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bidexiii:
NNSBSC at the Banjul International Airport Gambia (Yundum International).

The way these guys are always deployed in small numbers is an attestment to their abilities (or at least confidence in their abilities by top brass).

Overall I really wonder how many men in the Nigerian navy wear that SBS metal badge.

Maybe 80-100 men

[quote author=Mafialeader post=72285500]DSSC is for professionals while SSC is for combatants with any degree. summary : DSSC office work, SSC war front
I also applied too[/quote
SSC is my dream, but that will be after graduation... 5 more years

jakeporeshenko:
The way these guys are always deployed in small numbers is an attestment to their abilities (or at least confidence in their abilities by top brass).

Overall I really wonder how many men in the Nigerian navy wear that SBS metal badge.

Maybe 80-100 men

Barely scratching above 250 mark. That's by educated guess with their pass rate of 30-35% (open source + reading between lines)

Odunayaw:
Which W/African country has SAM ?

I am against basing in a fellow African's country. First step to power madness

I understand where you are coming from.Except you believe we'll stop intervening in the future we might have to take that step.I am not too good with this,but let us imagine a scenario (A). (A) = a country,let us call her P, is in crisis the leader has refused to step down after losing an election.A resolution is passed by ECOWAS calling for mil intervention etc.Now country P's neighbour,let us call her J,opposed the resolution( or whatever it is called,i already said i'm not good with this). Now J has a modest airforce equipped with 6 Mirage F-1's equipped with exocet ashm's and 4 pantsir SPAAGM systems.How do you envisage Nigeria intervening in such a situation where we won't have control of the airspace.I know this was not perfect,but i believe i've managed to get my thoughts across to you.

Odunayaw:
Barely scratching above 250 mark. That's by educated guess with their pass rate of 30-35% (open source + reading between lines)

In 2009, there were over a hundred SBS 3 years after their establishment, so I imagine they are in their hundreds at this stage.
https://beegeagle./2012/07/24/on-the-nigerian-navys-special-forces-special-boat-service/

[quote author=Field0Marshall post=72289180][/quote]U just enter school??

Mafialeader:
DSSC is for professionals while SSC is for combatants with any degree. summary : DSSC office work, SSC war front
I also applied too

Okay.. thanks though I heard SSC is for 15yrs of service

[quote author=joshingjosh post=72292507]U just enter school??[/quote
Lol... Yea, and after graduation at 500, one year professional training and NYSC dey fa... Chai.
I honestly hate waiting.

joshingjosh:
Okay.. thanks though I heard SSC is for 15yrs of service

My xp.....Have never heard of physically and mentally people been kicked out or forced to retire even after the 15 yrs...

So personally, I think the rule is just a warning, but does not really get enforced...

rka2:
In 2009, there were over a hundred SBS 3 years after their establishment, so I imagine they are in their hundreds at this stage.
https://beegeagle./2012/07/24/on-the-nigerian-navys-special-forces-special-boat-service/

Yeah

Since then they must have had their share of casualties,Retirements etc. Officers don't also stay long in the unit

Field0Marshall:
My xp.....Have never heard of physically and mentally people been kicked out or forced to retire even after the 15 yrs...

So personally, I think the rule is just a warning, but does not really get enforced...

That rule is enforced to the tee

Three I know, were forced to retire at Lt.Col

[quote author=Field0Marshall post=72297383][/quote]No be only u oo

Odunayaw:
That rule is enforced to the tee

Three I know, were forced to retire at Lt.Col

Do u know how many years each service Dssc and SSC take before promotion

Odunayaw:
That rule is enforced to the tee

Three I know, were forced to retire at Lt.Col

Alright thanks

joshingjosh:
No be only u oo

joshingjosh:
Do u know how many years each service Dssc and SSC take before promotion

No

INTERNAL SECURITY: CAS ACTIVATES 21 QUICK RESPONSE WING, COMMISSIONS PROJECTS IN AGATU, MAKURDI

In continuation of efforts to enhance operational responsiveness and effectiveness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday, 19 October 2018, activated the 21 Quick Response Wing (21 QRW) at Agatu in Benue State. The unit, which is under the control of the 211 Quick Response Group Owerri, was established to further enhance NAF’s ability to respond to internal security threats within the Nasarawa-Benue States corridor, working in synergy with other security agencies. While in Agatu, the CAS also inspected the renovated office and residential accommodation at the 21 QRW Base and handed over a borehole constructed by the NAF to the Obagaji Community in Agatu. The CAS, who was accompanied by the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command (AOC SOC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Samson Akpasa, and other senior officers from NAF Headquarters, was received in Agatu by the Chairperson Agatu Local Government Area (LGA), Honourable Comfort Echida, as well as the traditional ruler of Agatu, Chief Dr Godwin Ngbede.

