EVarn:
Training units upon units of special forces combatants simply to protect air assets?,where are the air assets that needs such level of protection; a couple of push-to-start alpha jets, two rusty F7s and an unknown number of unspecified drones?.

I commend the CAS for his efficiency and transformational strides in recent years,there is no denying that he is the best service chief we have had throughout this BH insurgency. What worries me is how sustainable some of these policies are. A large NAF infantry will require huge resources yearly.

LTGEN:

This is my final take and understand there are somethings I have left out due to classified reasons.
As we Speak there are female Soldiers in infantry.They are not there to do their makeup.
During the first War at Baga.There were female NA casualties.This too me is the strongest reasons for the CONTINUED recruiting of female Soldiers.
A Female NA who was killed in the NE was 25 years old.
She didn't ask for any favors.
Instead when asked , She said if I die , I die.
The other myth.She was educated to the degree level so she wasn't job hunting.
As for SFs let me address this once and for all.
They are needed.
The enemy has employed countless numbers of females not just to act as bomb couriers but to do other dastardly deeds.
Nigeria is behind in this war in recruiting females in this war for SFs Ops
In the Civil War they were ahead.
They literally have catching up to do.

QuietMynd:

Thank God say we dont have people like them during the civil war. Even if we have, thank God say they no plenty.
He dey fear like.
Someone should tell him that nigeria have fought more deadlier war than this and it doesn't end the country.

doziex:

Sorry partner, a kingdom divided against itself can not stand.

The political class have been totally disinterested in the specifics of what it requires to fight this war.
The generals and commanders are only interested in diverting the already inadequate funding for men and material.
Even the governors that are serious about governance and security, are being strangled by the ridiculous unitary constitution of ours.

Inefficiency abounds through out our operations.

For instance, the CJTF could effectively protect the populous in the north east with some ex police bolt action rifles and embedded special forces/pmcs. This allows the army to stay on the hunt, which is how one should tackle counterinsurgency. Instead , they keep drafting policemen from other states, who know nothing about the terrain or the local folks.

You think getting professional advice on how to win this war is cowardice? When Nigerian troops are afraid to patrol their own territory without the Cameroonian forces and their MRAPs.
When we need Chadian troops to spearhead our assaults and maneuvers.

It's too late to be too proud to beg.

doziex:

Sorry partner, a kingdom divided against itself can not stand.

The political class have been totally disinterested in the specifics of what it requires to fight this war.
The generals and commanders are only interested in diverting the already inadequate funding for men and material.
Even the governors that are serious about governance and security, are being strangled by the ridiculous unitary constitution of ours.

Inefficiency abounds through out our operations.

For instance, the CJTF could effectively protect the populous in the north east with some ex police bolt action rifles and embedded special forces/pmcs. This allows the army to stay on the hunt, which is how one should tackle counterinsurgency. Instead , they keep drafting policemen from other states, who know nothing about the terrain or the local folks.

You think getting professional advice on how to win this war is cowardice? When Nigerian troops are afraid to patrol their own territory without the Cameroonian forces and their MRAPs.
When we need Chadian troops to spearhead our assaults and maneuvers.

It's too late to be too proud to beg.

EVarn:
For one,I disagree with the notion that the government should further arm the CJTF and other vigilante groups, no serious government goes about arming militias within its territory,it could end up causing future problems. Instead,they should be assimilated into the existing security structure.

LTGEN:
The NA for its missteps should be rightly criticized.
However We should be careful about aiding and helping BH.
The NA that you are claiming wont engaged BH was busy yesterday destroyed a BH team in Gwoza.
Everyone is entitled to their views.The reality on the ground is a lot different.
It also does a great disservice to the Men and Women who are fighting.
The CJTF are here to stayThey are armed with the Shotguns that were seized by Customs.They gave proved their worth in blood.
They are not going anywhere nor would or should they be armed with outdated bolt action Rifles when the enemy is using AK47s.
Thank God you are not the one making those decisions.

