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Personnel Investigated for Not Wearing Atatürk’s Photograph on Collars
An investigation has been launched against personnel who did not wear Atatürk’s photograph on their collars at the commemoration ceremony held on the anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Atatürk on November 10 at the Infantry School Command. The investigation also includes personnel who reacted to this incident.
In a statement made by the Ministry regarding the investigation, it was mentioned that the Supreme Disciplinary Board is involved in the administrative investigation. The decision of ‘Separation from the Armed Forces’ has been made by the High Disciplinary Board of the Land Forces regarding the personnel in question, in accordance with the mandatory provisions of the Turkish Armed Forces Disciplinary Law and the Turkish Armed Forces High Disciplinary Boards Regulation and other relevant legislation.
Furthermore, it was stated that other processes will be processed according to the documents and information obtained from the judicial process regarding the incident. The Turkish Armed Forces prioritize the preservation of established discipline, and any person, event, or situation that contradicts discipline and disrupts the military hierarchy will not be tolerated in the slightest.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance and reverence for the values and traditions of the Turkish Armed Forces. It is expected that all personnel will uphold these values and demonstrate the utmost respect during ceremonial events.