Speaking during the activation ceremony, the CAS stated that he was delighted to be in Agatu to personally activate the 21 QRW. He noted that the decision to establish the QRW in Agatu, as well as the QRWs established at Nguroje in Taraba State and Doma in Nasarawa State, was taken following thorough analysis of the threat environment in the area. Based on this, a request was made to the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, through the Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), who graciously approved the establishment of the unit. The CAS therefore thanked the C-in-C for approving the establishment of the unit and providing the necessary resources to make it a reality. He noted that the establishment of the unit would contribute immensely towards curbing spate of attacks in the area while ensuring that peace is sustained.

Speaking further, the CAS stressed that the NAF would continue to emplace additional facilities, equipment and manpower in the QRW to enable it function effectively and fulfil its mandate. He noted that the ultimate aim was to have at least 500 Special Forces personnel in the unit along with complements of support personnel from other NAF specialties. He also mentioned that NAF would eventually construct a Helipad in the Base to enable the deployment of helicopter gunships to support operations in the area, whenever required. The CAS therefore assured the Chairperson Agatu LGA, the traditional ruler of Agatu and other members of the community that the NAF would continue to do its best to add value to the place. To this end, he announced that the NAF would conduct a 7-day medical outreach for members of the host community in Agatu, which would cater for their medical and minor surgical needs while major surgical cases would be referred to the NAF Hospital in Makurdi with adequate arrangements made for medical evacuation.

Air Marshal Abubakar pledged that the NAF would eventually set up a well-equipped Medical Centre at the 21 QRW that would provide free medical services to the host community. He however requested the continued support of the traditional ruler, community leaders and all members of the community to provide much needed intelligence that would facilitate the conduct of operations to counter threats in the area. He urged them to interact freely with the CO and personnel of 21 QRW who had been tasked to provide necessary support to the host community. While handing over the automated borehole system with 9,000 litres storage capacity and 16 tap heads to the Chairperson Agatu LGA and the traditional ruler of Agatu, the CAS noted that the NAF had provided a generator and would also provide fuel to keep the borehole running.

The CAS had earlier commissioned the second and final phase of the modernization and expansion of the water supply system in NAF Base Makurdi. Conducting the CAS round the facility, the AOC Tactical Air Command, AVM Oladayo Amao, stated that the first phase of the project was executed by Direct Labour in January while the second phase was executed under the 2017 capital projects. The project increased the reservoir capacity from 900,000 litres to 1.35 Million litres with the construction of an additional 450,000 litres sedimentation tank. It also entailed the fabrication and installation of surface and overhead tanks to increase the total capacity to 2.45 Million litres. The reticulation pipes within the Base were also replaced, boosting the water supply by 100 percent. The CAS also commissioned the Battery Charging and Maintenance Bay at the 131 Engineering Group, which had been remodelled and renovated to ensure safer and more efficient conduct of maintenance activities in the Group.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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PRESS RELEASE

ARMY CHARGES PERSONNEL TO BE DECISIVE

1. Troops of 7 Division deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, have been charged to remain committed and decisive in the discharge of their duties towards ending insurgency in the North East of Nigeria.

2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, gave the charge on Friday 19 October 2018 while addressing troops of 7 Division Rapid Deployment Force of Sector 1 undergoing training at a military facility in Monguno Borno State.

3. He added that he was happy to see the troops in high spirit, stressing that his visit was aimed at assessing their training with a view to motivate them in the ongoing fight against insurgency.

4. He also reminded them of their professional responsibility to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria as well as security of lives and property.

5. He urged them to be courageous, focused and work hard in synergy towards ending the problem of insurgency confronting the nation. In his words, “we must work hard with each other to achieve common goal. We are few among many that must do the job. We are the Nigerian military, we did not join this profession by accident, what is happening to Nigeria is Nigerian problem and as good Nigerian citizens in uniform, it is our collective responsibility to discharge our duties by defending our nation", he added.

