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Aytaç Yalman
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| General Commander of the Gendarmerie of Turkey | |
| In office 24 August 2000 – 27 August 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Rasim Betir |
| Succeeded by | Şener Eruygur |
| Commander of the Turkish Army | |
| In office 27 August 2002 – 29 August 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Hilmi Özkök |
| Succeeded by | Yaşar Büyükanıt |
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| Born | 29 July 1940 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Died | 15 March 2020 (aged 79) Üsküdar, Turkey |
| Cause of death | COVID-19 |
| Spouse | Belma Yalman |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch/service | Turkish Army |
| Years of service | 1961–2004 |
| Rank | General  |
| Unit | Artillery |
Aytaç Yalman (born July 29, 1940 – died March 15, 2020) was an important Turkish general. He served his country for many years in the military.
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About Aytaç Yalman
Aytaç Yalman was a high-ranking officer in the Turkish Army. He held two very important jobs. From 2000 to 2002, he was the General Commander of the Gendarmerie of Turkey. This is like being in charge of a national police force that also has military duties.
Later, from 2002 to 2004, he became the Commander of the Turkish Army. This meant he was the top leader of all the ground forces in Turkey.
Early Military Career
Yalman started his career in an Artillery unit. Artillery units use large cannons and missiles. He worked with different types of weapons, including big howitzers and ballistic missiles. He learned how to aim and fire these powerful tools.
He served in various places, including the Aegean Army and the Turkish military forces in Northern Cyprus. These experiences helped him gain a lot of knowledge. He also commanded an Infantry Division, which is a large group of soldiers.
Key Roles and Retirement
In 1998, Aytaç Yalman became a General. He was put in charge of the Second Army. This is a very big responsibility. In the same year, he helped represent Turkey in the Adana Agreement. This agreement was about how Turkey and Syria would work together.
After leading the Gendarmerie, he became the Commander of the Turkish Land Forces in 2002. He retired in 2004. He had reached the age limit for military service.
Preventing a Difficult Situation
In 2012, Yalman spoke about something important. He talked about his role in 2003. He helped prevent a difficult situation that could have affected the country. This showed his dedication to keeping Turkey safe and stable.
Other Contributions
Aytaç Yalman also had an interest in the arts. In 2008, he wrote the words for a special musical piece. It was called "Şehitler Oratoryosu," which means "Oratorio for the Martyred."
His Passing
Aytaç Yalman passed away on March 15, 2020. He was 79 years old. He died from problems caused by COVID-19. He had been in Iran a few weeks before, where the disease was spreading.
See also
In Spanish: Aytaç Yalman para niños
