₦airaland Forum

Faithful007:
Some have it but may not need it. I’m not here defend countries with Marines corps.

My point is that Marines are ‘naval infantry’ to storm enemy beaches and ports, they’re not for counter insurgency. I’m guessing Most of those countries likely don’t have army amphibious divisions. It’s the same thing.

In conclusion, forming a marine corps under the navy for the purpose of counter insurgency, is as stupid as it sounds.

Faithful007:
It applies to all aspects of government spending. Not just military. However, in this, it still applies.

The Nigerian Marine corps you're talking about, what exactly is their role? Countries with marines mostly have expeditionary interests hence the name marine. But

Odunayaw:
Wdym an arm of the military that does nothing? The work in the coasts and in the Gulf of guinea is nothing?

I have said it, the issue is not merely NN setting up a marine regiment. Rather, It's the focus on internal inland operations. You gloss over the fact that NA has two amphibious divisions. What is a brigade strength going to add?

Lastly, the SBS is special forces and it's not a surprise they operate in the NE. They're all terrain.

Faithful007:
One thing I’ve come to realize about Africans and African governments is that we/they place so much value on how impressive, fascinating or sophisticated a project appears,

Rather than the economic benefits and practical utility of that thing as opposed to its initial and running costs.

A lot of government spending in Africa goes into vanity projects.

Odunayaw:
There is enough precedence to fear NN is placing too much focus inland. I mean check that news report, "deployed to 30 states." That's not a thing to celebrate!
I mean, the CNS stated[in another place] the service has 30k+ personnel and I gasped. 30k for what tonnage Navy?!

MARCOS are exactly what our SBS is. However, I have always wanted a ranger/marine unit for NN in order to free up the SBS, but uninspiring insinuation of a policing focus is my concern.

Odunayaw:
I had a discuss with Beegeagle a month ago on this matter of Navy infantry/marine thing.

IMO it's an unnecessary swelling of NN size, strain on their budget and duplication of responsibility existing with NA (amph bde). I mean this a NN we're praying for fighting ships for, angling to pick up the ball other lazy MDAs/LEAs have dropped.

NN must not confuse activity with importance. I think they are the arm of service that have a true claim to strategic importance.

For example, NA's 6 Div is still struggling to come to full strength. I can't remember when last I heard anything of 81 Div. The money (or/and the will) is not there. What have they promised NN that's fueling the Marines?

Odunayaw:
I read something mentioning Navy Marines in this command. Do you know anything about them?

kenpaul0:
Is this different from the SBS?

kabe1:
Nigerian Navy Unveils Special Operations Command (NNSOC) Forces.

Exnavyboy62:
This post caught my attention. The recent trend of the Nigerian Airforce and Navy acquiring AW-109 helicopters with VIP transport-esque interior cabins. Is this a cause for concern about management of funds or the higher ups are improving in the department of personnel welfare.?? Are they really bought to transport high ranking officers and their wives or is it to create a comfortable environment for helo-borne teams.

Bidexiii, do you happen to know if the NA’s Aviation Squadron and its UH-1 Huey helicopters only transport high ranking officials or they also deliver utilities to FOBs or they are still in the planning stage to make them do so.

jteku:
i really miss our MI 35M in action ohhh

bidexiii:
What's wrong with the @NA when it comes with acquisition of hardwares and acquiring good numbers ? Apart from the CS/VP3 MRAP, most hardware they've bought are always of little quantity.
Have always think ther is something wrong with @NA leadership?