6. He emphasised on the sacrifices of our past heroes who fought the civil war and their departed colleagues that have so far paid the supreme price for the attainment of peace and unity of the country.

7. He urged the troops to be motivated, prayerful, develop more aggressive posture and be decisive in all assigned tasks.

8. He further stressed that, the efforts of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in providing logistics and other welfare should serve as a moral booster.

9. The Acting GOC was accompanied during the visit by Commanders and some Principal Staff Officers of 7 Division.

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

11. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

FG Has Rehabilitated 254 Repentant Boko Haram Members So Far'


Major General Bamidele Shafa, Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor said the repentant Boko Haram members benefitted from skill acquisition programmes such as tailoring, carpentry and shoe-making, and were provided with funds and business equipment for their chosen ventures.



http://saharareporters.com/2018/10/20/fg-has-rehabilitated-254-repentant-boko-haram-members-so-far

#COIN

What is this supposed to be, a joke?

slimthugchimee2:
What is this supposed to be, a joke?

won't I faint like this

slimthugchimee2:
What is this supposed to be, a joke?

I am dead, I am dying, I am die, I am died. Wetin be dis

Did lie Mohammad really threatened to attract Israel or is it just Nigerians doing what they do best

Army orders 10,000 vests and helmets from Nigeria Machine Tools.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/army-orders-10000-ballistic-vests-helmets-to-battle-insecurity.html

Odunayaw:
Yeah

Since then they must have had their share of casualties,Retirements etc. Officers don't also stay long in the unit

Pls why don't officers stay long, are you aware of any reason? ( Like fear of death ) , just curious...
And do u know about those N.A soldiers who undergo training with SBS, do they become part of SBS or N.A spec ops.

Odunayaw:
No

I think DSSC is fixed, while SSC is based on criterias like field performance, courage etc.

Ibrahimanees:
Army orders 10,000 vests and helmets from Nigeria Machine Tools.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/army-orders-10000-ballistic-vests-helmets-to-battle-insecurity.html

Very good news.

Field0Marshall:
Pls why don't officers stay long, are you aware of any reason? ( Like fear of death ) , just curious...
And do u know about those N.A soldiers who undergo training with SBS, do they become part of SBS or N.A spec ops.

Passing SBS BOC-C can't be accomplished by someone afraid to die.
If that person escapes that, the next 10-12months of training will quickly strip the person naked.

SBS BOC-C is modeled like SEALs BUD/s with a touch of Nigerian flavor . You have heard the testimony of an officer here, these ones are as rough as crocodile hide.

Officers don't stay long because of career progression. What officer doesn't want to reach the pinnacle of his career (Admiralty)

The NA personnel that were trained by/with the SBS return to their parent units(NA SF or the likes) bringing their experience along

numbered:
I understand where you are coming from.Except you believe we'll stop intervening in the future we might have to take that step.I am not too good with this,but let us imagine a scenario (A). (A) = a country,let us call her P, is in crisis the leader has refused to step down after losing an election.A resolution is passed by ECOWAS calling for mil intervention etc.Now country P's neighbour,let us call her J,opposed the resolution( or whatever it is called,i already said i'm not good with this). Now J has a modest airforce equipped with 6 Mirage F-1's equipped with exocet ashm's and 4 pantsir SPAAGM systems.How do you envisage Nigeria intervening in such a situation where we won't have control of the airspace.I know this was not perfect,but i believe i've managed to get my thoughts across to you.

Well received.

In this scenario we had better invest in ECM/EW, Tankers and some "soft power".

The good thing is, the neighborhood we live in won't spend on such things. Let's wake up from this bad dream now

Field0Marshall:
I think DSSC is fixed, while SSC is based on criterias like field performance, courage etc.

Still doesn't answer this

Do u know how many years each service Dssc and SSC take before promotion

Odunayaw:
Passing SBS BOC-C can't be accomplished by someone afraid to die.
If that person escapes that, the next 10-12months of training will quickly strip the person naked.

SBS BOC-C is modeled like SEALs BUD/s with a touch of Nigerian flavor . You have heard the testimony of an officer here, these ones are as rough as crocodile hide.

Officers don't stay long because of career progression. What officer doesn't want to reach the pinnacle of his career (Admiralty)

The NA personnel that were trained by/with the SBS return to their parent units(NA SF or the likes) bringing their experience along

Thanks a lot