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sconp:
This thread on frontpage, anyone have an idea what's really happening?

https://www.nairaland.com/4838369/maiduguri-currently-under-attack-boko

The airforce as scrambled ISR assets into the air and ground troops have been deployed as well.

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE GALLANT TROOPS IN THE NORTH EAST BY CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LT GEN TY BURATAI NAM GSS psc (+) ndc (BD) OMM (BR) FCMH FNHAM BA (Hons) MA MPhil

1. I seize this opportunity to remind you of the encouragement and commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to provide the resources and enabling environment in the discharge of our duties which he elucidated in his remarks during the recently launched Armed Forces and Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Fund 2019. I therefore wish to thank Mr President for his continuous support and encouragement and to also commend the efforts, resilience and sacrifices made by all of us including those that have paid the supreme sacrifice to ensure that Nigeria remains indivisible and secured. However, the recent sporadic skirmishes from the BHTs should be seen as a desperate effort from a highly degraded and expiring adversary striving to maintain its notoriety and portray itself as formidable and cohesive; something that is completely false. It is merely the “last kicks of a dying horse”. We have achieved great successes over the BHTs. Thus, absolute and conclusive victory is just inches away. Let us therefore not relent in our gallant efforts and draw back the hands of the clock.

2. The NA is not known for cowardly behaviour. We have contained several incursions and several security challenges bedevilling our dear country within the last 3 years and now would not be an exception. Consequently, any soldier that turns away in the face of enemy incursion would be appropriately sanctioned and made to face Field Court Martial in accordance with our extant laws. As you are all aware; the consequences could be grave. Do not be complacent by being contented with repelling their attacks, instead, go after them, capture them, and when absolutely necessary, be decisive with the daring ones. Some women and children have been held captive, you are therefore to ensure that adequate rules of engagement are employed to extricate them before any offensive action.

3. As your COAS, I have never relented in my pursuits of ensuring that your welfare is adequately catered for. To this end, I have directed that your allowances are paid regularly as and when due. I have also directed that troops’ rotation be carried out as scheduled. As soldiers in battle, I am aware of the effects of battle fatigue. Consequently, I have also directed that passes be issued to officers and soldiers that require same to visit their families. Recall that I approved the special promotion of more than 5000 troops for gallantry. Be rest assured that the process is continuous. Your kitting has also been improved drastically. Special uniform allowance was paid a month ago directly into your individual accounts. Through the various intervention programmes to the NA by the government, the stock of arms and ammunition has greatly improved. Just recently, the NA took delivery of large consignment of high calibre weapons and ammunition. These are already being injected into the theatre. I therefore urge you to make use of them judiciously and ensure they are effectively used against the terrorists and not taken away by them.

4. In a bid to swell their depleting ranks, the BHT have continued with their false teachings and instilling fake ideologies on the youths of the North East. To curb that, I have directed the Department of Civil Military Affairs in collaboration with the Department of NA Chaplain/Imam Services to immediately provide counter narratives through the community resilience and stabilization campaign programme. I have also established the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command to amongst others prevent online terrorism, online radicalisation as well as online recruitment. To this end, do not let the false propaganda and narratives being spread by the rag-tagged terrorists sway your thoughts and actions about our dear country. We should continue to stand and fight even when the going gets tough and the ignorant and enemies of the state choose to castigate us. You are to also note that many people have returned back to their towns, villages and communities that were hitherto abandoned, and the terrorists have taken advantage of the large population in the towns and villages to infiltrate into them. You must therefore be extra vigilant and establish good civil military relations with the locals. You are to use this to acquire actionable intelligence to prevent any attack on the communities as well as your positions.

5. At this juncture, let me thank Nigerians from all walks of life for their support, prayers, encouragement and goodwill towards the Nigerian Army in the service of our fatherland. The Nigerian Army is your Army. I wish to also convey my appreciation to you all, the troops, for your selfless service towards the defence of our dear country. Your courage and gallant demonstration of our core values of sacrifice and selflessness amidst the daunting challenges being confronted daily in the theatre speak volumes about your professionalism and patriotism to the Nigerian State. I implore you to continue to uphold the trust the nation has placed on your noble shoulders for the maintenance of the sanctity of her territorial integrity. We must all remain steadfast. We must see this victory to a conclusive end. We must justify our oath of allegiance to our fatherland and dedication to her sovereignty. I once again salute your courage and wish you the best successes out there.
God bless you all and God bless Nigeria.

