Alright, so let’s dive into this military training thing. So, the Turkish Armed Forces, Gendarmerie General Command, Coastal Safety Command, and officers and non-commissioned officers from friendly and allied countries volunteer for a 52-week AKIP training. Sounds intense, right? Well, these trainees go through specialized programs in various fields like cartography, vertical wind tunnel, summer and winter mountaineering, water surface rescue, rescue swimming, mechanical marksmanship, commando basic course, small unit operations, resistance to capture, and survival. They basically become the lifeline of the Turkish army in various tough situations.
In this AKIP training, soldiers receive NATO-standard education in areas like combat environment survival, assisting civilians in natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and fires. The training is conducted by the Personnel Rescue Training Command under the 2nd Main Jet Base Command in Izmir. The military parachute phase of the 8-week military parachute basic training is carried out at the Akhisar Airfield Command in Manisa. The program includes both theoretical and practical training, with trainees jumping from 10,000 feet altitude and controlling their parachutes at 4,500 feet with an altimeter. They even learn to jump from high altitudes at night with night vision goggles and oxygen systems, ready to infiltrate a target area with weapons and equipment.
Binbaşı Emre Ercan shared some insights into the training process, highlighting the comprehensive physical and psychological aspects covered. The training aims to prepare personnel for the toughest missions, ensuring they can rescue individuals in distress in any natural or combat scenario. Trainees face a challenging journey but emerge ready to tackle even the most demanding tasks in different continents. The military parachute training in Akhisar is considered one of the best globally, equipping participants to carry out infiltration operations with precision. So, yeah, sweating it out in training ensures you won’t shed blood in battle.
