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Nigeria 58th Independence Day celebration at eagles square.

Aerial display by the air force

bidexiii:



Not yet....

Okay do abeg, we dey wait for am

Nigerian Air Force opens Tailoring Workshop

The most unserious air force unprecedented in history perhaps. We should neither celebrate nor be comfortable with the present state of the NAF.If the Army with more manpower can make a revolutionary turnaround so too can the air force.

Mali A-29

Mowag APC

40mm AAG

120mm field artillery gun.

Weapons displayed at parade marking Nigeria's independence day.

FV101 Scorpion light tank
Otoka Cobra APC

joshingjosh:



Okay do abeg, we dey wait for am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDytOE9LH8Y

Independence Day colorful parade 2018




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWv6bqPjsZQ

DDGN:
Weapons displayed at parade marking Nigeria's independence day.

FV101 Scorpion light tank
Otoka Cobra APC

VBL not the Cobra

Fynline:



VBL not the Cobra

True. Thanks for the correction.

REFLECTION ON REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJORS’ CONVENTION 2018

BY COL SAGIR MUSA
For any organization to be professionally effective in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities, training and retraining of personnel is necessary. Consequently, in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, which is, - “To have a Professionally Responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its Constitutional roles”, the 82 Division Nigerian Army (NA) through the 34 Brigade Owerri hosted one of the most successful Regimental Sergeant Major’s (RSMs) Convention in the history of the NA from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th September 2018.The Convention is a scheduled yearly training period for NA RSMs.
The 2018 Convention attracted a summit of senior military officers both serving and retired, para military officers and 275 RSMs drawn from NA formations, units, corp headquarters and training institutions across the nation. The occasion was so encouraging and rewarding in view of the massive attendance, quality of lectures, resource persons and other personalities that graced the event.
The well thought out theme for the convention – “Enhancing Discipline as the Bedrock of Professionalism in the NA” and the lectures lined up for the event entitled “RSM as a Bridge between Officers and Soldiers: The NA in Perspective”, “Enhancing a Professionally Responsive NA in the Discharge of its Constitutional Roles”, “Regimentation as a Core Value for Discipline in the NA: The Role of RSMs” were/ are in line with the COAS vision. These topics were tendentiously selected, interrelated and sequentially delivered to attentive audience - mostly - RSMs of the NA. The lectures were orchestrated to equip participants with requisite knowledge and exposure to competently perform their roles, promote and intensify the needed professionalism down the ladder across the NA.
Presenting the COAS keynote address during the opening ceremony, Maj Gen Emmanuel Boman Kabuk reiterates the importance of the summit. According to him, “The 2018 Convention was quite auspicious in view of the importance of discipline which remains the bedrock of military professionalism in the NA. The continuous involvement of NA in the conduct of operations ranging from foreign peace keeping, internal security duties and the need to properly key into the overall vision of the COAS, especially on the 3 concepts of professionalism, responsiveness and working within the ambit of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria demand explicit loyalty and discipline from personnel of the NA”. It is in this context the Convention was apt and impactful to the participants and entire personnel of the NA.
The first lecture titled “RSM as a Bridge between Officers and Soldiers: The NA in Perspective” was succinctly delivered by Maj Gen Faruk Yahaiya. With sensible examples, he elucidated and educated the audience further on the pivotal roles of RSMs either at the Unit or Formation levels, Corp Headquarters or NA Training Institutions especially in the face of current and emerging security challenges facing Nigeria.
Maj Gen Felix Agugo’s lecture entitled –“Enhancing a Professionally Responsive NA in the Discharge of its Constitutional Roles” was also resourcefully presented. With practical empirics, he powerfully re-echoed the vision of the COAS to the participants and what is expected of them as the RSMs of the NA in line with the current global best practice.
Hence, it was interesting but not surprising, the lectures among others, elicited serious professional attention, contributions and comments from the massive audience including but not limited to some RSMs, the representative of the COAS - GOC 82 Division Maj Gen EB Kabuk, Chief of Army Administration Maj Gen KAY Ishaq, representative of the Governor Imo State, Sir Eche George Ezenna, former Chief of Training and Operations NA Maj Gen SN Chikwe (rtd), Commissioner of Police Imo State Mr D Galadunchi and the Director State Security Services, Imo State Mr AD Abdullahi.
Some captivatingly distinctive aspects of the Convention were - the setting, reception and entire conduct of the event. The Imo State Trade and Investment Centre Owerri, where the Convention was conducted was/ is somehow isolated, quiet and cleaned. The hall was hygienically chilled; industrial fans and soundless generator were on standby. Above all, the NA and the Corps’ flags were beautifully but regimentally displayed at the Quarter Guard. The inner side of the hall was decoratively speckled with NA color with several seats/tables super pasted with white silk material, making the hall impeccable. Occasionally, the Commander 34 Brigade Brig Gen Hamza Bature abruptly and majestically moved round the hall – probably to be sure all was well. It was simply fantastic; - the management of the event was exceptional.
On the other hand, the participants (RSMs) appeared euphoric with the quality of the lectures, feeding and hotel accommodation. Majority had openly voiced their gratitude to the COAS. Similarly, former Provost Marshal, Chief of Training and Operations, Chief of Administration and later GOC 81 Division NA Major Gen SN Chikwe (Rtd), among other senior officers, commended the COAS for graciously providing the requirements to host the Convention. “Some of us from outside are highly impressed with what the COAS is doing for the NA and the nation, what I am seeing here in terms of preparation and turnout, some of us sometimes wonder where the COAS is getting resources from to fund the numerous NA commitments in the areas of training and operations. I believe, General Buratai is doing extraordinarily well as the COAS, He is moving the army to greater level and we should all complement his efforts especially in the fight against terrorism", he said.
Therefore, improving or sustaining this level of committment/seriousness in the conduct of NA's engagements is one way to achieving COAS vision particularly in the areas of professionalism and responsiveness to professional issues.
Among the personalities and senior officers that attended the training session were the Chief of Staff to the Government of Imo State Mr Uche Nwoso, Commander Command Army Records Maj Gen Elvis Nwabueze Njoku, Commandant Warrant Officers’ Academy Brig Gen Mohammed Mshelia, Commanders 13 and 14 Brigades Brig Gens COC Ekulide and AK Ibrahim, Garrison Commander 82 Division Brig Gen LA Adegboye. Others were Commanders 44 Engineer and 54 Signal Brigades Brig Gens MNB Mamman and JA Lawoyin, Commanding Officers in 82 Division Area of Responsibility, Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mr Raji Ibrahim, former Commander Training and Doctrine Command Maj Gen Ogunedu (Rtd) as well as retired Brig Gens ML Raji and DB Shaljaba.

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I know i am derailing,but just had to put this here.The five highest spenders on defence in Africa are Algeria,Morocco,South Africa,Egypt and Angola.Nigeria doesn't spend as much on defence,compared to these nations yet we expect to equip our guys just like theirs.

numbered:
I know i am derailing,but just had to put this here.The five highest spenders on defence in Africa are Algeria,Morocco,South Africa,Egypt and Angola.Nigeria doesn't spend as much on defence,compared to these nations yet we expect to equip our guys just like theirs.

Only one is a legitimate spender and the other a spender nonetheless. All others aren't

Sukhoi 30 MKA algerian AF

TOS 1 , last algerian army exercise yesterday 01 october near libyan borders

Last algerian army exercise yesterday october 1


Beechcraft , sukhoi 30 , sukhoi 24 , Mi 28 NE , Mi 171sh
, bm 21 , D30 , Tos-1 , T72 ect

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYSLN4BQhos

lionel4power:

@odunayaw

the first thing they teach you in flight school is never eject upside down.. or in any position other than straight.

when ejecting, you put your arms and legs deep inside the "protective" cover of the 0-0 ejection seat.


0-0 ejection seats have sufficient rocket booster to thrust the pilot in a safe enough distance vertically from the ground before the parachute is deployed. That's why it's called "zero-zero".

the only fathomable reason a pilot will eject in the wrong orientation is if he is losing consciousness or vertigo induced blackout (or redout) as the case maybe.

however, such incidents are rare and are usually prevented by the use of modern pilot G-suits.

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in the Nigerian F-7Ni case, I'll attribute the pilot's death to lack of proper training in ejection procedure or the use of non-modern ejection seat.

His helmet killed him. Broken neck and head injuries.

numbered:
I know i am derailing,but just had to put this here.The five highest spenders on defence in Africa are Algeria,Morocco,South Africa,Egypt and Angola.Nigeria doesn't spend as much on defence,compared to these nations yet we expect to equip our guys just like theirs.

ALGERIA : YES
South Africa : NO* * MEANS AN EXCEPTION South Africa has the most advanced Military industrial complex in Africa but the Government of the day does not spend enough money on defence or expend enough money ( relative wise) to export their Military exports.
Morocco : NO receives substantial military aid from the U.S. and has priority access to E.D.A
EGYPT : NO $5B in Military aid from the U.S. + Undisclosed amount from the SAUDIS + undisclosed amounts from the GULF states.
ANGOLA : Yes in previous years , however it seems in recent years they swapped jerseys with their Nigerian brethren, corruption has taken its toll and they are better known for......... CANCELLING DEALS MADE. New Government means wait and see attitude.
Nigeria : punching below its weight, BH with its nightmare scenario woke them up , however procurement is below average. bright side is G2 TO G2 , downside is it takes time for brand new helicopters, brand new Landing ships

58TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: CHIEF OF AIR STAFF HOSTS PILOTS, COMMENDS THEM FOR DISPLAY OF COURAGE, RESILIENCE

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and other crew members who participated in the fly past and aerial display, which was part of the Ceremonial Parade marking Nigeria’s 58th Independence Anniversary Celebrations on 1 October 2018. The CAS, who made the commendation today, 2 October 2018, at Headquarters NAF, Abuja while hosting the crew members of the various platforms that took part in the event, lauded the courage, resilience and dexterity of the pilots in effectively executing the mission in spite of the unfortunate air mishap which claimed the life of late Squadron Leader Mohammed Bello Baba-Ari during a rehearsal for the event on 28 September.

Air Marshal Abubakar, who could not hide his admiration for the pilots and other crew members for their show of professionalism, noted that the Nigerian populace was indeed appreciative of their efforts and commitment in carrying out their constitutional responsibilities. He admitted that the hazardous nature of the military profession, especially air operations, implied that the element of risk could never be totally eliminated. He therefore thanked them for remaining focused despite the tragic incident that cost the NAF the loss of one of its finest and very promising senior officers and encouraged them to always remain dedicated in the performance of their assigned tasks despite any circumstances they may face. He also eulogized late Squadron Leader Baba-Ari as a very dedicated and committed senior officer who was well respected and liked by all. According to him, the remarks emanating from every quarter about the late senior officer were indicative of a legacy that epitomized NAF’s core values of ‘Integrity’, ‘Excellence’ and ‘Service before Self’. The CAS also used the opportunity to thank Nigerians for the overwhelming show of sympathy and support as well as the words of encouragement and prayers offered for the family of the deceased pilot and the NAF. He assured the pilots and other crew members of the unwavering support of the NAF leadership while urging them to continue to do their utmost towards securing the territorial integrity of the country and helping millions of helpless Nigerians in the various theatres of operation.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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Algerian1:
TOS 1 , last algerian army exercise yesterday 01 october near libyan borders

How often do you do brigade level live fire exes-smth very rare in these parts?

This is Mr Sternprophet, the fake mechanical engineer displaying his true tribalist self in the politics section.

Anybody who takes this worthless fool (Sternprophet) seriously is an even bigger fool.

This is some next level beef