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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 5:55pm On Aug 16, 2018
krattoss:
a mole must have been tipping them off.
Definitely there are moles in the military and Civilian JTF. Last month a mole was apprehended from the the CJTF.

But BHT has there own scouts that report troops movement/convoy or patrols to there HQ. They know regular patrol routes and they can detect temporary camps at night.
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:40am On Aug 16, 2018
#NA

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:31am On Aug 16, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

THEATRE COMMANDER CHARGES TROOPS IN THE NORTH EAST TO REMAIN PROFESSIONAL ... Assures them of adequate welfare

The Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Abba Dikko has charged troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in North Eastern Nigeria to remain professional in the conduct of the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations against Boko Haram insurgents in the North East. General Dikko gave the charge today in his address to troops during an operational visit to Forward Operational Base at Delwa in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Theatre Commander who assumed office barely two weeks ago said it was critical for him to immediately embark on the operational tour to ascertain the well being of the troops and the security situation in the general area.

Speaking further, General Dikko commended the troops for their gallantry and sacrifice in the defence of national security and charged them to exhibit high sense of discipline and respect for their immediate commanders and the military hierarchy.

Pointing out that indiscipline could mare the entire achievements so far made in the Counter insurgency and Counter terrorism operations in the North East, the Theatre Commander urged the troops to always communicate their challenges timely through the appropriate channels to enable them receive prompt attention. " Your welfare in this operation is paramount to me as your Theatre Commander", he added. He also assured the troops of their rotation, soon as they are due.

The Commander of the Forward Operational Base, Flight Lieutenant Martin Enwerem gave assurance of the troops' loyalty and resilience to combat terrorism and insurgency in the region.

Please disseminate this information to the general public through your news medium.

Thank you for your usual cooperation.

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

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:23am On Aug 16, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

TROOPS ELIMINATE BANDITS AND RECOVER ARMS

1. The Troops of 1 Division under Operation WHIRL PUNCH responded to a distress call about an armed robbery along Birnin Gwari - Funtua road. While on pursuit of the armed robbers, they were ambushed by suspected bandits. However, they fought their way and overpowered the bandits, who hastily withdrew into Kwuyambana forest in Zamfara State.

2. During the pursuit of the bandits in the forest, 5 x bandits' dead bodies were found. Among the eliminated bandits was a notorious bandit from Zamfara identified as Sani Danbuzuwa. Regrettably, we lost One soldier and Two were injured. The wounded soldiers were evacuated and they are responding to treatment in military hospital in Kaduna.

3. After thorough searched of the ambush area, the following items were recovered:
a. 1 x AK47 rifle.
b. 3 x magazines.
c. 87 rounds of 7.62mm (special).
d. 1 x G3 rifle.
e. 4 x magazines.
f. 61 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO).

4. Likewise, a wanted vicious kidnapper and expert in negotiations for ransom, called Yinusa Suleiman from Sambuwa village was apprehended by troops on 14 August 2018. He is currently assisting the security operatives in further investigations.

5. The troops remain committed and determined to ensure security and safe passage to all commuters along highways of Kaduna - Abuja and Kaduna - Birnin Gwari roads as well as adjoining towns and villages.

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

Colonel Muhammad Dole
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
1 Division Nigerian Army

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:20am On Aug 16, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN ARMY CONDUCTS LANGUAGE TEST

1. The Nigerian Army today Wednesday 15 August 2018 at the Army Headquarters Conference Room, conducted a test for its senior officers in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba languages. The test which has 50 senior officers in attendance is part of the Nigerian Army’s effort towards ensuring that all personnel are proficient in the use of the three major Nigerian languages.

2. The test came after eight months of intensive lecture organised by the Army Headquarters for the senior officers. It is believed that understanding these languages will aid the troops while carrying out their constitutional roles particularly during internal security operations across the country. This will also enhance mutual cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the general public.

3. Senior officers that participated in the test include, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, Directors, among others.

4. Speaking at the end of the test, the COAS commended the officers for their conduct throughout the period of the test, adding that the result will be announced soon and urged them to prepare for another exam next week.

