Coast Guard Command (Turkey)
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The Coast Guard Command (Turkish: Sahil Güvenlik Komutanlığı) is the coast guard service of Turkey. The Turkish Coast Guard is under the command of the Ministry of the Interior. However, during wartime some of its elements can be subordinated to Turkish Naval Forces by the President.
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Coast Guard Command Sahil Güvenlik Komutanlığı | |
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Formed | July 9, 1982[1] |
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Employees | 10,000 active personnel[2] |
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Operations jurisdiction | Turkey |
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Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Ankara |
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Agency executive |
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Parent agency | Ministry of the Interior |
Website | |
en.sg.gov.tr |
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The Turkish Coast Guard is organized into four area commands: the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea.