also fought against Turkish authority and took part in an attack in which a turkish prosecutor and several Turkish soldiers were killed in 1975. The applications made by those who want to be appointed as Security Village Guard are examined by the governorships or district governorships in accordance with the Temporary Village Guards Regulation and Directive, those who are deemed appropriate to be appointed as Security Village Guard are assigned to the villages or settlements they reside with the approval of the Provincial Governor. Voluntary Security Guards (GGK) can be given priority to one of the children of the Security Guards, who are martyred or disabled to work in the fight against terrorism, those who died of death and who left their duties after completing their service term, or one of their siblings if they do not have children. The newly recruited Security Village Guards receive two-week basic training at the beginning, and at least two-day in-service training every six months. Requirements Be a citizen of Turkey. Being literate in Turkish. Having completed military service, not less than 22 years old and not over 60 years old. Not to be deprived of public rights. Not being convicted of a crime. Not being involved in destructive, divisive and reactionary activities being well-mannered and not fighting with everyone. Not having moodiness like drunkenness. To be residing in the village where he / she will work. To certify with a medical report that there is no physical or mental illness or bodily injury that prevents him from performing his duty. Security Guards must attend training programs. Salary The village guards receive an attractive salary. In 2003, they earned a monthly salary of about 290$ when the average income was 100$. At times they received a monthly pay of around $230 US Dollars while at the same time the annual salary was $400. In 2019 the Security Guards were getting a monthly salary of 2020 TL. In 2020, the monthly salary of the Security Guards, together with the compensation, was 2243 TL. See also Hamidiye (cavalry) References External links Militia in Turkey Non-military counterinsurgency organizations Indigenous counterinsurgency forces Paramilitary organizations based in Turkey Government paramilitary forces Law enforcement agencies of Turkey