Frequently Asked Questions About Officer Training Center (OTC) Cadet Candidacy

1

What are the phases of the training / education program implemented at the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy Officer Training Center (OTC)?

Admission, orientation training, basic training, commando and internal security training, internship, academic training, law enforcement practice training phases are given as two years of education / training.

2

What are the qualifications for civilian applicants applying to OTC?

- Being a citizen of the Republic of Turkey,
-To submit Kpss and Ales score,
- To carry the conditions specified in the Health Regulations,
- Not to be separated or removed from military schools and Gendarmerie and Coast Guard training institutions, except for the provisions of the Health Regulations,
- To obtain positive results from security investigation and archive research,

3

Where is the GCGA exactly and what are the transportation possibilities?

It is located on İncek Şehit Savcı Mehmet Kiraz Bulvarı (Çankaya-Ankara) and can be reached by minibuses from Ulus-İncek line and municipal buses departing from Kızılay Güvenpark.

4

How is the accommodation, food and clothing needs of the cadets enrolled in OTC met?

OTC cadets are accommodated in rooms for 6 people, catering and drinking, education and clothing needs are met by the GCGA Presidency.

5

Do OTC students receive salaries during training?

-The cadets of active duty officer candidates are paid the amount of allowance paid to military students in schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Defense.
-Cadets of contracted officer candidates are paid a pre-contract pension in accordance with the provisions of Law no. 4678.

6

What social facilities are available for OTC cadets in GCGA?

Within the GCGA Command campus, there are various sports facilities, indoor swimming pool, recreation / TV halls, library, restaurants and cafeterias and social facilities used by the personnel and various cadet clubs.

7

Is it possible for OTC cadets to go abroad during their educational activities?

Education / training activities carried out abroad, education / training systems, conferences, seminars, symposiums, panels, other educational activities and scientific meetings conducted in order to improve education / training activities are searched, followed and participation in those deemed appropriate. Participation activities to ERASMUS (+) program are carried out.

8

What kind of permission are the OTC cadets allowed to use during their training?

- Cadets are not allowed until they take an oath. During this period, the procedures and requirements for permission are carried out by the commander.
- Cadets are given national holiday, semester, weekly boarder, one-day, sick, overnight, weekend and compassionate leave.
- Cadets are not allowed at the end of the shift on weekdays.

9

What are the requirements for leaving the OTC during the education / training process?

Cadets leave with their own wishes by applying in writing, provided that they pay compensation within the scope of the expenses stated in the bill of loading.

10

Is there a possibility of transition from a contracted officer to an active officer?

Yes.

11

How can an contracted soldier become an officer or NCO?

Contracted soldiers are not subject to any special provisions. They have the same application requirements as civilian candidates.

12

Is it necessary to do military service in order to become an OTC cadet?

There is no requirement for military service.

13

Can married people apply to become OTC cadets?

Yes.

14

What are the exam stages of civilian applicants applying to OTC?

The OTC entrance exam is made in two stages: physical proficiency and interview exam.

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