Turkish Armed Forces seeking 'physically perfect' musicians

ISTANBUL - Vatan

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The Turkish Armed Forces is looking to hire "physically perfect" female cellists and violinists, daily Vatan has reported.
 
The applicants are expected to be younger than the age of 25, with a minimum height of 1.60 cm and a minimum weight of 48 kilos.
 
The applicants have to have "proper body structures" and be "firm and physically perfect,” the Armed Forces said.
 
The applicants who make it through the written exam will then be tested for physical capabilities. The final stage of the process will be interviews conducted with each applicant.
 
The candidates who make it through are expected to begin their new careers on Aug. 30.