TY BURATAI
Abuja Lt Gen
9 Nov 18 COAS

JUST IN: At about 10p.m on 9 Nov 2018, Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade Chibok and 28 Task Force Brigade Damboa on Joint Clearance Operations from Gumsuri to Gambori in Borno State successfully cleared and liberated the following villages; Litawa Kashmiri,Dole, Mulimari, Mudachira, Njaba, Bale and Gambori. During the Operations, they engaged elements of BHTs at Mude. However, the terrorists fled in disarray due to superior firepower leaving behind the following items. 17 BICYCLES, 1 SMALL SOLAR PANEL, 2 TECNO PHONES, SET OF BICYCLE SPOKES (NEW), 12 TOUCH LIGHTs,5 ADORLINE BODY JELLY, 1 UNICEF BAG BLUE, SOME FOODSTUFFs, USED SPINERS, CLOTHS, 4 MOSQUITO NETS, 4 LItre JERRICAN OF Petrol, 10 BLANKETS AND 8 PRAYER MATS. Pictures below:

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE INTERNATIONAL AIR POWER SEMINAR 2018

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, is pleased to inform the general public that the maiden edition of the Nigerian Air Force International Air Power Seminar 2018 will take place at the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Mess and Suites, Kado, Abuja from 19 - 21 November 2018. The theme of the Seminar is “Air Power in Irregular Warfare: A Framework for Understanding and Responding”.

The Seminar will provide a forum for experienced practitioners of air power across the globe to interact with air power practitioners in the Nigerian Air Force. The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, will be the Special Guest of Honour at the Seminar, which will also feature Cultural Night and Historical Photo Gallery. Attendance is strictly by invitation.

Nigerian Air Force, Willing, Able, Ready!




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6OvA2MdDdU

PRESS RELEASE
NAF AIR STRIKES NEUTRALIZE SEVERAL BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AT TALALA IN BORNO STATE

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralized several Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in air strikes conducted yesterday, 9 November 2018, at Talala in Borno State. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence reports indicating that the BHTs appeared to have relocated some of their fighters from the fringes of Lake Chad in Northern Borno to establish new camps along the Talala-Ajigin-Buk axis of the State. Accordingly, following series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions which confirmed the presence of significant number of BHT fighters residing in makeshift shelters, camouflaged under thick vegetation on the outskirts of Talala, the ATF dispatched 2 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft to attack the Camp in multiple waves, leading to destruction of some of the structures and killing of several BHTs.

The NAF, working in concert with surface forces, will sustain the tempo of operations in order to destroy all remnants of the terrorists in Borno State.

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

krattoss:

But the illustration is totally wrong you know.

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OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: NAF PROVIDES SPORTS COMPLEX FOR TROOPS IN MAIDUGURI

The current Nigerian Air Force (NAF) leadership under the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, considers physical fitness vital to maintaining mental fitness and reducing operational stress. Consequently, in order to ensure frontline troops maintain a high level of physical and mental alertness, the CAS has provided a Sports Complex at the 105 Composite Group Maiduguri, home of the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole. The Complex comprises a fully equipped gym as well as a mini-football pitch with AstroTurf and standard volleyball, basketball and handball/badminton courts. These recreational facilities have improved the welfare of the frontline troops, thereby enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of air operations in the North East.

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

#AFSF

EXCLUSIVE: Boko Haram Releases Video Of How It Overran The Army In Kumshe


In the latest propaganda video released by the Abubakar Shakau faction of Boko Haram, its fighters were seen assembled and driving Hilux vans painted in military colours, wielding assault rifles, as they attacked a military facility in ‘Kumshe’, Borno State. Read more:http://saharareporters.com/2018/11/08/exclusive-boko-haram-releases-video-how-it-overran-army-kumshe

Boko Haram 'Kills' Some Soldiers, 'Injures' An Officer In Raid On Borno Town




"They killed some soldiers while others, including an officer, sustained gunshot wounds. It was a brutal attack; they came solely for our troops, not civilian," said the source. Read more: http://saharareporters.com/2018/11/07/boko-haram-kills-some-soldiers-injures-officer-raid-borno-town

BRITISH MONARCH HONOURS FALLEN NIGERIAN HEROES OF WORLD WARS

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles has on Thursday 8 November 2018 laid wreath in honour of gallant Nigerian military contingent who paid the supreme sacrifices as part of British Forces during the First and Second World War. The wreath laying was performed at the monument of the Commonwealth war graves, National Military Cemetery, Abuja.

