New statement from the Turkish Armed Forces regarding the sword oath ceremony: The issue is not the text that was read, but the failure to comply with the order.

The swearing-in ceremony with swords at the graduation ceremony of the Army Academy has led to the disciplinary referral of 4 lieutenants with a request for their expulsion from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). While the repercussions of the incident continue, a noteworthy statement has come from the Turkish Armed Forces.

"THE ISSUE IS NOT THE READ TEXT"

In the statement regarding the lieutenants' sword oath, it was stated, "The relevant personnel have been referred to the High Disciplinary Board. The issue is not the text that was read, but the failure to comply with orders. They have opened the TSK to discussion and tarnished its reputation."

ERDOĞAN'S REACTION WAS SEVERE

In a statement regarding the issue, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Recently, some abusers emerged during the graduation ceremony and drew their swords. Who are you drawing these swords at? All necessary investigations are being conducted regarding this, and those few ignorant individuals there will also be cleaned up."

TWO MORE NAMES REFERRED TO DISCIPLINE

As part of the investigation initiated after the incident, Lieutenant Ebru Eroğlu and Lieutenant İzzet Talip Akarsu have been referred to discipline with a request for their expulsion. In a statement regarding the matter, CHP Deputy Chairman Yankı Bağcıoğlu announced that, in addition to Eroğlu and Akarsu, notifications have been made for the referral of Lieutenant Serhat Gündar and Lieutenant Deniz Demirtaş to the High Disciplinary Board for the purpose of "imposing a penalty of separation from the TSK."