Kemal Yamak

Kemal Yamak (1924, Merzifon - 26 July 2009 ) was Commander of the Turkish Army (1987-1989). He was previously head of the Special Warfare Department (1971 - 1974 ).

At the request of Yamak, General Semih Sancar, then the Chief of General Staff, asked Bülent Ecevit for a slush fund of 1 million dollars to support the Counter-Guerrilla programme. It was at that point Ecevit learned of its existence, and demanded a briefing.

In 2006 he published a book defending the role of the Special Warfare Department, and rejecting many allegations about its links with the deep state.

Books

 * Gölgede kalan izler ve gölgeleşen bizler, Doğan Kitap, 2006