5. It would be recalled that the COAS on assumption of office enjoined all personnel to learn the three major Nigerian languages as part of deliberate effort aimed at improving communication skill among the troops.

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

7. Thanks for your kind support and cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:17am On Aug 16, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN NAVY APPOINTS NEW PRINCIPAL STAFF OFFICERS AND FLAG OFFICERS COMMANDING

1. The Nigerian Navy has announced the appointment of new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs). They are Rear Admiral UB Onyia, for Logistics Command, Oghara, Delta State, Rear Admiral DA Adeniran for Eastern Naval Command, Calabar, Cross River State, Rear Admiral OH Ngalabak for Western Naval Command, Lagos, Rear Admiral SI Enoch for Naval Training Command, Apapa, Lagos and Rear Admiral SS Garba who is taking over at the Central Naval Command, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State.

2. Furthermore, Rear Admiral AH Yusuf is appointed as the Director of Medical Services, Rear Admiral SAG Abbah is taking over as the Chief of Defence Administration at the Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral IO Mohammed is taking over as Chief of Naval Safety and Standards, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral PA Onaji as Chief of Defence Civil Military Cooperation, Defence Headquarters.

3. Some others affected are Rear Admiral ME Ebe who is now the Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral MA Emuekpere is appointed Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters and Rear Admiral T Dick is taking over as the Deputy Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, Kaduna State. Rear Admiral MM Kadiri is now the Chief of Training and Operations, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral FF Ogu is taking over as the Navy Secretary, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral MA Eno is moving to the Naval Doctrine and Assessment Centre, Bonny Camp, Lagos as Admiral Superintendent while Rear Admiral AB Adamu is appointed Admiral Superintendent Naval Ordnance Depot, Kirikiri, Lagos and Rear Admiral SS Lassa is appointed as the Director Project Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate, Naval Headquarters.

4. Rear Admiral A Akinrinade formerly FOC Logistics Command is now appointed the Director of Training at the Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral OF Ofodile formerly FOC NAVTRAC is now appointed Director of Logistics, Defence Headquarters and Rear Admiral SMD Usman who is moving from FOC Central Naval Command to Defence Headquarters as Director of Defence Project Monitoring. The appointments also include Rear Admiral SA Mohammed who is appointed Managing Director, Navy Hotel and Suites Limited, Rear Admiral TT Dakwat as Director Development, Defence Headquarters while Rear Admiral DO Kolawole is deployed to Defence Headquarters as Director Search and Rescue.

5. In view of the importance of this information, you are please requested to disseminate for general public awareness.

AYO OLUGBODE
Commodore
Director of Information
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:10am On Aug 16, 2018
ugo4u:
The easiest way to fund this insurgency war and in extension the welfare of our troops, the government should codedly make Nigerians pay extra N1 for every litre of fuel bought. This way we can raise billions of naira. We consume about 60million litres of PMS daily, just imagine the enormous amount of money that will be generated in 6months, mind you this is excluding diesel, gas, kerosene etc oo. But this is Nigeria even if they implement it, senior men them go still corner their thing.
Dude if you where a politician, you will be damn good grin grin grin
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:08am On Aug 16, 2018
jakeporeshenko:
NNSBS showcasing their various heliborne insertion and extraction skills
Nice pictures.

Love the SBSC exercise pics.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:25pm On Aug 15, 2018
Support for Uniform personnel (SOUP) can cover basic supplies such as snacks, toiletries, light, cards, shaving cream and first aid kit

@Jack_Vince77 story and others is the inspiration

Let's make it happen, tnx.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:21pm On Aug 15, 2018
NAF R&D
Engineering wing of the 101 Air Defence Group, Makurdi replaced the old unserviceable cathode ray tube of the F-7Ni fighter with a modern liquid crystal display, at the cost of N300,000, as against $200,000 USD, (N72m), required to purchase the same unit from abroad.

Foreign Affairs › Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by bidexiii: 4:34pm On Aug 15, 2018
Henry240:
Dude, your problem is listening.

The Nigerian military has always prioritized training of it's men. The difference between now and then is media coverage.
The simple & Gospel truth cool

The present airforce administration is doing a nice job in the area of media PR.

Pray the Navy and Army will start imitating these good gesture one day.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 4:03pm On Aug 15, 2018
jln115:
Think that might be 32 battalion.....not SFs, although im only guessing here so might be wrong.
Don't think so huh
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 7:57am On Aug 15, 2018
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Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 7:47am On Aug 15, 2018
AIR LOGISTICS SUPPORT: CDS COMMENDS NAF AS EXERCISE OMO OLOJA HOLDS IN LAGOS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Olonisakin, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its continued delivery of credible Air Power in the North East and other parts of the country as well as across the West African Sub-Region. The CDS gave this commendation yesterday, 14 August 2018, during the Logistics Command (LC) Air Logistics Support Simulation Exercise (SIMEX) held at 631 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (631 ACMD), Lagos. The SIMEX dubbed “OMO OLOJA”, meaning "the Trader" or "Peddler of Goods", was designed on a scenario based on the need to provide rapid airlift of humanitarian relief materials to a fictitious nation of 37 provinces which had been devastated by natural disaster.

In his keynote address, the CDS, who was Guest of Honour at the event, expressed delight to flag-off such a significant exercise because of the importance of logistics to the successful conduct of contemporary military operations. “Without logistics, success cannot be guaranteed. You may plan the most audacious battle, manned by the most highly skilled personnel with the most advanced weapon systems; but if you don’t have ordinary drinking water for the troops, or lack the capacity to move men and materiel to the right place at the right time; all may come to nothing. That is why it is often said that ‘if you don’t have logistics you don’t have anything”, he said. Speaking further, General Olonisakin lauded the NAF for its robust human capacity building initiatives which had enabled the Service perform its constitutional roles creditably. He also commended the CAS for organizing the SIMEX which, he said, would further build NAF’s capacity to provide efficient and timely logistics support for the effective conduct of operations of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The CDS also seized the opportunity to thank the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for making the modernization, re-equipping and continuous training of the Nigerian Armed Forces a top priority.

In his opening remarks, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, stressed the importance of Air Power in modern warfare not only in offensive and defensive roles but also in collection of credible and timely intelligence as well as the swift and efficient airlift of forces within and across theatres of operation. He noted that the security challenges currently facing the country and the West African Sub-Region would continue to make Air Power imperative for the effective discharge of Nigeria’s obligations in ensuring sub-regional stability, as demonstrated during the Gambian crisis. The CAS described air logistics support as one of NAF's core functions that would continue to make this possible. He added that it had become crystal clear that without air logistics support, it was virtually impossible to successfully prosecute modern warfare. Accordingly, the CAS said the NAF would continue to conduct realistic, practical and functional training exercises, like Exercise OMO OLOJA, to ensure it was fully prepared to provide necessary logistics support to meet national security imperatives as well as in support of humanitarian relief operations in aid to Civil Authority. The CAS ended by thanking the CDS for reviewing the SIMEX and providing guidance for its effective conduct.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding LC (AOC LC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Remigius Ekeh, stated that Exercise OMO OLOJA was aimed at practicing participants in the conduct of a medium scale airlift operation with a view to enhancing coordination between operations, logistics and aircraft engineering staff for the effective and efficient execution of air logistics operations. AVM Ekeh also disclosed that similar training exercises would be conducted by other NAF Commands in line with their core functions. He thanked the CAS for choosing LC as the vanguard of these series of training exercises across the Service.

The SIMEX also featured briefings from the Exercise Director and Heads of the various Cells who gave details of their various roles in facilitating the movement of a total of 400,000 lbs of relief materials using designated aircraft and ground transportation. Highlight of the event was the loading and airlift of some consignments of relief materials by the C-130H heavy airlift aircraft.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 7:46am On Aug 15, 2018
krattoss:
Lol grin grin

U guys really got a lot of humor grin

Ordinary question, panic button Don activate cheesy
Trust me ...... he answers that question, his career his at risk shocked cool
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 11:07pm On Aug 14, 2018
A large group of South African Special Forces operators just before leaving their Tactical Headquarters to move out and carry out a night attack on a conventional brigade of Soviet-led forces in southern Angola, 1987. [518x349] - #army #military

