★The Turkish Armed Forces consists of the Land Forces, the Naval Forces and the Air Force. ★It was founded in May the 3rd, 1920 ★The Turkish Armed Forces collectively rank as the second largest standing military force in NATO, after the U.S. Armed Forces. ★The military age is 21 ★The conscription is 6 to 12 months depending on the education level ★The Turkish military has had a role in the following: