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2021-10-01 The Grand Turk

Top generals step down in ominous sign for Turkish military in Syria

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Posted by Frank G 2021-10-01 10:09|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top
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#1 Why don’t the bite-heads do that in the USA, step down that is.

Posted by Boss Sailor 2021-10-01 14:02|| 2021-10-01 14:02|| Front Page Top

#2 Overstaffing at the rank of colonel has long been an issue for the Defense Ministry, but the measures taken have resulted in highly unfair procedures. The service term of military officers was limited to 28 years in 2016 and a promotion to general now requires a decision by the Supreme Military Council, regardless of age and length of service. Those who are not promoted could be sent into retirement as early as their 40s and despite their involuntary retirements, would have to wait until the age of 50 to receive pensions. Hundreds of colonels have reportedly been affected by the policy, left without financial means and social security until the age of 50 after at least 20 years of military service. Their numbers will grow each year unless this unfair procedure is rectified.

While they could drive cabs in the EU on the sly, this does create coup risk for Erdogan. The fact that he did not sentence the coup plotters to death Mina suggests he is cognizant of the fact that killing them would have meant an assassination to kick off the next coup.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2021-10-01 14:15|| 2021-10-01 14:15|| Front Page Top

#3 This is called "I know what the next dance is, musical chairs. I'll sit down now."
They forsee a coming debacle.

Posted by ed in texas 2021-10-01 19:54|| 2021-10-01 19:54|| Front Page Top

#4 Won't happen here.

Posted by Skidmark 2021-10-01 21:51|| 2021-10-01 21:51|| Front Page Top

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