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, also laid wreath at the Memorial as part of the official engagement of the British Royal’s visit to Nigeria. These military veterans, who fell in action, were among 90,000 African Contingents that fought as part of the British Forces during both World Wars.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mrs Nuratu Batagarawa, and the National Chairman Nigeria Legion, Brig Gen AJ Akpa (Rtd) were among the dignitaries that witnessed the ceremonial wreath laying.

jakeporeshenko:
NAF regmt then (2013) vs now

SAAF can only put two C-130s into the air at any one time



Ever-increasing demands coupled to diminishing resources are putting what was once called "The Pride of the Nation" into an unenviable situation.
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According to the 2017/18 Department of Defence (DoD) annual report, the SA Air Force (SAAF) used 81% of its targeted flying hours with by far the majority of these - more than three thousand six hundred - spent on force employment. Read more;

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/mobilesite/defenceweb/home/item_id-53676/

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NO HIDING PLACE FOR ARMED BANDITS, AS CAS VISITS KATSINA, GUSAU TO ASSESS PROGRESS OF OPERATION DIRAN MIKIYA

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to flush out armed bandits and criminals from the North West of the country. The CAS stated this yesterday, 7 November 2018, while conducting a one day operational visit to NAF units in Katsina and Zamfara States. The visit, which was aimed at assessing the progress of Operation DIRAN MIKIYA, also afforded the CAS the opportunity to ascertain the state of facilities at NAF Base Gusau as well as interact with the troops. While in Katsina, the CAS, who was accompanied by other senior officers from NAF Headquarters, also paid a courtesy visit to the Katsina State Governor, Honourable Aminu Bello Masari, at Government House Katsina.

In Katsina, the Air Task Force (ATF) Commander Operation DIRAN MIKIYA, Air Commodore Ayo Jolasinmi, while briefing the CAS on the status of the operation, reported that significant successes had been achieved since the operation began on 31 July 2018, noting that the ATF had flown about 740 hours in 540 surveillance and combat sorties, resulting in the decimation of scores of armed bandit kingpins and their fighters as well as the destruction of several camps and hideouts with thousands of rustled cattle recovered. The CAS commended the ATF Comd and his team for their efforts and urged them to re-strategize in order to more effectively tackle the evolving nature of the threat within the area, while working closely with surface forces and other security agencies.

During the earlier courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Katsina State, the CAS expressed profound appreciation to the Government and good people of the State for the immense support the NAF had enjoyed since Operation DIRAN MIKIYA began. Air Marshal Abubakar pledged the whole-hearted commitment of the Service towards ensuring that the activities of the armed bandits are brought to a complete stop and normalcy restored to the affected areas. He informed the Governor that he was in Katsina to assess the progress of the Operation with a view to re-strategizing for improved results. In this regard, the CAS intimated the Governor that the NAF was establishing a Forward Operating Base (FOB), along with a helicopter landing pad and support facilities, at Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State. This, he said, would further strengthen NAF’s ability to deal with the armed bandits, while working in synergy with other security agencies.

Governor Masari responded by appreciating the CAS for the unwavering commitment shown by the NAF and the tremendous contributions made by the Service in dealing with the menace of armed banditry. He acknowledged the successes recorded since the commencement of Operation DIRAN MIKIYA, noting that over 250 armed bandits reportedly fled across the border to Niger Republic as a result of NAF air strikes in the months of August and September. He however opined that the recent resurgence of the activities of the armed bandits required the intensification of operations to effectively deal with the criminals. He said, on its part, the Katsina State Government would increase advocacy to limit the involvement of youths in the border areas while continuing to facilitate the provision of useful information to security agencies. The Governor ended by once more appreciating the efforts of the NAF not just in the Northwest but also in other theatres of operation across the country.

At Gusau, the CAS was received by the Commander 207 Quick Response Group (207 QRG), Squadron Leader Sunkanmi Akinbohun, as well as the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji, other top government functionaries and heads of security agencies in the State. He was conducted round facilities within NAF Base Gusau, including fuel storage facilities and some buildings that had been repaired after their roofs were blown off by rainstorms earlier in the year. Air Marshal Abubakar subsequently received a briefing from the Commander 207 QRG and later addressed the troops encouraging them to remain focused on their assignment. He also urged them to conduct themselves professionally and deal ruthlessly with the armed bandits while ensuring they respect and protect civilians in their places of deployment. The CAS and other senior officers have since returned to Abuja.

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

[quote author=bidex111 post=72778518][/quote]PRESS RELEASE

ARMY FOILS BOKO HARAM ATTACK IN YOBE STATE

1. Troops of 120 Battalion deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE have successfully foiled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to attack one of their locations at Katarko , in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State following a tip off.

2. The troops immediately swung into action and were able to pushed the terrorists backward following a superior fire power of the troops.

3. However, some members of the terrorists group escaped into nearby bushes and efforts are on by troops to get the fleeing members of the group.

4. Meanwhile, the situation has been brought under control by the troops who are currently embarking on clearance patrol.

5. Residents of Yobe State in general and Katarko in particular are advised to go about their legitimate businesses and to report any suspicious activities or movement in their area to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.

6. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your medium.

7. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

#NN
#SBSC

Litmus:
Edward@DonKlericuzio :https://twitter.com/DonKlericuzio

Al-Qaeda AQIM has successfully brought together Sahel's & Maghreb's Jihadists Abu al-Houman repping Arab groups, Amadou Kouffa commander of the Peul/Fulani Macina front now wit JNIM & Iyad Ghali of the Touaregs fighters. Concern for Burkina, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon &Tchad

al-Qaeda AQIM has successfully brought together Sahel's & Maghreb's Jihadists Abu al-Houman repping Arab groups, Amadou Kouffa commander of the Peul/Fulani Macina front now wit JNIM & Iyad Ghali of the Touaregs fighters.

Concern for Burkina, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon &Tchad

These shit is getting serious

BREAKING ; Boko Haram terrorists allegedly launch attack on Yobe town




https://www.legit.ng/1202632-boko-haram-terrorists-allegedly-launch-attack-yobe-town.html

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#EN

#EA RAFALE PILOT

Egyptian SF during an HALO JUMP

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*LEADERSHIP IS KEY TO VICTORY IN BATTLES*
- ADJUTANT GENERAL CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD

The Adjutant General California National Guard in United States of America Major General David Baldwin has described leadership as key to winning battles while delivering a lecture titled Strategies and Operation Leadership:Challenges to participants of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 2/2018 at the TY Buratai Main Lecture Hall of the College.

According to Major General David Baldwin 3 things are essential in the business of war. These include leadership that has impact on decision making, spirituality to take care of things beyond control and care of the family who bears the brunt of the military profession as a result of the disposition of military personnel to the service of the nation. He said his engagement team was in Nigeria to dialogue and explore partnership opportunities in areas of building leadership capabilities, I Think and disaster response.

In his remarks, the Commandant AWCN Major General EJ Enenche said the college was conceptualised to develop the capacities of Nigerian Army officers in Operational Art including campaign planning management of war as well as development of basic strategic military skills. He said prior to the establishment of AWCN, several committee were set up more than 10 years ago to come up with modalities for the establishment of the College. However with the appointment of Lt Gen TY Buratai as the Chief of Army Staff, he took a bold and decisive step to speed-up the process as a result of the observed gaps in the Nigerian Army training curriculum.particularly at the operational level

Maj Gen Enenche further said to ensure that AWCN participants get optimum learning experience during the course programme, the newly purposed built and fully furnished complex was constructed within 6 months. The new complex contains 29 offices, 8 syndicate rooms, library, work production centre, war gaming room and lecture hall with about 180 seating capacity supported with 250 K A standby generator and 350 standby generator for the participants respectively.

To achieve the objectives of the college, he said "participants were exposed to 8 teaching modules comprising Foundation, National security and Organisation of Defence, Inter-agency Cooperation and Coordination in military History, Operational Art and Campaigning and Peace Support Operation". The knowledge gained is to enhance their capacity to function effectively in joint environment he said.

The highlight of the visit include the inspection of quarter guard, brief on activities of AWCN, interaction with participants of the college and group photograph

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INTERNAL SECURITY: NAF TRAINS 701 PERSONNEL ON FORCE PROTECTION IN COMPLEX GROUND ENVIRONMENT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated the Force Protection in Complex Air Ground Environment Course (FP-CAGE Cse) 7/2018 aimed at equipping NAF personnel with necessary skills to tackle asymmetric and dynamic security challenges in the country. The inauguration of the Course, comprising 701 participants, took place yesterday, 6 November 2018, at the Regiment Training Centre (RTC), NAF Base Kaduna. Speaking during the event, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command, Air Vice Marshal Idi Amin, expressed profound appreciation to the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) for its contributions and commitment in ensuring that the RTC remains a centre of excellence.

Air Marshal Abubakar charged the students to remain dedicated, focused and disciplined throughout the Course to enable them get the best from the Instructors’ wealth of knowledge and experience. He also expressed his immense appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, for his support towards ensuring that the NAF is better equipped to fulfill its statutory responsibilities. The CAS reiterated NAF’s commitment to ensuring the security of lives and property of Nigerians and upholding democratic ideals for the progress and collective prosperity of the nation.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Commandant RTC, Wing Commander Steven Sekegor, stated that the one-month Course would incorporate drills in a complete array of both combat and non-combat scenarios in offensive and defensive operations, enabled by information superiority. He said it had been deliberately structured to be very intensive to make it effective and efficient in training personnel to meet the ever changing complexities of military operations during war and peace time, while also furnishing them with the requisite skills and competencies to effectively carry out their duties of securing NAF assets for sustained operations. The RTC, in partnership with BMATT, has ensured that modern training techniques are incorporated in the FP-CAGE curriculum to meet the asymmetric and dynamic challenges confronting the nation. The Centre has so far trained 2,208 personnel in FP-CAGE.

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

fabselad:
Cameroonian Special forces(BIR) with target designators on their rifles

Now that's what am talking about.

I.D of that M.G those BIR is carrying.