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:16pm On Aug 14, 2018
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL TUKUR YUSUF BURATAI NAM OMM(BR) GSS psc(+) ndc(BD) FCMH FNHAM BA(Hons) MA MPhil AT COMBAT SUPPORT ARMS TRAINING WEEK 2018 AT COMMAND GUEST HOUSE MAIDUGURI FROM 13 – 17 AUGUST 2018

It is with great joy that I stand here this morning to address you at the opening ceremony of the Combat Support Arms Training Week 2018. I am delighted to welcome His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shetima, Distinguished Senators and Our Royal Father, the Shehu of Borno to this occasion. I welcome the heads of sister and other security services here present. I wish to also recognize in our midst this morning our retired colleagues for finding time to be with us this morning. To other invited guests, I say thank you for your esteemed presence here this morning.

The COSAT Week is an annual event organised on a rotational basis among the Combat Support Arms of the NA in which they brainstorm to re-strategize towards combating contemporary security challenges. It is gratifying to note that outcome of previous COSAT Weeks has been instrumental in the formation of major policies for the NA. This year'straining week is coming at a time when the Nation and the military is at the threshold of completely routing out the remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists from our territory and also when the fight to eliminate other criminal elements are on top gear.

However, the activities of armed militias in recent times have become prominent, especially in areas of kidnapping, farmers/herders clashes and cattle rustling. It is against this background that I commend the choice of this training week theme which is “Strengthening Combat Support Arms Cooperation in Contemporary Security Challenges”. The Lecture topics as reflected in the Programme of Events indicates we are on track in the actualization of my vision of enhancing professionalism in the Nigeria Army through seminars, workshops, maintenance of equipment and training exercises for improved responsiveness to constitutional roles.

I am glad to state that significant progress have been made and successes recorded especially in the ongoing operations such as Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Operation LAST HOLD in the North East. Our troops have been able to carry out timely and synchronized operations in these operations, thereby denying Boko Haram terrorists and other criminals freedom of actions. This therefore calls for more efforts and synergy of all to achieve the desired end state of enduring peace that will enhance developments in the country.

The Boko Haram Terrorist group has been technically defeated. However, there is still more to be done. Therefore, we must remain focused and be proactive at all time. As Combat Support Arms, you have a major role to play in the final defeat of the Terrorists. Let me reaffirm that the current transformation within the NA is in line with my resolve to develop a highly professional, responsive and functional army capable of conducting all ground operations using own resources. We shall continue to do our best within available resources to better the welfare of personnel.

As the Year 2019 election is approaching, let me remind us that we must continue to conform to the tenets of democracy and democratic values. You must strive to remain apolitical at all times and in all circumstances. We must remain vigilant and above all, loyal to constituted authority. At this juncture, I urge you all to be frank in your deliberations and come up with workable ideas that would move the NA forward.

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I wish to thank the government and the good people of Borno State for the cordial relationship existing between the State and Nigerian Army. I also want to appreciate all the invited guests for making out time to be here for this training week. Finally, I thank the President,C in C President Muhammadu Buhari for providing funds for the NA to achieve the remarkable improvement enjoyed presently by troops.

On this note, it is my singular honour and privilege to invite the Executive Governor of Borno state to give his remarks and declare the COSAT Week 2018 Open. I thank you all.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:15pm On Aug 14, 2018
WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE COMMANDER CORPS OF ARTILLERY MAJ GEN AA TARFA CMH(2) GSS psc(+) ndc (PAK) fdc(+) NASM FCAI FIIPS MNIM MSc FOR COSAT 2018 AT MAIMALARI CANTONMENT MAIDUGURI FROM 13 – 17 AUGUST 2018

PROTOCOL

1. It gives me, officers and men of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery great pleasure and honour to host the COSAT Week 2018. On behalf of commanders, officers and soldiers of the Combat Support Arms, I would like to welcome all present here to this important occasion. I am particularly delighted to welcome the Executive Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Bukar Shettima, our distinguished Senators representing the 3 Senatorial Districts of Borno state. Our Royal Father, the Shehu of Borno. It is also my honour and privilege to welcome to this event, our ever supportive and indefatigable Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai. I welcome the heads of sister agencies and other security services here. I am equally happy to welcome senior officers both serving and retired as well as all participants to this COSAT Week.

2. Over the years, COSAT Week has provided the Combat Support Arms of the NA a veritable platform to showcase their state of combat readiness as well as to review operational strategies to better support the combat arms in all operations. Furtherance to this tradition and in realisation of this current operational challenges, the theme of the COSAT Week 2018 as approved by the COAS is “Strengthening Combat Support Arms Cooperation in Contemporary Security Challenges”. This theme underscores the need for improved synergy among Combat Support Arms to ensure final defeat of Boko Haram in the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter insurgency operations and other Internal Security challenges.

3. The lectures, discussions and all other activities during this COSAT Week will therefore be tailored towards achieving this objective. In addition to the series of lectures and discussions, there will also be a Simulation of how synergy could positively influence information management, target acquisition, common operational picture as well as prompt decisive action in furtherance to military operations. The simulation exercise will be combined with a low level static display of recent Research and Development innovations by the Combat Support Arms.

4. It is pertinent at this point, to recognise the numerous successes achieved by various exercises embarked upon by AHQ to bring about peace in the country. Some of these exercises among others include: Exs PYTHON DANCE, CROCODILE SMILE, AYEM AKPATUMA, HARBIN KUNAMA and Op LAST HOLD here in Northern Borno. All the combat support Arm Participated actively in all the NA operations and exercises. We will continue to work and train accordingly for the success of future NA operation and exercises.
5. It is equally important to acknowledge the COAS doggedness to ensure the full operationalization of the Combat Support Arms by providing the required resources and equipment that has further smoothen the operations of the Combat Support Arms.

6. The NACA has particularly benefited from the COAS resolve to tremendously improve the operational responsiveness of the NA. The Corps has witnessed the creation of conducive working environment with the building and development of infrastructures in Kontagora, Kachia and various Arty formations and regiments across the country, procurement of new vehicles, equipment, repairs of weapons etc. Additionally, the repairs of some Shilka guns, provision of the platform for the automation system of the 155mm Oto Melara (Beguwa) guns and also the test firing of the guns. In this regard therefore, I wish to thank the COAS for these supports the corps has enjoyed. Additionally, the COSAT Week wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amiable COAS. I wish, on behalf of the commanders, officers and soldiers of Combat Support Arms express our deep appreciation to the COAS for providing all the necessary resources for hosting the training week in addition to giving us the necessary guidance during the preparatory stage of this training week.

7. As I welcome you to this COSAT Week 2018, I will like to thank His Excellency the Executive Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Bukar Shettima for his immeasurable support to ensure the success of this event. Your Excellency Sir, you have always shown your solidarity with the NA. We are grateful to you. On this note, I welcome you once again to COSAT 2018 with the optimism that we will have a successful training week which the outcome will help chart a new course and explore avenue towards improving on our national security.
It is my singular honour and privilege at this juncture, to most respectfully invite the COAS LT Gen TY Buratai ably represented by Maj Gen AA Salihu Commander Training and Doctrine Command to the podium to make his opening remarks.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:14pm On Aug 14, 2018
REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BORNO STATE ALHAJI KASHIM SHETTIMA AT THE COMBAT SUPPORT ARMS TRAINING WEEK 2018 HELD IN COMMAND GUEST HOUSE MAIDUGURI FROM 13 – 17 AUGUST 2018.

Protocol
1. I would like to thank the almighty Allah for making this day a reality in our lives. Before I proceed I will like to extend a warm welcome to everyone present at this occasion. I am particularly delighted to welcome the guests from far and near that took time out of their tight schedules to be here with us this morning, the distinguished senators representing Borno State at the National Assembly, our royal father, the Shehu of Borno, the Chief of Army Staff, heads of other security services, senior officers of the Nigerian Army both serving and retired and other personnel of the Nigerian Army.

2. Today, as we all know commences the Nigerian Army Combat Support Arms Training Week 2018. It is an annual training exercise carried out by the Combat Support Arms of the Nigerian Army that provide an avenue for both their serving and retired officers and other scholars to come together, share ideas, experiences and proffer solutions to security challenges as it affects the military and the National Security of our dear nation. Our nation today is faced with various security challenges such as banditry, kidnapping, farmers/herders clashes insurgency, armed robbery among others. Avenues like this provide the platform to discuss these issues and find possible ways to unravel them.

