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Turkish Military Academy (Kara Harp Okulu)

By Ömerovski
  • Foundation

    Foundation

    Established in Istanbul by Sultan Mahmud II as “Mekteb-i Harbiye” to train officers for the Ottoman Army.
  • Start of Modernization Period

    Start of Modernization Period

    With the Second Constitutional Era, the academy modernized its curriculum to follow European standards.
  • Republic of Turkey Founded

    Republic of Turkey Founded

    The academy became the main institution for training officers of the newly formed Turkish Land Forces.
  • Relocation to Ankara

    Relocation to Ankara

    Moved from Istanbul to Ankara, the new capital of the Republic.
  • International Cadets Admitted

    International Cadets Admitted

    Started accepting cadets from allied and friendly countries.
  • Structural Reorganization

    Structural Reorganization

    The academy became part of the newly established National Defence University as part of a broader restructuring in military education.
  • Present Day

    Present Day

    The Turkish Military Academy continues to educate future commanders with modern training and leadership programs.