A/HRC/37/50/Add.2 Social and Cultural: to create a new model of human being called “men of the Service” characteristics of which are given in the discourses of GÜLEN; to form a new society comprised of this new human model, a monotype personality; to define social and cultural relationships in terms of new human-society, and therefore to administer social power. Hence, FETÖ’s general ideology is “ to seize all constitutional institutions of “Republic of Turkey (executive, legislative and judicial powers) and to administer economic, social and political power by an elite class having oligarchic (aristocratic) features by redesigning State, society and individuals within the direction of ideology of FETÖ after this process is completed”. 3. THE STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION FETÖ has a two-tiered organizational model and a strict hierarchy. The first layer is the legal and visible side. On appearance, GÜLEN leads a civil movement called “Hizmet “(Service). They run a variety of associations in media, education, humanitarian work, printing and banking sector, business associations etc. Under the guise of legitimate social service efforts, the organization gained access to vast financial resources, human capital, political and social influence. Yet, the organization has also a dark underbelly, operating in secrecy in a very strict hierarchical manner. This layer is run by a caste system created by GÜLEN. GÜLEN has an obsession with “seven levels of heaven” and divided his members into seven categories. It is a strict, hierarchical caste system where promotion to upper levels is possible, yet advancing above the fourth level is conditional upon the verdict by the Leader. First Level; Commons: This level consists of those who provide practical and financial support, assuming that they are helping a religious charity movement. Most of them are not included in the Organization’s hierarchic structure. They are common people who serve the Organization but generally unaware of its illegal activities. Those in this level are lured to the Organization because they believe in the good deeds of Islamic charity. Second Level; Loyals: This is a loyal group working at the schools, private teaching institutions, dormitories, banks, newspapers and foundations of FET��, or those members working at state institutions. The members in this level regularly participate in the meetings, pay subscription fees, and know a little bit about the ideology of the Organization. In order to be included in this level, one should be a member of the Organization. Third Level; Ideological Organization Level: The members in this level are involved in unofficial activities. They are the ones who have adopted the Organization’s ideology and are devoted to the Organization on the highest degree. They spread the ideas of the Organization in their circle. Fourth Level; Inspection and Controlling Level: The members in this level supervise the whole service (legal and illegal). Those who rank the highest in respect of devotion and loyalty can advance to this category. They are selected and included in the Organization from childhood. Those who join the Organization later on generally cannot be assigned to positions at this level. Fifth Level; Organizing and Executing Level: This level requires top secrecy. The members in this level hardly ever know each other. They are the ones assigned by GÜLEN to organize and execute the structure within the state. 22

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