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WHO ARE THE SBS?
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The special boat service (SBS) is a special operation unit of the Nigerian Navy. It was modelled after the royal Navy special boat service. It is considered to be one of the most elite naval special forces units in Africa. It was established in 2006.

The establishment of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (SBS) was motivated by the imperative to address the persistent attacks on Nigeria's oil facilities by militant groups and criminal elements in the Niger Delta.

It is predominantly focused on, but not restricted to; littoral and riverine operations, including reconnaissance and surveillance; covert beach reconnaissance in advance of an amphibious assault; recovery or protection of ships and oil installations subject to hostile state or non-state action; maritime counter-terrorism; and offensive action.

The Basic Operating Course (BOC) is the foundational training program that shapes individuals into skilled SBS operatives, known for their elite capabilities. The course comprises three distinct phases, each focusing on crucial aspects of their operational readiness Operatives undergo training in range classification, handling of explosive and demolition weapons, map reading, and intelligence techniques. Upon successful completion of the BOC, operatives are bestowed with the special forces honour badge, serving as a symbol of their exceptional training and distinguishing them as elite members within the Naval personnel.

On 21 April 2020, ten SBS commandos boarded the Tommi Ritscher, a container ship captured by pirates off the shore of Benin. Benin authorities gave the SBS commandos a letter of commendation.

On 12 July 2021, 25 officers of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service completed a five-week Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) alongside a team of U.S. Army Special Forces.

They also had a joint training exercise with the 42 commando royal marines.

Credit: Daoptimist Gallant Daletian

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Make me self go carry my OLD KALA ..


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WTF MAN!

Let's see how it goes.

They were established since 2006 and they have consistently failed to stop the Niger Delta militants from blowing up oil facilities when provoked,why do we celebrate failures and mediocres in Nigeria?

Lol...

Their jobs that will still be contracted to Tompolo's security services... 😂

Photo ops

I've been following them since 2010. I think they are the first standard SOF the Nigerian military will have.

They are still the number one till today not just in Nigeria but in West and Central Africa.

Proudly Navy

Always a beautiful sight to behold. Until they become tools in the hands of corrupt politicians.

We're them dey before Pope die

This is amazing

So many duplication of functions.

In as much as it will favour the masses and support the present administration, it is a welcome development.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
God bless His Excellency PFRN

Ok

Wow

Special boat service wey go still borrow boat from Tompolo company

Still dey escort oil bunkers vessels.... 9ja never serious

Air Force should also establish special Air service in the North to counter kidnappers and terror and bandits

Special Air service

Neva heard if them.if they have such,they wudnt be paying militants to guard pipelines .

Hadled chase available

Ikay

Okay.

Okay

Like USA navy seal team 6 Abi?

Impressive

Good, they look like US marines

WOW

Did I see a white guy behind..and please they are so hungry to protect hungry Nigerians

Okay

Only good at practice display, when it comes to the real deal they scamper.