REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TURKISH NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY ARMY NCO VOCATIONAL HE SCHOOL

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1 REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TURKISH NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY ARMY NCO VOCATIONAL HE SCHOOL 1

2 Victory is for those who can say Victory is mine. Success is for those who can begin saying I will succeed and say I have succeeded in the end.

3 Rector s Message...3 Organization, Mission, and Vision...5 History...7 Military Training...9 Academic Education Departments Life in the School Graduate Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions

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5 Rector s Message Dear Students, Gathering military training and education in Turkey under a single roof, Turkish National Defense University took the necessary steps promptly and covered a lot of ground in order to meet the need for qualified officers and non-commissioned officers of the Turkish Armed Forces, although it was founded almost a year ago. On the one hand, Turkish National Defense University protects military training requirements and military tradition; on the other hand, it continues undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education/training suited for the necessities of the time with modern methods. Our military schools have recovered fast through the regulations made in a short time after July 15 coup attempt and taken the steps without a delay in order to reach an advanced level in all fields. We invite the young, who are the future of our country, to join us as officers and non-commissioned officers of the Turkish Armed Forces, which has a history full of glorious victories and which is one of the most powerful armies in the world. We are looking forward to seeing you in Turkish National Defense University to be the commander of the future. Prof. Erhan AFYONCU Rector 3

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7 Organization Turkish National Defense University was founded by the Decree Law numbered 669 and dated 25 July 2016, with the title of Taking the Necessary Measures under the State of Emergency and Establishing the National Defense University and Making Amendments in Certain Laws. The Organization of the university was established by the Decree of the Council of Ministers numbered 2016/9522 and dated 14 November 2016, published in Official Gazette dated 25 November Staff Organization of Rectorate was established by the approval of the Ministry of National Defense dated 03 February Rectorate of the University became operational on 09 January 2017 in the campus located in Yenilevent/İSTANBUL. Three War Academies, four Service War Colleges, six Institutes and four Non-Commissioned Officer Higher Education Schools carry out activities under the roof of Turkish National Defense University. Mission To educate and train qualified work force which is loyal to its country, nation, and state, adopt the Principles of Atatürk and has national values, democracy culture, and historical consciousness. To provide doctrinal solutions for military operational environment and development of military culture. Vizyon To be a reference university and a leader institution, making a difference in military education and research particularly in the fields of defense, security, and strategy through its quality and innovative background. 5

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9 Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School History History In order to provide NCO training with modern methods, Küçük Zabit İptidaî Mektepleri (NCO Primary Schools) were opened at the level of primary school in seven military regions (İstanbul, Konya, Thessalonica, Erzincan, Aleppo, Bagdad, and Yemen) of Ottoman Empire by a regulation issued in Being the mid-level managers and technicians within the military structure of Ottoman Empire, the NCO requirement was met by commissioning the warrant officers, who had performed the same duty continuously and therefore, had wide knowledge and skill as regular NCOs. Some of the earliest established schools were closed due to the wars and territorial losses. Turkish Education System was re-organized by Tevhid-i Tedrisat Kanunu (Law on Unification of Education) enacted on 3 March 1924 and within the framework of this law, a number of Non-Commissioned Officer Schools were opened at various times. All of the NCOs High Schools, which had been opened after 1950, were closed down in 1963, with the exception of the one in KONYA. By the regulation issued in 1966, NCO High School in Konya was moved to ÇANKIRI and named as Çankırı NCO High School. Afterwards, Technical NCO High School was founded in BALIKESIR in By the transfer of NCO Electronics High School in ANKARA in 1988 and NCO High School in ÇANKIRI in 1997 to BALIKESIR, Multi Curriculum NCO High School was founded. The School was raised the level of Vocational Higher Education School in The School was re-organized under the Turkish National Defense University in

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11 Military Training Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Training In order to improve the sense of military of the new students in the school and to increase the familiarity to the basic military terminology and the practices, Induction Training is conducted. This training is carried out for two-to-eight weeks between August and September. For the purpose of corroborating the basic military knowledge and skills of the students within the academic year, the military subjects are exercised in practice. The training conducted for the purpose of developing the military exercise and commanding skills are performed in Kartal/Menteş İZMİR at the end of first and second years of the academic year. Combat swimming, infiltration, passing obstacle course trainings, combat training, counter-terrorism training, mechanic marksmanship and shooting training, survival training, mountaineering training, and night training are provided to students in these end-of-the-year applied trainings within the scope of the endurance exercises. 9

