Introduction

Abstract

A few of the variables of the postmodern framework that we have used are the definition of major mission and public attitudes towards the military. Defining the mission of the Turkish Armed Forces can broadly be compared to that of many other countries. In addition to preparing its forces for in-country counter-terrorism operations, gendarmerie missions and peacekeeping operations abroad, it also acts as a ‘finishing school’ for young Turkish males. This includes a wide range of areas such as literacy skills and sex education. As regards the public attitudes towards the military which offer another possible research area it may be said that the Turkish military is seen as a rite of passage for young men. This can be witnessed at any bus terminal when young soldiers are sent-away for service. The commotion created by this is unparalleled to any other social event in Turkey. These are only a few of the variables of the postmodern framework, but they show the abundance of research questions related to the Turkish Armed Forces. It is believed that the Turkish Armed Forces present a ripe and unique opportunity for military sociological research.

Citation

Kadir Varoğlu, A. (2005), "Introduction", Caforio, G. and Kümmel, G. (Ed.) Military Missions and their Implications Reconsidered: The Aftermath of September 11th (Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development, Vol. 2), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 553-555. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1572-8323(05)02033-3