BlackBaron:

The only good units in Nigeria seem to be 'SF' soldiers. Otherwise footage from non SF soldiers mostly leaves a dross taste. I think of it like SF get private school education while the rest are public educated. The latter while not all bad exhibit the limited training they got.

That is not correct.
The NA artillery are one of the best , they have made their bones.
let us leave it there .
There are a lot of NA GUYS that have been to hell and back
despite their well deserved poor image the NPF COIN have fought well.

nemesis8u:


AMRs at 800m

Didn't think of it because of how long it takes to obtain proficiency on it

Mix in QLZ-87 grenade launchers etc as another option for medium range engagement @400m , has a HEDP ammo suited to defeat light armour

Another sweet destroyer. Light and deadly out to 600m

LTGEN:

That is not correct.
The NA artillery are one of the best , they have made their bones.
let us leave it there .
There are a lot of NA GUYS that have been to hell and back
despite their well deserved poor image the NPF COIN have fought well.

I stand by my assertion. I stated mostly... Not all.
We do have some stand out units for sure.

nemesis8u:


Very difficult to get a hit on a fast moving target from a MCLOS atgm.

IMO Better option for long range defence is AMRs @800m

Mix in QLZ-87 grenade launchers...

Exactly. We've seen anti materiel rifles taking out engine blocks or significant damage to technicals. In all, just implying the rather lethargic ability to adapt by NA in over a decade of fighting. Some of these weapons took lesser time to get introduced in Syria.

#NN

Odunayaw:
How about about forcing them into kill zones by "claymore-ing" break points/weak points and then taking them out with 60mm mortars and AGLs

I stated that they are expensive, but in another way could anything be expensive if your life depends on it? Good and capable weaponry could/would've maybe helped finished this war in the North East if the past and present govt were serious. I remember a movie based on the memoir of a journalist (tango whiskey foxtrot), I saw where a marine used a javelin ATGM to destroy a car, their commander berated him for using thousands dollars weapon for that purpose, but for me it got the job done and the question is, what would've happened if he didn't use the ATGM. War is expensive, very expensive.

Geronimo, when you consider the damage technicals has done to NA, especially in the overrunning of bases as was seen late last year. You would agree that preventing that is worth the cost of an ATGM.

Technicals are best engaged from a standoff range. It is when they get within range that bad things start happening. The French in op serval in Mali and earlier in Ivory Coast took em out with atgms, be it hand held, vehicle mounted or heliborne.

Odunayaw:
How about about forcing them into kill zones by "claymore-ing" break points/weak points and then taking them out with 60mm mortars and AGLs

Claymore! Do we even have them in our inventory? And don't forget Nigeria has acceded to the Ottawa treaty on the non use of anti personnel mine.

Geronimoe:




Claymore! Do we even have them in our inventory? And don't forget Nigeria has acceded to the Ottawa treaty on the non use of anti personnel mine.

If that treaty can raise our dead soldiers, well what the hell!
As for me, they can pound sand, its not like the claymore will be laid indiscriminately

Geronimoe:

I stated that they are expensive, but in another way could anything be expensive if your life depends on it? Good and capable weaponry could/would've maybe helped finished this war in the North East if the past and present govt were serious. I remember a movie based on the memoir of a journalist (tango whiskey foxtrot), I saw where a marine used a javelin ATGM to destroy a car, their commander berated him for using thousands dollars weapon for that purpose, but for me it got the job done and the question is, what would've happened if he didn't use the ATGM. War is expensive, very expensive.

I am for cost effectiveness. That ATGM is already listed in that units Table of Organisation and Equipment so really it would just be a matter of time for it to be used. If a Carl Gustav were on hand and the fellow used a Javelin without the necessary orders he would get a major stick.

Yes, life before money but when your money is gone through attrition what then happens.

#COIN
#BATTLEFIELD GROUNDS

Odunayaw:
If that treaty can raise our dead soldiers, well what the hell!
As for me, they can pound sand, its not like the claymore will be laid indiscriminately

If you don't sign such agreement an embargo might be placed on such country, especially in buying military hardwares.

Buying these ATGM is not the problem; if BHT should overrun one of those bases these sophisticated weapons would be used against us. That's my own fear.

bidexiii:


If you don't sign such agreement an embargo might be placed on such country, especially in buying military hardwares.

Buying these ATGM is not the problem; if BHT should overrun one of those bases these sophisticated weapons would be used against us. That's my own fear.

Yes we signed them, but we aren't going to use them indiscriminately are we?

Exactly, that's why I commented on that article a fellow shared here. It seemed like the article was expecting to see atgm in terrorist hands

#Libya- interesting combo:
We're used to seeing the #Jordan|ian-made KADDB al-Wahsh APC in Libya by now, but looks like this one is sporting a recoilless rifle in the Snake Head turret.

#Algeria- another large weapons cache discovered in Tamanrasset, near #Mali/#Niger, which according to the MDN (hard to verify because poor pics) contained (among others):
10 BM-21 rockets, 12 120mm shells, 2 SPG-9 shells, an RPG-2 and 180 grenades .

Seems there's still heavier arms available in #Libya: This 9K111M Faktoria ATGM was available for sale in late Jan 2019.

It was manufactured in Febuary 1999, has serial 02451 & was likely made in Russia. The Faktoria is one of the more modern/deadly versions of the Fagot ATGM.

Nigerian Army Troops of 22 Brigade repelled an ISWAP infiltration into Ngowm Village on Wednesday 6th March 2019, scores of terrorists killed. Military recovered are 2 Gun Trucks mounted with 12.7mm AA's 2 RPG Bombs and 5 AK47rifles. Additionally captured was a Galil ACE most likely looted from the Cameroonian BIR and almost certainly would have been used by an ISWAP commander. Nigerian Army defensive posture seems to have improved over the last few months around Lake T'chad with better base defences and fortifications.

Odunayaw:
Didn't think of it because of how long it takes to obtain proficiency on it



Another sweet destroyer. Light and deadly out to 600m

We know that to counter Boko boys swarm tactics, NA has tried mounting AGL to their vehicles and even at bases, but we don’t see those around anymore, in 2016 NA also acquired Gatling guns but we don’t see those around either, maybe only special forces employ them

Anyways I think it’s the responsibility of NA senior officers to find a lasting solution that’s affordable yet effective to this issue of BHT technicals.

jakeporeshenko:

We know that to counter Boko boys swarm tactics, NA has tried mounting AGL to their vehicles and even at bases, but we don’t see those around anymore, in 2016 NA also acquired Gatling guns but we don’t see those around either, maybe only special forces employ them

Anyways I think it’s the responsibility of NA senior officers to find a lasting solution that’s affordable yet effective to this issue of BHT technicals.

Yes, we don't see them around often but they are still in theatre. Few numbers maybe? The Gatlings are veryyyy few, probably bought to test if its better than firing shilkas.
The issue with the Army is never buying or never buying enough[Arms or Ammo] (Another reason why I am so pissed with how DICON is being handled)

Another way of doing things is to track and destroy by SF. Any solution truly must be affordable, efficient and effective

Odunayaw:
I am for cost effectiveness. That ATGM is already listed in that units Table of Organisation and Equipment so really it would just be a matter of time for it to be used. If a Carl Gustav were on hand and the fellow used a Javelin without the necessary orders he would get a major stick.

[b[b]]Yes, life before money but when your money is gone through attrition what then happens[/b][/b] .

Life goes on.
For God's sake we are a country, it's not as if using those equipments will make us go completely broke.

bidexiii:
A Nigerian soldier Explained how he fought Boko Haram half naked in sambisa forest...

the guy is always saying rubbish on instagram and do complain. He has since be sacked by the NA

Odunayaw:
Yes, we don't see them around often but they are still in theatre. Few numbers maybe? The Gatlings are veryyyy few, probably bought to test if its better than firing shilkas.
The issue with the Army is never buying or never buying enough[Arms or Ammo] (Another reason why I am so pissed with how DICON is being handled)

Another way of doing things is to track and destroy by SF. Any solution truly must be affordable, efficient and effective

I think the gatling was used to siphon money.....has any body here seen any? Two in any FOB, mounted on a vehicle would go a long way if stopping BHT attacks, since the days of beeg, i have been clamouring for claymore mines, to be positioned in such a way....you herd BHT into kill zones, and special squads, whose jobs is basically eradication of technicals......

Stephandeswardt:



I think the gatling was used to siphon money.....has any body here seen any? Two in any FOB, mounted on a vehicle would go a long way if stopping BHT attacks, since the days of beeg, i have been clamouring for claymore mines, to be positioned in such a way....you herd BHT into kill zones, and special squads, whose jobs is basically eradication of technicals......

Exactly what has always being on my mind whenever I hear of BH attack on any military base, which is typically like a zombie like attack waves upon waves(Strength in numbers), even as a civilian that has never touched a gun I can draw out a superb base defence plan that even ISIS won't penetrate, now the question is, are there no military personnel that can fashion out an almost impregnable base? if civilians with no field experience whatsoever can come up with bright ideas? what is really happening to the Nigerian military for Godsake. I know NA have very bright minds, why are the ideas of these set of people not actionable? I just tire for this country.
21st century warfare is now more of tactical ingenuity, even with limited resources a well formulated plan/tactics can go a long way in keeping the enemies at bay.

shadowprimezero:
Nigerian Army Troops of 22 Brigade repelled an ISWAP infiltration into Ngowm Village on Wednesday 6th March 2019, scores of terrorists killed. Military recovered are 2 Gun Trucks mounted with 12.7mm AA's 2 RPG Bombs and 5 AK47rifles. Additionally captured was a Galil ACE most likely looted from the Cameroonian BIR and almost certainly would have been used by an ISWAP commander. Nigerian Army defensive posture seems to have improved over the last few months around Lake T'chad with better base defences and fortifications.

Hi.