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13 Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Education Academic Education Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School aims to educate and train NCOs who obey to Atatürk s Principles and Reforms; have patriotism, sense of responsibility, and military values; acquire the ability of quick thinking and decision making; obtain knowledge of history and historical consciousness; follow the scientific and technological developments in their military services/ branches and implement changes; acquire knowledge foreign language at the level that they may follow the publications and up-to-date information related to their vocation and services while using Turkish properly; have strong written and verbal communication skills and developed eloquence. For these purposes, the students are trained in nine academic programs. Some of the opportunities provided for the students are the library which is ever-growing, many sport facilities established to increase the physical competence, and language laboratory to improve to language aptitude. 11

14 Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Departments Business Administration The Department aims to train the students to become NCOs who can implement the concepts and the approaches regarding the modern administration systems and who take charge in human resources management. Electrics The Department provides education for establishing electric wiring and electrical machines and for operating these machines smoothly by carrying out the maintenance and repairs. Electronics Communication Technology The Department provides the students education for operation principles of electronic circuit and measuring instruments, hardware and software dimension of micro electronics systems; maintenance, repair and for operating of communication systems. Aircraft Technology The Department aims to provide education for parts and components of aircrafts which are available in the inventory of Air Force Command and for carrying out the basic maintenance and repairs of these aircrafts. 12

15 Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Departments Automotive Technology The Department aims to train the students to acquire knowledge of operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-engine vehicles. Mechatronics The Department provides education and knowledge for mechanics, electrics, electronics and computer programs, and also for operation and maintenance of these programs by interdisciplinary approach. Computer Technology The Department aims to educate the students to become NCO having the knowledge and ability for programming, managing databases; maintenance and operation of computer and network systems by using the latest information system devices and equipment. Construction and Installation Technologies The Department provides education for the cost calculation of building and facility projects; and also of maintenance, repairs and operations by using construction materials and techniques. Construction Technology In construction technology program, education concerning the repair, maintenance and operating and calculation of the cost of the building and facility projects by using construction materials and techniques. 13

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17 Physical Education and Sports In order to improve the psychomotor skills (coordination, rhythm, balance, speed, endurance, strength, flexibility, etc.) of the students and provide them with adoption of the sport as a life style, sport activities and team sports in Olympics branches are conducted during the academic education and practical trainings. In Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School, the sport teams are formed in the branches of athletics, shooting, military pentathlon, crossing, and orienteering. Taking part in Turkish Land Forces Command Competitions, NCO Vocational HE Schools Competitions and inter-club competitions, these teams have chance to represent their Schools. Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Life in the School Social Activities As well as the opportunities provided for personal development of the students, the activities such as poetry recitations, plays, concerts, and oratorios are organized with the participation of the students of Army NCO Vocational HE School, where the importance of social activities is recognized. There are places where the students let off steam in their off-days, such as pool, console games room, chess and similar table games hall in the campus and the students benefit from these effectively. In the school where the scientific and artistic activities are comprehensive, conferences are held in the fields such as science, health, sports, and literature and these activities are also carried out with the active participation of the students. Historical visits to the sites, where the foundation of the Republic lays and Turkish War of Independence was fought, instill historical consciousness and sense of responsibility in the students by helping them to feel the conditions and spirit of those times. For the purpose of improving the eloquence of the students, presentation tasks are given in the first year and these presentations are broadcasted by five-channel NCO CCTV system. 15

