lionel4power:

this is basically all a modern air force should have. that's how a proper air force should be structured.

are this the official KAF projection or just recommendations?

also what is the current state of the KAF's F-5 tiger fleet? what are their current capabilities?

KAF needs based on V 2030. Like I said based on our growth rate by 2022 we'll def be at a GDP of 150 bn$. If the KRA can capture 25% of that as tax for a budget of 35 bn$ internally generated funds and maybe another 10 bn$ from bonds with defence taking 2% of total for a decade its very very doable.
The Tigers are the EE version pimped out by the Jordanians at their KADDB, IIRC in 2010. BVR,air refuel and buddy tank refuelling capable. Tbh,beyond that IDK anything and would rather not assume. You know how that causes problems! The 14 or 11 frames are on 70% readiness. F 5s are cheap to fly and very reliable which is why the Swiss and Brazilians still fly them. I'd be happy if the new FSBs give just half of their service.

Am I the only person getting rumours of a coup from our eastern next door neighbours.

"In military combat, cover is anything which is capable of physically protecting an individual from enemy fire. This differentiates it from the similar concept of concealment, in that an object or area of concealment only affords the benefit of stealth, not actual protection from small arms fire or artillery fragments."

There fixed it for you.

The reason we don't use Black/White for camouflage is that they aren't common naturally occuring colours (unless you are in snow)Notice that the SANDF use brown rifles as opposed to the SAPS that uses black. Notice how most SF units in AFghanistan paint their black rifles as soon as they get in country.
From the pic it looks like they're doing coin rural ops.
But hey, if you guys think it looks mean, knock yourself out.

Odunayaw:
Camo = blending into environ

Cover = prevent recognition/protect identity

God have mercy!

jteku:
Am I the only person getting rumours of a coup from our eastern next door neighbours.

I also am getting same report.

61mech:
"In military combat, cover is anything which is capable of physically protecting an individual from enemy fire. This differentiates it from the similar concept of concealment, in that an object or area of concealment only affords the benefit of stealth, not actual protection from small arms fire or artillery fragments."

There fixed it for you.

The reason we don't use Black/White for camouflage is that they aren't common naturally occuring colours (unless you are in snow)Notice that the SANDF use brown rifles as opposed to the SAPS that uses black. Notice how most SF units in AFghanistan paint their black rifles as soon as they get in country.
From the pic it looks like they're doing coin rural ops.
But hey, if you guys think it looks mean, knock yourself out.

...But why do we like making a mountain out of a mole hill?


"balaclava, also known as a balaclava helmet or ski mask, is a form of cloth headgear designed to expose only part of the face. Depending on style and how it is worn, only the eyes, mouth and nose, or just the front of the face are unprotected".

"The balaclavas were worn to conceal the identity of the SAS men because some had been working as undercover "plain clothes" men in Northern Ireland, and might need to resume their duties in the province after the Embassy operation."

Nigerian soldiers

jteku:
Am I the only person getting rumours of a coup from our eastern next door neighbours.

Please be specific.

Mig 29 S , Algerian AF

61mech:
"In military combat, cover is anything which is capable of physically protecting an individual from enemy fire. This differentiates it from the similar concept of concealment, in that an object or area of concealment only affords the benefit of stealth, not actual protection from small arms fire or artillery fragments."

There fixed it for you.

The reason we don't use Black/White for camouflage is that they aren't common naturally occuring colours (unless you are in snow)Notice that the SANDF use brown rifles as opposed to the SAPS that uses black. Notice how most SF units in AFghanistan paint their black rifles as soon as they get in country.
From the pic it looks like they're doing coin rural ops.
But hey, if you guys think it looks mean, knock yourself out.

Seems you were interested in making a point beforehand.

Oh well,my comment was specifically directed at patches' post.
Serving men on this thread have often times mentioned the searing heat that makes wearing any form of Balaclava uncomfortable.

You don't think they wear it riding into battle,do you?

Na wa o

Henry240:

...But why do we like making a mountain out of a mole hill?


"balaclava, also known as a balaclava helmet or ski mask, is a form of cloth headgear designed to expose only part of the face. Depending on style and how it is worn, only the eyes, mouth and nose, or just the front of the face are unprotected".

"The balaclavas were worn to conceal the identity of the SAS men because some had been working as undercover "plain clothes" men in Northern Ireland, and might need to resume their duties in the province after the Embassy operation."

I specifically added this to my early post.

If He wanted to lecture, fine but that wan wey im go dey quote me no folo atall

Odunayaw:
I specifically added this to my early post.

If He wanted to lecture, fine but that wan wey im go dey quote me no folo atall

Clearly stated.

Odunayaw:
Camo = blending into environ

Cover = prevent recognition/protect identity

God have mercy!

Exercise UKUTHULA 2018 CONTINUES …

Photographs by Rifleman Thembinkosi Nkosi

Odunayaw:
Camo = blending into environ

Cover = prevent recognition/protect identity

God have mercy!

*running around with a giant bulls-eye on your face*

Henry240:

...But why do we like making a mountain out of a mole hill?


"balaclava, also known as a balaclava helmet or ski mask, is a form of cloth headgear designed to expose only part of the face. Depending on style and how it is worn, only the eyes, mouth and nose, or just the front of the face are unprotected".

"The balaclavas were worn to conceal the identity of the SAS men because some had been working as undercover "plain clothes" men in Northern Ireland, and might need to resume their duties in the province after the Embassy operation."

You realize that the french soldier got kicked out of the Army for wearing that? Right?

patches689:


You realize that the french soldier got kicked out of the Army for wearing that? Right?

US Marines

Iraqi Soldier

US Navy Seals

ISAF

patches689:


You realize that the french soldier got kicked out of the Army for wearing that? Right?

Source? Pls

patches689:

*running around with a giant bulls-eye on your face*

Still, zero communication
Enjoying yourself?

Henry240:
US Navy Seals

ISAF

You know what I think all of this is?

Hey, its a Nigerian doing that. Let's go over there and piss all around

Na wa

Everybody having fun

Hope people understand the different situations in play like trying to be a badass in a non combat situation or in a photo shoot or PR campaign etc.

Prelevent all over the world

Soldiers do so to pass time or as a R&R activity. Same with self made badges or tattoos etc.

For any combat ops post mission briefing all these balaclavas will end up in the pockets or get replaced by appropriate balaclavas

Don't expect these in combat situations unless the guy forgets to remove them or is caught unawares.

So much a do about nothing.

Personally don't see any problem with these as it helps to keep soldiers pre occupied or keep the moral high, provided they r aware when to use it and when to remove it or replace it as the situation demands.

nemesis8u:
Everybody having fun

Hope people understand the different situations in play like trying to be a badass in a non combat situation or in a photo shoot or PR campaign etc.

Prelevent all over the world

Soldiers do so to pass time or as a R&R activity. Same with self made badges or tattoos etc.

For any combat ops post mission briefing all these balaclavas will end up in the pockets or get replaced by appropriate balaclavas

Don't expect these in combat situations unless the guy forgets to remove them or is caught unawares.

So much a do about nothing.

Personally don't see any problem with these as it helps to keep soldiers pre occupied or keep the moral high, provided they r aware when to use it and when to remove it or replace it as the situation demands.

Succinct

Nigerian Special Forces Wolf Special Forces Vehicle

nemesis8u:
Everybody having fun

Hope people understand the different situations in play like trying to be a badass in a non combat situation or in a photo shoot or PR campaign etc.

Prelevent all over the world

Soldiers do so to pass time or as a R&R activity. Same with self made badges or tattoos etc.

For any combat ops post mission briefing all these balaclavas will end up in the pockets or get replaced by appropriate balaclavas

Don't expect these in combat situations unless the guy forgets to remove them or is caught unawares.

So much a do about nothing.

Personally don't see any problem with these as it helps to keep soldiers pre occupied or keep the moral high, provided they r aware when to use it and when to remove it or replace it as the situation demands.

I understand what you are saying, but it seems Nigeria pays little attention to this things

Alan Warnes
@warnesyworld
·
Sep 26
Seems the Algerian Air Force Chief Major General Abdelkadar Lounes was sacked due to a general lack of proper training across the force. Which contributed to the recent IL-76 and C-130 crashes. The muddled up Gulfstream ISR solution probably didn’t help either.

Nigerian army ARA MRAP

...

Mig 29 S , algerian af

Tunisian GIM SF

Update on BHT attack on Troops of 118 Battalion Arege Borno State.
At the end of the encounter, the following equipment were captured from the BHTs.
1 GUN TRUCK,3 Anti Aircraft GUNS,2 AK 47 rifles, 1 RPG BOMB AND SOME MORTAR BOMBS. 3 GUN TRUCKS WERE ALSO BURNT TO ASHES with their occupants. Unfortunately,6 Soldiers were wounded in action.
The COAS Lt Gen TY Buratai has commended the gallant troops for successfully repelling the attack and directed that the wounded soldiers be immediately evacuated for special medical attention. Pictures below.

Nigerian army Oto Palmera 155mm Self Propelled Artillery

Nigerian army modified Streit Spartan with a mounted ZSU-23-2 AAA

Ghana army Hunter Light Strike/Special Forces Vehicle