EVarn:
For one,I disagree with the notion that the government should further arm the CJTF and other vigilante groups, no serious government goes about arming militias within its territory,it could end up causing future problems. Instead,they should be assimilated into the existing security structure.

QuietMynd:

Pls stop this false imagination.
Are u in the north east?
If NO how do u want me to believe wat u wrote up there.

doziex:


In/dia has local militias such as the Assam rifles. They are armed and assist in their counterinsurgency strategy.

doziex:


India has local militias such as the Assam rifles. They are armed and assist in their counterinsurgency strategy.

Pakistan have their border rangers that is also an armed civilian militia type of outfit

Most of our military brass trained in the military institutions of these 2 countries.

So tell me, do we run a more serious and accomplished government than they ?

We don't need to reinvent the wheel, all we need to do is to study and learn from the experience of others.

EVarn:
I am sure if we look around very well,we will see countries to emulate for every government policy,good or bad. We don't have to do copy and paste for everything, most especially because societies differ.

This same policy of arming militias has torn countries and regions apart, how well has Afghanistan fared after the US armed the mujahideens?, Obama armed Al-Nusra in Syria, what is the outcome today?,even our backyard in Mali,barbar militants are running amok with arms. Pakistan is not exactly the epitome of peace and political stability,and India is not exactly the beacon of good governance(though I particularly haven't heard of them arming local militias).

Victory over BH requires an exclusively military solution. We won't be talking about the CJTF if the government is seriously willing to unleash sufficiently lethal force on this threat.

nemesis8u:


In/dia does not operate militias , Paki/stan does eg mujahid force , Khasadar force , Kurram militia etc . Funny thing they are trying to disband them as was revealed by their PM this year.

Assam rifles is a paramilitary force staffed by army officer under deputation but under the control of home ministry. It is was termed as a paramilitary to overcome laws which forbade military deployment in civilian areas unless under external threat.

They are regular full time military force for operations in jungle terrains of North East In/dia with active duty participation in WW1 , WW2 , sino Ind/ia war , Bangladesh war.



Response: My point is that it is a valid strategy that the British used throughout their colonial empire.
To include the glovers hausas in 19th century Nigeria.

The ghurkas rifles which eventually became a regular unit

doziex:


This is what I am talking about this blog is best if used to raise new and different ideas and strategies. We need to later all the back and forth juvenile name calling.

I actually suggested the formation of a civilian militia circa 2011 on beegeagles blog. I got the idea from Montagnards, Vietnamese tribesmen trained and used by the US green berets . They were very effective against the Vietcong.
The sons of Iraq was a militia used by general petraus effectively against the al Qaeda inspired insurgency .
Even the Nigerian army used the kamajors against the RUF rebels in Sierra Leone.
It is very risky and could backfire, you must be sure your interest align with that of the militia.

blacKDalia:
Went on a peek on the thread "who has the strongest military in Africa". Geez kids everywhere. I hope they all stay there.

Toju200:
Pls house is the jf17 block 3 capable of competing with f35 cos I read it has anti stealth radar and also outmatch the f35 in speed....
I need insight

Toju200:
Pls house is the jf17 block 3 capable of competing with f35 cos I read it has anti stealth radar and also outmatch the f35 in speed....
I need insight

ugo4u:

It is ridiculously false, please disregard it might be another shot at marketing.

ugo4u:

It is ridiculously false, please disregard it might be another shot at marketing.

fachfouch:
Tunisian air force
L-59 albatros

fachfouch:
Tunisian air force
L-59 albatros

Toju200:
though old but still a pretty much cool combat Aircraft

fachfouch:
Tunisian air force
L-59 albatros

EVarn:
See how Tunisia has maintained these birds, where are Nigeria's jaguars?.

Some of our leaders (civilian and military) should be stripped naked and flogged for mismanagement.

jln115:
Obsolete......