Comments on: Army Stories Part 1: Serving in the Turkish Military http://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/ travel smarter. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:18:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-181161 Anil P. Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:39:51 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-181161 It's safe and there is the occasional free time throughout the day but not much. A lot of marching around, 3 meals, 5am-10pm most days. The closest thing I can compare it too is a camp.Hope that helps a bit but let me know if you have other questions. It’s safe and there is the occasional free time throughout the day but not much. A lot of marching around, 3 meals, 5am-10pm most days. The closest thing I can compare it too is a camp.

Hope that helps a bit but let me know if you have other questions.

]]> By: emrehttp://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-181150 emre Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:40:20 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-181150 Thanks is this service safe will there be some free time or is this service keep you going from mornign til night. I really have no idea of what is in for and nor did he. He has been out of Turkey for 15 years but was 40 this year so he had to go.any information you can help with owuld be appreiacted. thanks! Thanks is this service safe will there be some free time or is this service keep you going from mornign til night. I really have no idea of what is in for and nor did he. He has been out of Turkey for 15 years but was 40 this year so he had to go.

any information you can help with owuld be appreiacted.
thanks!

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-181147 Anil P. Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:49:16 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-181147 You'll have some phone access throughout the week and Internet very occasionally. You’ll have some phone access throughout the week and Internet very occasionally.

]]> By: emrehttp://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-181122 emre Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:17:11 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-181122 he has left but we haven't heard from him, don't know if there will be communcaition available? most of these 6000+ people are leaving businesses or professional jobs and it is difficult to go without the communcaiton of emails, text cell phones etc. what was were the opportunities for calling or emailing? Thanks he has left but we haven’t heard from him, don’t know if there will be communcaition available? most of these 6000+ people are leaving businesses or professional jobs and it is difficult to go without the communcaiton of emails, text cell phones etc. what was were the opportunities for calling or emailing?
Thanks

]]> By: Fadihttp://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-180676 Fadi Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:55:05 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-180676 Many Thanks Anil... wish me luck...dear emre, i am leaving to Turkey this Friday, i will be driving to Mersin from Syria, then at 12 AM on Saturday i will be taking the bus to Burdur "i have been told it is a 10 hours way" what about you, from where are you coming and what are your plans...take care and best regards Many Thanks Anil…
wish me luck…

dear emre,
i am leaving to Turkey this Friday, i will be driving to Mersin from Syria, then at 12 AM on Saturday i will be taking the bus to Burdur “i have been told it is a 10 hours way”
what about you, from where are you coming and what are your plans…

take care and best regards

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-180616 Anil P. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:26:22 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-180616 Hi Fadi, it's never a bother :)I'm not sure what time check in is until; though I recall arriving around 11am myself. It should be in your documentation but before noon is a good bet. There will be long lines as it is.Cutting your hair is a good idea - if it's longer though, they'll just cut it for you. You may save some style by doing it beforehand ;) In the evening you can use the bathroom, it's open. Though I would make sure to let your 'manga' (platoon) leader know as well.As for exercise, it's a lot of time on your feet and walking around. Not excessively strenuous for most. Also, there is some gun training toward the end.I lost weight, although I ate 2-3 plates at each meal :) Some gained, but those were the guys who paid for the food from the canteen; candy and junk food. As for admission, double check the documentation you need. There should be a clear check list - you won't need anything in addition to that as they should have your registration information when you arrive. Hi Fadi, it’s never a bother :)

I’m not sure what time check in is until; though I recall arriving around 11am myself. It should be in your documentation but before noon is a good bet. There will be long lines as it is.

Cutting your hair is a good idea – if it’s longer though, they’ll just cut it for you. You may save some style by doing it beforehand ;) In the evening you can use the bathroom, it’s open. Though I would make sure to let your ‘manga’ (platoon) leader know as well.

As for exercise, it’s a lot of time on your feet and walking around. Not excessively strenuous for most. Also, there is some gun training toward the end.

I lost weight, although I ate 2-3 plates at each meal :) Some gained, but those were the guys who paid for the food from the canteen; candy and junk food. As for admission, double check the documentation you need. There should be a clear check list – you won’t need anything in addition to that as they should have your registration information when you arrive.

]]> By: emrehttp://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-180545 emre Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:40:11 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-180545 hi fadi where do you live? i am leaving in 3 days for Burdur as well. hi fadi where do you live? i am leaving in 3 days for Burdur as well.

]]> By: emrehttp://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-180543 emre Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:29:31 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-180543 i to am leaving for turkish military in 3 days any last bit of advice, where are you located and when will you arrive? i to am leaving for turkish military in 3 days any last bit of advice, where are you located and when will you arrive?

]]> By: Fadihttp://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-180511 Fadi Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:25:46 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-180511 Hi Again Anil, as usual.. i am bothering you :-. 5 days to come and i wil become a soldier.... so excited and so anxcous also.. have few questions if u dont mind..- do you remember check in is until what time... i will arriave to burdur 1st of October at 11 AM. do you recommend i have something to eat and then go to the base or go directly to the base... - do i need to take a hair cut before entering the base or they will habdel it.. - i do also have some sugger in blood problem so i usually go to bathroom few time at night.. are we allowed to enter the bathroom during night or no, - what type of soprts and excersicies did you go through, jogining, body building.. - are we trained on wapons or only sports - did you gain weight or lose weight during your military service.. - aside from the documents provided by the embassy do we need any other documents for admission to the base thanks again for your assistance. Hi Again Anil,
as usual.. i am bothering you :-.
5 days to come and i wil become a soldier…. so excited and so anxcous also..
have few questions if u dont mind..

- do you remember check in is until what time… i will arriave to burdur 1st of October at 11 AM. do you recommend i have something to eat and then go to the base or go directly to the base…
- do i need to take a hair cut before entering the base or they will habdel it..
- i do also have some sugger in blood problem so i usually go to bathroom few time at night.. are we allowed to enter the bathroom during night or no,
- what type of soprts and excersicies did you go through, jogining, body building..
- are we trained on wapons or only sports
- did you gain weight or lose weight during your military service..
- aside from the documents provided by the embassy do we need any other documents for admission to the base
thanks again for your assistance.

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/comment-page-1/#comment-179523 Anil P. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:22:15 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/2007/01/12/army-stories-part-1-serving-in-the-turkish-military/#comment-179523 You're welcome :) You’re welcome :)

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