Special Warfare Department
| Special Warfare Department | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1952–1992 |
| Country | Turkey |
| Branch | Turkish Army |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Special operations |
| Engagements | Cypriot intercommunal violence Turkish invasion of Cyprus |
The Special Warfare Department (SWD, Turkish: Özel Harp Dairesi (ÖHD)) was the special forces unit of the Turkish Army. Founded in 1952, it was formed out of the Army's Tactical Mobilisation Group (Turkish: Seferberlik Taktik Kurulu, STK). It was disbanded in 1992, with responsibility for special operations then taken over by the new Special Forces Command.
Former members include Korkut Eken.