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Hey Guys, Good Morning... HAPPY SUNDAY to us All

Abeg Nah 1 matter fly enter my head this Morning And I go Like make SENIOR MEN FOR THIS THREAD help put Mouth and Contribute...

INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE (ISR) AT THE FRONTLINE WITH THE USE OF ANIMALS

With Reference to the UAV/Drone matter wey we discuss the other day, me I bn dey think sey WHAT OF SWITCHING TO THE USE OF HOMING PIGEONS for Photographic Espionage of the BOKO-ISWAP Territories, Plans and Activities.....

ACCORDING TO HISTORY::

Homing pigeons were widely used by both American and British forces during World War II. In fact, the U.S. Army had an entire Pigeon Breeding and Training Center at Fort Monmouth, N.J., where the pigeons were trained to carry small capsules containing messages, maps, photographs and cameras. Military historians claim that more than 90 percent of all pigeon-carried messages sent by the U.S. Army during the war were received.

The birds even participated in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 because troops operated under radio silence. The pigeons sent information about German positions on Normandy beaches and reported back on the success of the mission.

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From this Letter I got on another Nairaland this morning, seems 114K is the starting salary for Level 8

oscarfrosh:
The person that hit the flying officer is a he not a she, he was detained that very same day, he has undergo drug test, his driving license has been scrutinized, investigation is going on bro. Don't just make conclusion things please

Funny Enough, I ain't making any conclusion Brother... RIP to the Dead

ugo4u:
You don't expect them to post pics of a deceased Female Fg Offr. It's not only disrespectful to her, it's also disrespectful to the family. The person that hit her has been detained by the NAF investigations are still going on.

Aiit Civilian General... Make we All Chill and wait for the Outcome of their Investigation

sikowitz17:
This greyhound movie has just shown the importance of believing in God while in the military... omo mhen it’s God as God alone

U can also add the following.... Though THEY ARE ALL BASED ON TERRORISTS ACTION AND IDEOLOGIES
(1) Septembers of Shiraz
(2) AirLift
(3) India's Most Wanted
(4) Hotel Mumbai
(5) Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (our friends)
(6) The 15:17 to Paris
(7) Dhaka Attack
( 1971 : Beyond Borders
(9) CleanSkin
(10) 6 days

My Candid Advice to we the Intending Applicants be sey Make we just chill and No overdo any form of I TOO KNOW coz A THOROUGH ANALYSIS OF WHAT HAPPENED TO LT COL ABU ALI at MALAM FATORI the Other day he was Killed was Nothing but Pure set Up (Real Narration by a Soldier who was also in Borno as at that time to my Close 4rnd at NYSC Enugu Campsite 2017 Batch A).....

Reports Generating from some quarters now sef has it that The KIA Airforce Lady just came back from fighting bandits in Katsina that day she was Ironically Killed by a Break Failure Car in Reverse (lol)....

Now is this some form of Coincidence as Well?? WHO IS THE GIRL THAT WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND WILL THERE BE ANY PUNISHMENT for what she has Caused?? Please I want to Ask sef, HAS ANYONE SEEN THE PICX OF HER DEAD BODY YET AND WHY NOT??

just imagine

sikowitz17:
he was killed and when his body was examined by other course mates, bullet entry points came from behind and not from front..

My brother, U see ehn, this Boko Haram Madness ain't surprising a bit Anymore.. Wetin make me Give up be sey HOW CAN THE LIKES OF LATE ABBA KYARI, BABAGANA MONGUNO (National Security Adviser), SENATOR NDUME (Chairman Senate committee on Army), LT Gen BURATAI (COAS), MAGU (Suspended EFCC chair) ALL COME FROM BORNO STATE AND YET WITH THEIR POST AND INFLUENCE, DEY NEVER FIND ANY MEANINGFUL AND CONVINCING SOLUTION TO THE BOKO-ISWAP MENACE having Borno has its stronghold....