Are you in the Army

French Dassault Rafale fighter jet and puma helicopters deployed in Chad, old pic...
Chadian AirForces aircrafts in the background

jakeporeshenko:
French Dassault Rafale fighter jet and puma helicopters deployed in Chad, old pic...
Chadian AirForces aircrafts in the background

Wow.....
So are these Rafale jets deployed to fight BHT in Chad and it's environs

PRESS RELEASE:

NIGERIAN ARMY HAS APPROVED POSTINGS AND APPOINTMENTS OF SENIOR OFFICERS

The Nigerian Army has today Thursday the 7th of March 2019, released the postings and appointments of some of its senior officers. Those affected by this, include, Major General ECN OBI who has been posted to Defence Headquarters as Chief of Defence Standard and Evaluation, Major General LF Abdullahi from Headquarters Nigerian Army Education Corps, to Defence Headquarters Director Veteran Affairs Division, Major General OG Adeniyi from Defence Headquarters to Theatre Command (Operation LAFIA DOLE) and appointed Deputy Theatre Commander, while Brigadier General GK Nwosu, the Chief of Staff Headquarters 82 Division has been posted to Nigerian Army Special Forces School as Acting Commandant, Brigadier General CA Apere from Nigeria Army Special Forces School to 82 Division as Chief of Staff.

Similarly, Brigadier General KI Yusuf has been posted to Nigerian Army Shool of Finance and Account and appointed Commandant, Brigadier General MNB Mamman from Headquarters Nigerian Army Engineers (Sappers Engineering Nigeria Limited) to Headquarters Nigerian Army Engineers and appointed Director Army Works, Brigadier General AD Gbadebo from Headquarters Nigerian Army Engineers to Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering and appointed Deputy Commandant, Brigadier General SS Araoye from Nigerian Army College of Logistics to Nigerian Army Central Workshop and appointed Commandant, Brigadier General CA Thomas from Military Hospital Lagos to Defence Headquarters (Office of the Chief of Defence Staff) and appointed Gender Adviser.

Others affected by this development are - Colonel DC Bako to remain in Sector 2 Operation LAFIA DOLE and appointed Acting Chief of Staff, Colonel SO Omotosho to Technical Group Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and appointed Acting Commander and Colonel LG Lepdung to remain in Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and appointed Acting Director Research and Development among others.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
7 March 2019

Odunayaw:
You might like to explain what ATGMs are needed for please

On this page we've seen regular grunts wielding Marksman Rifles- In the shape of Steyr ssg69 and Dragunovs also have we seen Advanced Optics in the shape of thermal imagers.

Tell me, do these need to be captured before you know the inventory of the Army?
You sound like you read the article with a preconceived idea of things

Not to forget Osris T5000 severally

yoged:
the guy is always saying rubbish on instagram and do complain. He has since be sacked by the NA

Kindly give me his link.

LIST OF ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR 2019 NIGERIAN AIR FORCE ZONAL RECRUITMENT EXERCISE
Eligible applicants for the 2019 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Zonal Recruitment Exercise for Airmen/Airwomen are to report to their various zonal centers on 16 March, 2019. Applicants are to report with the original and photocopies of all relevant documents. They are once more reminded that the Nigerian Air Force Recruitment process is completely FREE OF CHARGE and without any gratification. Applicants are strongly advised NOT to have any dealings with anyone demanding money as a guarantee for recruitment into the Service, as no applicant is required to make any payment to any individual or bank account at any time during the recruitment process. Click on the link below for list of eligible candidates




http://airforce.mil.ng/downloads

CaptainStephen:
Kindly give me his link.

@officialbenison on instagram.

Fynline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFlfIEuBz8Y

Short clip on NBSS

Nice one. I hope the SBS have a proper kill house for CQB and hostage rescue trainings

PRESS RELEASE:

TROOPS DISLODGED BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS NEAR NGWOM AND KUBU VILLAGES

Troops of 122 Task Force Battalion deployed in the Forward Operation Base at Ngwom Community in Borno State have effectively destroyed some Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) when they (troops) had a fierce encounter with the terrorists fighting in 4 gun trucks at about 2230hrs on Wednesday, the 6th of March, 2019.

The bandits (BHTs), had in the recent past, attempted to attack the same troops' location but phyrrically receded because of stiff resistance and aggressive pursuit from the indefatigable and patriotic troops on a noble military expedition.

In the encounter, tremendous success was achieved, - troops captured the following;

a. 2 Gun trucks mounted with Anti Aircraft Guns
b. 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Tubes
c. 5 AK 47 rifles

Additionally, 5 BHTs were forcefully sent to "permanent sleep". Several others evidently escaped with gunshot wounds.

Similarly, on the same day, at about 2300 hours, troops deployed at Gulak responded to a distress call from Kubu village in Shani Local Government Area of Borno State on the nefarious activities of terrorists - criminals operating in the village.

On getting close to the area, the bandits engaged the troops with sporadic firing. In the process, the following incidences were recorded;

A BHT was deleted and 1 AK 47 rifle was recovered. No lost of life or casualty on the part of the Nigerian Army.

The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1, Operation Lafiya Dole, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu commended the troops and conveyed the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai's commendation and continued support in the war against terrorism and insurgency. He urged them to maintain the momentum at all times.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army
Public Relations
8 March 2019