Oh I dont think they are too worried about any shenanigans from the Greeks, they have enough on their plate as it is.

I understand. I don't mean anything related to UN but strictly NATO's own "attack against one, is attack against all" principle. If Turkey request NATO assistance can Western nations deny it without undermining whole idea of NATO? In other hand if USA and Co. agree then its "big evil America (and Western infidels) messing with others business" again.

EDIT: To clarify: I'm not thinking from military perspective but from PR one. What it looks like?

True, I dont know, The impression I get of the U.S and UK is that with the exception of a few war mongering hard liners, they really, really dont want to get involved in Syria. (Cant say I blame them) If they do, I expect it will be with a great degree of reluctance, its especially complicated with the likes of Russia pushing the other way.

Turkey is a member of NATO no theory to it they have been a member for some time.Turkey has been part of NATO since 1952.

Not sure why you have doubt about their standing. They are in on the missile defense shield.

In a situation like this I'd wager that the US/UK would put forward the theory that Turkey shot first, thus nullifying the NATO agreement. Alternatively, they will provide covert support to Turkey on the agreement that it will not call for public support from NATO.

I don't have doubt whether Turkey is member or not but whether NATO members will respect request for military assistance in remotely possible case that Turkey request it.

According to the news a few moments ago Turkey have not gone down the Article 5 route but down that of Article 4 which only invokes consultation between NATO members.

According to CNN NATO said that they would if asked.

Only thing is if Turkey does go in how will Iran react to it?

Greece won`t touch Turkey and vice versa, both are NATO members and if they do something, they`ll have hell to pay. Also, Greece can`t fund enough troops to do anything any way.

I'd think it would be kind of hard to claim that Turkey shot first when they're replying to a mortar attack that killed civilians.

Turkey does not need the UK or US help. They are actually quite competent military wise.

They just need to be left alone while they handle their business.:03:

Iranian and Russian "advisors" reported in Syria, a supposed sighting of an IRIAF F-5 and now the Turks fire shots across the border.

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Turkey has a decent military but at the same time I have seen it in action while on TDY to Incirlik AB they have interesting methods.

In my experience with Turkish troops some are pretty good but some are pretty meh and seem to lack any military bearing at all. Not sure how strong their discipline is to be honest it depends on what they are fighting for and if they are for it or not.I heard in Korea that they liked to go out at night and infiltrate enemy lines and cut off communist heads but they wanted to that I am betting because communists are atheists and therefore infidels so they can be nasty if you inspire them.

They also fire warning shots at the ground between your legs as a rule rather than into the air sometimes they "miss" and that is against just some derp Turk getting too close to the base.

Yea I bet they were real nasty about defending Incirlik as that is where we stationed all the "special weapons" designated for their air force's use.

Just put them on a plane, and tell them they are invading Cyprus.

Motivation problem solved. ;)