Inclusive Also, ALL THE PARAMILITARY AGENCIES have Northerners as their BOSSES except (FRSC), And Yet still no Difference.. Do u now think NOT BN ABLE TO ACHIEVE A REASONABLE RESULT SO FAR IS A MERE COINCIDENCE... We Really have to Wake Up and Face the Ugly Fact

Let's be Realistic at this Juncture, BOKOHARAM Issue Nah Politics by the Northern Elites, Simple as ABC...

Now my question is this, WHY IS IT THAT THE POST OF THE DEFENCE MINISTER IS A FIXED SLOT FOR THE NORTHERNERS?? Its a Puzzle I leave U all With to Unravel

Blueelf:
When an army is divided along ethnic lines, how do ou expect brothers in arms to watch each others backs

cc ugo4u, sikowitz, explosiveskull, odimbannmadi, quadrilayinde

I actually don't expect U to be surprised bro... Just Imagine this from Buhari

May Her soul rest in Perfect peace...

ALSO IN THE NEWS:

(1) The Counterterrorism Unit (CTU) of the Nigerian Police force, Maiduguri Command Rescued 2 Soldiers Kidnapped by the boko boys (https://nationalaccordnewspaper.com/police-rescue-soldiers-from-boko-haram-after-attack-in-borno/)

(2) Gen Adeniyi (Immediate past theatre commander, OPLD) to Face General Court Martial on the 20th July... Report has it that His Summin to the AHQ Garrison Might not be Unconnected to His Activities while he was still the OPLD theater commander (https://www.sunnewsonline.com/adeniyi-ex-opld-commander-to-face-court-martial/amp/)


NOW, THESE ARE MY QUESTIONS.......

(1) Since this is the 2nd Time the Nigerian Police has shown their Undisputed Capacity in dealing a heavy blow with the Boko guys, WHY CAN'T THE GOVERNMENT JustMobilize them to Work hand-in-hand with the Army and Airforce.??

(2) As for Gen Adeniyi, seems I already see this coming, so Is it now a Crime to Open up on the Rottenness of the Army Higher Authorities...??

Kalapizim:
tell them o

my guy wey enlist via dssc as public relations dey trench for NE now

This is actually getting more Interesting... Lyk Seriously... No wonder my soldier 4rnd always talk codedly Anytime I try make some Enquiries from Him... All is well

Putin007:
Viewers discretion highly adviced.

https://www.idrakhaber.com/nijerya-ordusuna-ait-araclardan-olusan-konvoya-atilan-pusunun-sonuclarindan-kesitler/

WTF is this... Seriously Vomit Carry me IMMEDIATELY, I couldn't help but Throw up... Wetin dey happen Exactly, me No dey understand again ooo..

Now my people, I go like make we follow reason 1 matter like that together... As per All these Local and Traditional Disappearance Charm + the Bullet Dusting and Dodging package, Is it that Such Parole No dey work for the Boko guys Or Soldiers No blv in such Or Under some Oath not to Ever try such...

JUST MY PERSONAL OBSERVATION

It appears 95% of most of these KIA gallant men are the RRI guys while the Remaining 10% are the RC AND SSC guys wey ALL dey Special Forces...

Now my question is this.... CAN WE REALLY SAY THAT THE OFFICERS ARE STILL TO SOME EXTENT SAFER COMPARED TO THEIR RRI COUNTERPART??

ugo4u:
NSE will do. Even at that they won't even ask of it.
Like the pic I posted in my quoted reply to you, as long as your course is recognised by NUC/COREN then you're good to go.

Thanks brotherly... I Appreciate

AirmanB:
It should be, which of d Engineering discipline did u finish with?

My brother, no mind me ooo... Local man just dey find Way to Leverage chances since Nah Baba God we dey look upto for Grace... As for ur question, Nah Metallurgical and Materials Engineering I study and its Listed under NAEME (Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) Corps...

So my main Concern now be sey Shey Nah my course direct Professional Certificate I go collect nii (Metallurgical Society of Nigeria, MSN) Abi that of the General Engineering Profession (Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE)

ugo4u:
Courses under Intelligence and S&T hardly have any recognised Membership body or Certification in Nigeria that's why they kuku didn't mention anything about getting certification for those courses.

