Boran-8 International Sniper Competition begins in Foça

The Boran-8 International Sniper Competition, organized by the Turkish Gendarmerie General Command, commenced its Special Observers Day in Foça, İzmir. The event, held at the Retired Gendarmerie Colonel Mehmet Remzi Kızılsu Shooting Range, features 36 teams from 19 friendly and allied nations.

In addition to international participants, 12 domestic teams from various Turkish branches—including the Land Forces, Naval Forces, Special Forces Command, Coast Guard, and General Directorate of Security—are competing. The event involves a large-scale operation with 742 personnel, including 5 judges, 25 local observers, and 26 foreign observers.

The program included demonstration shoots on challenging courses and aerial displays. Snipers from the Gendarmerie Commando Special Operations Command (JÖAK) performed precision shots from ‘Çelik Kanatlar’ helicopters. High-ranking military officials, including Lieutenant General Uğur Ertekin and Lieutenant General Zorlu Topaloğlu, attended the demonstrations.