3. I would like to express my deep appreciation therefore to the Chief of Army Staff for yet another consideration to hold the Combat Support Arms Training Week 2018 here in Borno State. Last month precisely on 6 July 2018, the Nigerian Army Day Celebration was held in Monguno here in Borno State. Likewise, last year in July, the Nigerian Army Small Arms Competition was held at Lt Col Abu Ali Military Range Bama also in this state. These are in addition to other numerous training activities that has been held in Borno State by Nigeria Army. All these are quite commendable and have helped the world to know that peace has returned to the state.
I sincerely wish to thank the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari for his immense support in ensuring that insurgency is defeated in Borno State and the Nation at large.

4. On behalf of the government and the entire people of Borno State, I wish to thank and congratulate the Nigerian Army for its continuous support and well deserved successes in the war against the Boko Haram Insurgents and other internal security challenges. It is my prayers that God will continue to protect and guide all personnel of the military and other security agencies working day and night to bring back lasting peace in Borno State and the nation at large.

5. May God continue to bless the President, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies and the good people of Nigeria. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen I wish you all a successful training week, peaceful and eventful stay in Borno State. On this note, I have the singular honour to declare the Combat Support Arms Training Week 2018 open. Thank you and God bless.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 6:12pm On Aug 14, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS COMBAT SUPPORT ARMS TRAINING WEEK

1. The Nigerian Army is set to hold its Combat Support Arms Training ( COSAT) Week in Maiduguri, Borno State from Monday 13 - Friday 17 August 2018.

2. The training week which will be hosted by the Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery has as its theme, “Strengthening Combat Support Arms Cooperation in Contemporary Security Challenges".

3. Combat Support Arms Training week is an annual event for the combat support units of the Nigerian Army to brainstorm, share and exchange ideas.

4. Activities lined up for the week-long event include lectures, discussions, simulations exercises and display of new innovations by Combat Support Arms.

5. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, senior military officers and other invited guests are expected to be in attendance.

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
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 1:35pm On Aug 14, 2018
jakeporeshenko:
NAF king air maintenance
Am happy that over 80% of aircraft maintenance is been carried out by the NAF engineering crew and in turn is saving a lot of cost for NAF.

That's why the present administration of the airforce is able to embark on a lot of projects.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 1:29pm On Aug 14, 2018
jakeporeshenko:
Egypt and KSA are highlighted in the map thing. grin somebody slept in geography class
shocked grin grin
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 12:16pm On Aug 14, 2018
jakeporeshenko:
According to this article I came across, China’s has managed to sell 100 MALE UCAV to countries in the Middle East and Asia.

http://www.eastpendulum.com/plus-de-100-drones-armes-wing-loong-ii-vendus-a-lexport
Not including EGYPT (North Africa)

And other types of UAV across the globe.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 12:08pm On Aug 14, 2018
joshingjosh:
Please does anyone still have the link to the 10 mins video where they talked about the improvement in the Nigeria's Army vehicles and means of transportation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGVNShPswW0
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 9:51am On Aug 14, 2018
#EA

First photo possible new delivery from Russia. That was a title on vk page one month ago. Other photos of shiny equipment, unclear if new, some certainly not(because of that cobra visible in background).

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 9:35am On Aug 14, 2018
BATTLE FOR AFRICA’: RUSSIA PUSHES INTO ‘FREE COUNTRY FOR THE TAKING’ IN ATTEMPT TO RIVAL THE WEST


https://www.newsweek.com/2018/08/17/russia-putin-africa-kremlin-central-republic-devastated-power-dynamic-1061066.html?amp=1&__twitter_impression=true
Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 9:19am On Aug 14, 2018
EA E.O.D

Foreign Affairs › Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii(op): 9:10am On Aug 14, 2018
Exclusive: New Local Made Minesweeper Based on M-60 tank Chase & mounted on it CCTV appears with Army Forces during Counter-Terrorism operations in Northern #Sinai.
#EA.

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