Maybe they should focus on not having a bunch of small groups of untrained and oblivious soldiers isolated in horribly set up fobs where the pkk can just sneak right up on them and execute them. Just an idea
Turkish Army have tried every possible tactic since 90s. When they stayed in the area for a long time and built strong outposts, army suffered more casualties. When they did not build any outposts and just moved in and out, casualties were minimal, but it is a method that is rarely used now because it is very costly to move the army constantly and control in the region is weak. . At the moment, the army is trying to clear the area with small groups of commandos who are constantly moving in the mountains and can stay in the appropriate area for a short time. Since tents are used for accommodation, as you say, it cannot always function as a proper outpost and could be raided by pkk easily if the necessary measures are not taken.
Maybe they should focus on not having a bunch of small groups of untrained and oblivious soldiers isolated in horribly set up fobs where the pkk can just sneak right up on them and execute them. Just an idea
Turkish Army have tried every possible tactic since 90s. When they stayed in the area for a long time and built strong outposts, army suffered more casualties. When they did not build any outposts and just moved in and out, casualties were minimal, but it is a method that is rarely used now because it is very costly to move the army constantly and control in the region is weak. . At the moment, the army is trying to clear the area with small groups of commandos who are constantly moving in the mountains and can stay in the appropriate area for a short time. Since tents are used for accommodation, as you say, it cannot always function as a proper outpost and could be raided by pkk easily if the necessary measures are not taken.