18 Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Graduate Opportunities Social Opportunities After the two-year education, the students are awarded Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Diploma and graduate as staff sergeant. With the proper pride of being graduated from one of the most distinguished HE Schools of Republic of Turkey, the graduates are assigned as NCOs after the graduation ceremony held in August every year with the participation of the families of students coming from all over the country. As well as being a privileged personnel of the crucial institution for Turkish nation, NCOs and their dependants benefit from common social opportunities, which all Turkish Armed Forces personnel utilize, such as lodgments, summer and winter holiday camps, NCOs clubs, and OYAK (Turkish Armed Forces Assistance and Pension Fund). National and Foreign Postgraduate Education Öğrenciler, Kara Astsubay Meslek Yüksek Okulundan çağın gereksinimlerine uygun bilgi ve becerileri kazanarak mezun olmaktadırlar. Ön lisans diploması ile mezun olan öğrencilerin lisans tamamlama olanakları bulunmaktadır.böylece dört yıllık fakülte mezunu olan astsubaylar, yıllık olarak belirlenen kontenjanlar dâhilinde, muvazzaf subaylığa geçiş sınavlarına girebilmektedir. Mezun olan öğrencilere, Astsubay Diploması, Ön Lisans Diploması ve yurt dışında (AB ülkelerinde) geçerliliği olan Diploma Eki verilmektedir. Yabancı dil eğitimi, görev başı eğitimi, yurt içi-yurt dışı kurslar, komando ihtisas kursu, özel kuvvetler bünyesine katılma, astsubaylıktan subaylığa geçiş imkânları bulunmaktadır. Foreign Missions Non-commissioned officers graduated from our school may take permanent and temporary duties in Turkish/NATO units located all around the world. 16

19 Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Frequently Asked Questions Question:In what ways are the applications made for Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Vocational Higher Education (HE) Schools of the Turkish National Defense University as International Student? Can I make individual application? Answer: Individual application is not allowed for NCO Vocational HE Schools of the Turkish National Defense University. If there is a Military Training Cooperation Agreement between Turkey and the country wishing to send International Students, Military Attachés of the Republic of Turkey in the mentioned country conduct a selection process among the candidates determined by the sending country within the scope of the agreement. Question:Do International Students pay fees for training and education in the NCO Vocational HE Schools? Are health expenses covered by Turkey? Do the International Students receive an allowance? Answer: The issues such as training and education fees, health expenses, and allowances are determined in the Military Training Cooperation Agreement signed between Turkey and the sending country and the procedures are carried out as set out in the agreement. Question:What is the language of education in NCO Vocational HE Schools? Answer: The language of education in NCO Vocational HE Schools is Turkish. If the International Students already have proficiency in Turkish, they can start training and education immediately. Question: I do not know Turkish at all / I do not have proficiency in Turkish for the training and education in NCO Vocational HE Schools. Can I still apply? Answer: Yes, you can. NCO Vocational HE Schools provide Turkish Preparatory Class for one year to those who do not know Turkish at all or who do have proficiency in Turkish. You can continue your education in NCO Vocational HE School after successfully completing the Turkish Preparatory Class. Question: There are various academic departments (engineering, management, etc.) in NCO Vocational HE Schools. What is the procedure for the selections of departments? Answer: International Students select their academic departments in accordance with their own choices, the sending countries preferences, students qualifications, and quotasset in the NCO Vocational HE Schools. 17

20 Turkish Army NCO Vocational HE School Frequently Asked Questions Question:Are the diplomas and other documents, which the International Students receive after graduation, internationally recognized? Answer:NCO Vocational HE Schools are deep-rooted and elite vocational higher education schools and the Turkish National Defense University is a reputable university in Turkey. The diplomas and other documents received from these Schools are internationally recognized. Question:Is there any difference for the success criteria for the courses and other training between the International Students and Turkish Students in the NCO Vocational HE Schools? Answer:There is no difference in the success criteriafor academic and military evaluation betweenthe International Students and Turkish Students. Question:How long is the period of study in NCO Vocational HE Schools? Answer: The period of study is two years in NCO Vocational HE Schools. Question: Do International Students also have to wear uniform as Turkish Students? Answer: Yes, they have to. International Students wear the same uniform as Turkish Students. However, they wear flags of their countries on the sleeves. Question:Do International Students havefree time in weekends and public holidays just as the Turkish Students? Answer: Yes, they can. The International Students take leave for weekends and public holidays. Moreover, they celebrate their own national holidays in the NCO Vocational HE Schools. Question: How can I get detailed information about NCO Vocational HE Schools of the Turkish National Defense University and the procedures of application for International Students? Answer: You can get detailed information about NCO Vocational HE Schoolsby visiting the web site of the Turkish National Defense University ( In order to get information on the procedures for application, you can apply to Turkish Embassy and Turkish Military Attaché Office in your country. 18

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