Civilian general Sir, I totally understand ur point about the Certification Issue and I Sincerely Appreciate ur Explanation.. But my Concern is this, IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE FOR ANY COURSE WEY NUC CERTIFY WEY NO GO GET PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE MEMBERSHIP PLATFORM, I SINCERELY DOUBT THAT Sir.... Coz the Next question will be, ON WHAT BASIS ARE THEIR LECTURERS WRITING AND SUBMITTING INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS AND ARTICLES??

sikowitz17:
my course for example International relations is listed under intelligence but doesn’t have a membership or professional certification ...

Henhenn Really, what of NIIA (Nigerian Institute of International Affairs) wey get their Head Office for VI, Marina, Lagos.... Brother, Don't you think U reaching out to make further Enquiries wouldn't be a bad idea Since they have a Landmark address already

jelraj:
Fake as in?
I have two friends who passed out as ncos recently na

Nah the NEW ONGOING ADVERT as posted online by some mischievous elements Army talk sey Nah Rumour

Jhennie:
If you don't have a strong God-father, then you need it when you're applying.
otherwise, you can keep praying to God that they overlook that when scrutinizing your application.

Good morning

I want to believe a Graduate Membership Certificate of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) will be Accepted since Local man never get 4 years post-graduation field experience to request for Higher membership Cadre

Plus I learnt this Last year DSSC guys were pardoned as per their Professional Membership Certificate, even those wey No sabi Powerful Connect

Jhennie:
Good morning everyone

He also said that if they decide to have any recruitment, it might be in October or November.

Please how true are these news?

The october date too is still very much possible coz 2018 SSC/DSSC form came out on Oct 19, A day after my Nysc POP... So it shouldn't sound strange

Blueelf:
Those are Nations...we are talking about terrorists here...and they had the whole world against them, so its a different scenario entirely

Lol brother... I actually expect U to get the Message... There are exceptions to ur earlier statement, that's all and thus the reason for the Example... One Love

Blueelf:
The best form of defence is attack you know

GERMANY AND JAPAN WERE THE AGGRESSORS in WORLD WAR II, HOW DID THAT WORK OUT FOR THEM? HOW ARE THEY SEEN BY HISTORY?

It's not about how strikes first, IT'S ABOUT WHO IS STILL THERE AFTER THE STRIKING IS DONE.

explosiveskull:
Please bro, I love this and will love the permission to copy.

One Love brother

Blueelf:
Bro, no disrespect but this sounds too theoretical

In an actual war setting with stressed men and a dire situation, how would a lieutenant maintain the calm?

Haba Nah, I understand U brother...

Your first priority must be to become worthy of leading them. Lead by example every day and in everything you do, whether it is at physical training, on field exercises, or on the range. Face it, you will have to prove yourself every day as a lieutenant. Put yourself in their shoes and take a hard look at yourself.
(1) Would you follow a person with your standards?
(2) Would you follow a person with your level of tactical and technical expertise? Do not be a hypocrite.

If you expect the soldiers to meet a certain standard, ensure you exceed it. Stay cool under pressure and be a calming presence in the platoon when things get stressful. Remember this when you arrive as a new platoon leader, you are like a transplanted organ. THE BODY (PLATOON) EITHER ACCEPTS OR REJECTS YOU BASED ON YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AND ATTITUDE.

Blueelf:
What about the level of respect a young lieutenant can expect from his troops? particularly the very experienced NCOs...

Can we start a conversation about this?

There is a Great piece I'd love to share on this topic...

THE SUCCESSFUL LIEUTENANT
(by CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER J. COURTNEY, currently the commander of Alpha Company, 306th MI Battalion at Fort Huachuca).

He Highlighted what he termed as THE TEN RULES OF SUCCESS (AND RESPECT) BEING ACHIEVED BY A LIEUTENANT

(1) Lead from the front
(2) Put the Troops first
(3) Lead Via ur Platoon Sergeant and Squad leaders
(4) Training is your No 1 priority
(5) Inspect what U expect
(6) Know what U do not know and do something about it
(7) Guard your Integrity
( Understand the roles of the other leaders
(9) Learn to make do with Scarce resources and personnel
(10) Remember to have fun and never lose ur sense of humour

HIS FOOTNOTE....

The lieutenant years are some of the most rewarding and memorable of your Army career. I will not mislead you and tell you that every day will be pleasant, but as you meet all the challenges, your confidence will grow. You will experience both great successes and many disappointments along the way. If you remember the points listed above and use your common sense, you are well on your way. Learn from your mistakes and do notrepeat them.

IN CLOSING, YOU WILL NOTE THAT NOWHERE DID I HIGHLIGHT OFFICER'S EVALUATION REPORTS OR HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR SENIOR RATER. IF YOU ALWAYS LEAD BY RIGHT EXAMPLE, TRAIN YOUR TROOPS, TAKE CARE OF SOLDIERS, MAINTAIN BOTH YOUR EQUIPMENT AND YOUR INTEGRITY, AND DEVELOP YOURSELF AS A PROFESSIONAL, THOSE MATTERS WILL TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES.

Blueelf:
What about the level of respect a young lieutenant can expect from his troops? particularly the very experienced NCOs...

Can we start a conversation about this?

PERSONAL TRAITS THAT CAN AFFECT LEADERSHIP:

(1) Ambition
(2) Drive and tenacity
(3) Self-confidence
(4) Psychological openness
(5) Realism and
(6) An insatiable appetite for learning
(7) Integrity and Character

THESE PERSONAL TRAITS MANIFEST IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS.

(1) Do you stew over a decision alone, or bring in trusted advisors for candid discussions?
(2) Do you allow yourself to be influenced by other people, changing your position in light of better analysis by a subordinate?
(3) Are you a procrastinator who wants more and more data – more certainty – before making a decision? Or are you impulsive, making a snap decision based on your gut instincts?
(4) Will you impose your will on the organization, or seek a productive consensus that aligns the entire business with your goals.

Noseme:
Done

Mr Noseme, U are indeed a Kind and a Compassionate fellow... Pls Never stop helping people out... I pray the Lord Almighty shall Accept ALL UR PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT DESIRES B4 THE END OF THIS YEAR (AMEN)

Dannyhonda:
You never no wetin dey sup lmao

The most pathetic part of this whole story is that The DHQ keeps lieing about the Number of Army Casualties... Its so Annoying and the Picx are Scarily Gory

Let's All just keep our hands crossed and wait for the Activation of the Registration Portal... We go All dey Ok Las Las

explosiveskull:
Why you ask these military guys some kind intricate questions, they seem to be speaking in parables even those you are close to; is it that they don't trust you with the information, or are they scared you'll sniff out the fear in them? I as a person can't blame them if they are scared because though they are rugged but they are still flesh and blood.

Exactly my fear too,brother.. Imagune that my 4rnd telling me that No matter how much anything I think sey I know about the Army, E no reach A drop of water of the actual reality on ground... That Actually shows that A lot dey wey Aspirants No know

And as for not divulging much info, I guess they probably under some kind of Oath Allegiance as rightly posited by Ugo4U earlier

In Summary My fellow Aspiring Applicants, I REALLY WANT US TO BE SINCERE WITH OURSELVES and Ask Ourselve A very Gernane Question...

AM I 100% SURE THAT I AM NOT PLANNING TO JOIN COX OF THE MASS UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE COUNTRY U can Ascertain this in Ur Mind by asking ursef further that LET'S JUST ASSUME I'M BN GIVEN THE RARE PRIVILEGE BY A STRONG CONNECT IN THE SENATE TO PICK ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOB OF UR WISH AND IT SHALL SURELY BE GRANTED, WILL U STILL PICK THE ARMY??

Victory is from God Alone