Personnel are chosen from within the Gendarmerie based on . The selection process is rigorous and includes:
Dedicated search and rescue units formed in 2001. Jandarma Komando Ozel Asayis Komutanligi Joak
Underwater search and rescue teams.
Includes specialized Sniper and EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) units. Selection and Training Personnel are chosen from within the Gendarmerie based on
Specialized response for disasters like earthquakes, floods, and avalanches, as well as underwater and mountain rescue. Jandarma Komando Ozel Asayis Komutanligi Joak
Managing severe civil disturbances and riot control.