Underwater_Search_and_Rescue_Group_Command_(Turkey)

Underwater Search and Rescue Group Command (Turkey)

Underwater Search and Rescue Group Command (Turkey)

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The Underwater Search and Rescue Group Command is affiliated with the Turkish Naval Forces. Its duties are to carry out underwater training of the Naval Forces Command and other units, to train 1st class divers and underwater defense personnel, and to participate in search and rescue activities at times of war and peace.[1] In 2017, the TCG Alemdar[2] was put into service and the capabilities of the unit were upgraded.

TCG Alemdar (A582)

Search and rescue activities can be carried out up to a depth of 600 meters.[3]

With the Atmospheric Diving System, divers, who can go as far down as 365 meters, can provide life packages and air support to submarines.[4][5]

Affiliated Troops

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Kurtarma Sualtı Komutanlığı birliklerinin üç noktada arama ve kurtarma çalışmaları". Archived from the original on 18 January 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
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    "Türk Deniz Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı". Archived from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
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    "Türk Deniz Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı". Archived from the original on 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
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    "Anadolu Ajansı". Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
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    @tcsavunma (16 January 2020). "Sualtı arama/kurtarma ve onarım imkânları..." (Tweet) (in Turkish). Retrieved 7 April 2023 – via Twitter.
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