₦airaland Forum

nemesis8u:
localised metrological conditions can affect accuracy and performance of MBRL and artillery , so may need to move.

if targets r on reverse slope of natural impediments then no point wasting ammo by MBRL and artillery unless u want to use the psychological effect.so u need to move

There is minimum distance to which MBRL and artillery can fire. If targets r within less than minimum range of MBRL and artillery then the launcher needs to move further away inorder to bring the target to its minimum range.

And if targets r beyond maximum range the launcher will need to move towards target inorder to bring it into its max range.

Depending of payload u need to reposition the MBRL and artillery , for direct impact rounds it is preferable to use higher trajectory from higher grounds to get range benefit and max effect, for air burst ammo relatively flatter trajectory will also do. It varies on combination of ops requirements and ops conditions like terrain is it mountain side or flat area or desert etc

Then there is course correction, without fire control support ( or even with them ) like aerial reconnaissance or ground radars or forward fire control observers u may need to reposition more or less for fire correction. It basically like walking the fire to the target.

Are you doing all these when your ground troops need artellery/rocket support ...


Course correction & fire control, repositioning...while soldiers are taking heavy AAG fire from every direction.

iblawi:
Haha.

Didn't expect this from you sha.

You're funny..


All military formations on grounds like; F.O.B, border towns and check points are well known, except for patrols which actual location cant be determined in real time.

factors like reverse slopes, distance/range etc. Would have been determined if all these assets are well stationed considering all these factors.

You don't wait till your ground troops need fire support to stop enemy intrusion before positioning your artillery/rocket system. Range wind, air temperature, air density etc, might limit projectile accuracy in a geographical place at any time.

These is why our ground troops have to wait for 20-25 minutes before they get fire support and the airforce can't be there for every BHT attack.

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allexpensive:
Yes, but we've been cautioned to leave this to the appropriate authority who will give them out to the media.

Please do take your time

allexpensive:
17 casualties confirmed. Others were probably hit by the blast shrapnel.

God's speed soldier.

allexpensive:
Armed reconnaissance is a regular thing here in the northeast and its possible most of the jets can't respond immediately. MAINTENANCE, capability to take off immediately after a response etc.

The MRLS I heard had to move to a better position to hit the area.

There is always a geographical map covering the whole N.E theatre, artillery & MRLS should be positioned/stationed to cover the whole area of operation.

Moving or positioning to a better place shows we are not well organised.

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allexpensive:
After a very long time here in the northeast.. I know what it feels to be without air support during an intense situation.

Came under multiple fire from multiple locations from different types of fire arms. We were taken by surprise with no idea of what's going on. We returned fire blindly just to suppress but it wasn't working. We requested for air support and they could not acertain the deployment status yet for an armed CAS. C2 opted for back up which will came around 40 minutes later and another 3-5 minutes later. Defensive position has been set up and once back up arrived, we launched a drone which eventually displayed our position but defensive strategies in place kept us safe as the idiots bullet keeps flying but standing up could lead to death.

I said my last prayers. Grabbed my piano, picked the radio and asked calmly, how many minutes more before we can get air support and they said, we already have a UAV on your position. Area has been identified and mrls is setting up for launch on BHT position. We maintained radio contact, took mrls about 15-25 minutes to fire but before then, the UAV team coordinated a suppressive fire on their position from us which gave us the chance to move back.

The terrain here is so bad that if you are not careful, an ambush by few men could lead to death of multiple soldiers. ISR counted 53 bht.


Saying my last prayers there doesn't mean I was ready to die there o. Never! If there was no air support, we were ready to draw fire but there's possibility of casualty or injured personnels.

If it takes 40 minutes plus to get Air support, then the army operations HQ should improve on artillery and MRLS fire support. 15 -25 minutes is too long.

Odunayaw:
Thank God for your life Sir!

The bolded is a capability I am grateful we have. It seems Regt personnel have some assets at their disposal, in fact it nearly makes the NA looks like it treats it's men disposable

Why do you guys not write/print your tales/books of service in the military like guys from US/UK? it's a goldmine if you ask me

You can't do such while you are still in service, that is only possible after retirement or when a personnel is no longer in service.

If you would publish such thing while you are still service then you'll need an authorization from military authority.

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abiodunalasa:
I think the Air Force is getting more funding than the Army.
Even salary wise. All my bro in the Army are so much against me signing up in the Army. They said Air Force is the best.

Its true tho. The last time I went to Ikeja cantonment... damn! Its nothing compared to Air Force base Ikeja.

The Army has the biggest budget amongst all arms of the military.

abiodunalasa:
Identify this APC pls

MT-LB

cutievik:
My people when the Nigeria Air Force build theirs what we see is a magnificent structure we are proud of and equipments to couple with but for the NA what do we see containers,empty building,and a long corridor because d honest truth is they've got nothing to show us..... WTF!!! The NA head of affairs sucks!

Gospel truth ...

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A welcomed development �

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PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS 2018 REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJORS CONVENTION

1. The Nigerian Army is set to hold the 2018 Regimental Sergeant Majors' (RSMs') Convention.

2. The event which is scheduled to hold at the Imo Trade and Investment Centre Owerri, from Monday 3 - Friday 7 September 2018, has as its theme: "Enhancing Discipline as the Bedrock of Professionalism in the Nigerian Army".

3. The Convention which is inline with the Chief of Army Staff's vision is aimed at enhancing the capacity of RSMs at all level to adequately perform their roles as the interface between officers and soldiers.

4. It is also designed to equip the participants with requisite knowledge to perform their roles and promote professionalism through lectures and interactive sessions among participants and resource persons.

5. In view of the above, you are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.

6. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

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Brigadier General
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PRESS RELEASE

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE TROOPS NEUTRALISE FOUR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN AMBUSH

Troops of 81 Division Task Force Battalion deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole to conduct Counter terrorism and Counter insurgency operations in North Eastern Nigeria yesterday, Tuesday 28 August 2018 killed three Boko Haram insurgents in a failed ambush staged by the insurgents along Gulumba Gana - Masa - Dikwa road in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno state. Shortly before the ambush, the troops who were on a fighting patrol had uncovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried in the ground along the road by the terrorists. While the troops carried out counter IED actions to disarm the explosives, the insurgents sprang the ambush but met with fierce resistance by the troops, who swiftly countered the ambush, killing 3 of the insurgents, while others fled with gunshot wounds. The troops also captured two AK 47 rifles, one Light Machine Gun and an empty magazine from the terrorists.

One of the troops who unfortunately sustained injury during the encounter is currently receiving medical attention in our medical facility.

In a separate operation, also conducted on Tuesday, troops of 3 Battalion, successfully staged an ambush against Boko Haram insurgents traversing a crossing point behind Ngala town, in Borno state. The troops neutralised one Boko Haram insurgent and recovered one AK 47 rifle and seven rounds of 7.62 MM ammunition during the ambush.

Following the escape of some insurgents with gunshot wounds during encounters with troops, members of the public are please enjoined to report persons with gunshot wounds seeking medical attention to security agencies.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Onyema Nwachukwu
COLONEL
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole