bidex111:



Capturing HVT is not for a specialised infantry; it's for the bad ass/ elite forces.

Let's call a spade a spade.

Not really.

With the way modern training in the more capable first world units is going, you could probably even rely on experienced regulars to do it (provided they dont have to do a HALO jump or swim 3km to do it). During the Iraq occupation you had all sorts of units kicking doors and grabbing people. If I remember correct, one of Saddams inner circle got captured in a raid conducted by artillerymen.

Althought there would be an increased chance of your HVT coming back with extra holes in him.

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Henry240:

The job of the AFSF also includes grabbing HVT, Recon and FAC. However the role they've mostly played is that of a super specialized light infantry.

Members of the AFSF come only from the SBS, Regiment and Army Special Forces.

That role is because of the nature of combat in situ not because that's what they are. Most military theater commanders, Generals and field marshals throughout history have adapted available forces for various roles including for non-traditional duties depending on exigencies.

Model and others did that in the Eastern front. Biafran commanders like Achuzie and even high up the chain to Ojukwu as well as Nigerian commanders like Adekunle the scorpion did that in the civil war converting raiding commando parties into holding infantry lines and vice versa due to depletion of forces or in cases of encirclement.

The character of boko haram is unpredictable as they have proven masters of adaptation in combat necessitating the formation of the AFSF that can conduct a wide range of COIN operations.

Covert1:


That role is because of the nature of combat in situ not because that's what they are. Most military theater commanders, Generals and field marshals throughout history have adapted available forces for various roles including for non-traditional duties depending on exigencies. Model and others did that in the Eastern front. Biafran commanders like Achuzie and even high up the chain to Ojukwu as well as Nigerian commanders like Adekunle the scorpion did that in the civil war converting raiding commando parties into holding infantry lines and vice versa due to depletion of forces or in cases of encirclement. The character of boko haram is unpredictable as they have proven masters of adaptation in combat necessitating the formation of the AFSF that can conduct a wide range of COIN operations.

I beg to disagree. The unit was formed as a direct response to Boko-Haram. Not really to carry out covert missions abroad.

The SBS on the other hand are a more broad based unit. Hence their ability to carry out operations abroad such as in Mali and Gambia.

So if there were to be a covert mission abroad, the Federal Government is most likely going to send the SBS, even the QRF from the Air Force before the AFSF which might not even be mentioned. Even though the AFSF is more skilled.

Henry240:

I beg to disagree. The unit was formed as a direct response to Boko-Haram. Not really to carry out covert missions abroad.

The SBS on the other hand are a more broad based unit. Hence their ability to carry out operations abroad such as in Mali and Gambia.

So if there were to be a covert mission abroad, the Federal Government is most likely going to send the SBS, even the QRF from the Air Force before the AFSF which might not even be mentioned. Even though the AFSF is more skilled.

Saying same thing. I meant AFSF in respect to BHTs. The AFSF haven´t been deployed outside the northeast.

CovertX:


Saying same thing. I meant AFSF in respect to BHTs. The AFSF haven´t been deployed outside the northeast.

They are deployed to troubled central northern states.

tdayof:
Update : the Nigerian airforce Yahbon flash UAV is confirmed to be an armed variant.


The Nigerian airforce is waiting on the arrival of the GCS as the UAV have been assembled already in Nigeria.

I said this too that ours will be armed variant.

The other thing remaining is my comment on JF-17B

I refuse to be excited YET
But wait, Yahbon flash 20 have armed variant?

9 key issues President Buhari and President Trump discussed.


President Muhammadu Buhari and President Donald Trump discussed relationship between the two countries particularly how to strengthen their relationship.

The two presidents held a press conference on Monday, April 30 where they discussed issues ranging from security, terrorism and economy.

Below are key issues mentioned by the two presidents below:

“Nigeria is the largest democracy in Africa and the US deeply values Nigeria’s role as a strong democratic leader in the region.” President Trump

“We are working towards creating jobs and expand trades with Nigeria to create wealth. “I appreciate President Buhari’s fight against terrorism and Nigeria’s forces are leading the fight against ISIS in West Africa and the fight against Boko Haram”

“We are helping Nigeria by providing training and intelligence in the fight against terrorism and providing military equipment as we recently sold Nigeria 12 Super Tucano aircraft in the first ever sale of these types of aircraft to Nigeria”.


Read more; https://www.naija.ng/1166713-9-key-issues-president-buhari-president-trump-discussed-video.html

Iblawi1:


I said this too that ours will be armed variant.

The other thing remaining is my comment on JF-17B

I wouldn't be surprised if the jf17 his also unveiled on the NAF celebration day.

Odunayaw:
I refuse to be excited YET
But wait, Yahbon flash 20 have armed variant?

Doubting Thomas.....

bidex111:



I wouldn't be surprised if the jf17 his also unveiled on the NAF celebration day.

Loool. I laugh in Spanish

Its difficult for such aircraft to enter the country and we won't know.

Odunayaw:
I refuse to be excited YET
But wait, Yahbon flash 20 have armed variant?

Yahbon flash 40 UAV is the armed version.

bidex111:



Doubting Thomas.....

guilty as charged

Odunayaw:
I refuse to be excited YET
But wait, Yahbon flash 20 have armed variant?

I'm surprised too but yes Yahbon flash has been delivered. If you have anyone at markurdi AFB, you can confirm.

Since you are all talking about sf, what can you classify the air assault group deployed to Gambia as?

Trump gaffes on attack aircraft sale to Nigeria

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sought to trumpet last year’s $600 million deal for military aircraft previously blocked by the Obama administration over human rights concerns.

But Trump tripped up at their Rose Garden news conference, following the lead of a foreign reporter’s question about the fixed-wing A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft at the heart of the deal, repeatedly calling them “helicopters.”

“We make the best military equipment in the world, and our friends can now buy that equipment,” Trump said. This administration has championed a more transactional foreign policy, and Trump was in full dealmaker-in-chief mode.

Ironically, the Nigerian government did take delivery of foreign-made military helicopters on Monday, according to a Nigerian Air Force release: Two Mi-35M helicopter gunships from America’s strategic competitor, Russia.

“We love helicopters. He loves them more than I do,” Trump said of Buhari, who was standing beside him at a separate podium. “He likes buying helicopters, and they’re buying a lot of helicopters.”

The reporter, saying Nigeria was in “dire need” of the Super Tucano to “address the problems back home,” asked Trump whether he would “be kind enough” to release at least two by 2020.

“Real soon,” Trump told her. “Part of the problem is you weren’t allowed to buy helicopters in our country and now you are. I worked that out so that now you can buy the helicopters that you want.

“They weren’t allowed to buy the helicopters for various reasons, which frankly weren’t good reasons. Now they get them, and they get them very quickly, and they are the best helicopters in the world,” Trump said.

He touted the deal as the first-ever sale of American military equipment to Nigeria, calling the country “a valued partner and a good friend.”

Buhari earlier on at the news conference thanked the U.S. for the A-29s. He left unspoken that President Barack Obama blocked the deal amid concerns from lawmakers over a Nigerian Air Force attack on a displaced persons’ camp in 2017 that killed more than 100 civilians.
The U.S. State Department in August publicly noticed the $593 million sale, meant to further the West African nation’s campaign against the militant group Boko Haram and regional branch of the Islamic State group.

Though Nigeria has Africa’s second-largest economy, it’s unclear how many of the aircraft it will be able to afford, according to a congressional aide, who said of Trump’s news conference gaffe: “It looked like a garble.”

None of the Embraer and Sierra Nevada Corp. A-29s have been delivered as of Monday, and it will be up to the U.S. Air Force to finalize the delivery schedule.

A U.S. State Department official on Monday touted the Super Tucano’s value for improved targeting capabilities and lessened risk of collateral damage and civilian casualties.

“We have direct and open communication with the Government of Nigeria regarding the core responsibilities of governments ― that their security forces to be accountable for protecting civilians and respecting human rights,” the official said.

“Decisions to proceed with other training, equipment, and defense sales which may be requested by the Nigerian Government will be contingent on its progress on accountability, its willingness to lead in combatting regional threats to peace and security, and its responsible use of U.S. origin equipment,” the official said.

The Nigerian Air Force put out a public statement Monday saying its chief of the air staff took possession of the Russian-made helicopters at its Makurdi air base. The sales date back to 2015, according to the release.

Sarah Margon, the Washington director of Human Rights Watch, said the organization remains concerned with the Nigerian government’s lax approach to abuses against civilians by security forces fighting Boko Haram.

Margon suggested the U.S. government leverage Nigeria’s desire for American-made arms for progress on human rights issues. “Nothing meaningful has been taken up by President Buhari to address the systemic pattern of abuse,” she said https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/04/30/trump-trips-up-on-attack-aircraft-sale-to-nigeria/

tdayof:
Nigeria airforce Yahbon flash 20 uavs are already in Nigeria.

Confirmed.

How many units?

newafricaken254:
Trump gaffes on attack aircraft sale to Nigeria

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sought to trumpet last year’s $600 million deal for military aircraft previously blocked by the Obama administration over human rights concerns.

But Trump tripped up at their Rose Garden news conference, following the lead of a foreign reporter’s question about the fixed-wing A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft at the heart of the deal, repeatedly calling them “helicopters.”

“We make the best military equipment in the world, and our friends can now buy that equipment,” Trump said. This administration has championed a more transactional foreign policy, and Trump was in full dealmaker-in-chief mode...

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/04/30/trump-trips-up-on-attack-aircraft-sale-to-nigeria/

The lady reporter was the source of Trump's mistake. She erroneously referred to Super Tucano as an helicopter. Trump instead of correcting her error went on to brag about their "world best helicopter".

Xbee007:

The lady reporter was the source of Trump's mistake. She erroneously referred to Super Tucano as an helicopter. Trump instead of correcting her error went on to brag about their "world best helicopter".

Apart from this, I feel he will be willing to sell to us Americans made helicopters.

I don't see us procuring American multirole or attack aircrafts.

tdayof:


Apart from this, I feel he will be willing to sell to us Americans made helicopters.

I don't see us procuring American multirole or attack aircrafts.

He is a businessman, I am sure left to him, he would even sell the F-35 to Nigeria as long as we have the money.

What I am sceptical about is the fact that America has a knack for selling less potent military hardwares to Developing Countries. If they eventually agreed to sell Apache or Cobras to Nigeria, they will strip it of its major avionics and sell you "kolofo."

*PRESS RELEASE*

*COMMANDERS DECORATE 7 DIVISION TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE AMIDST JOY*

It was a moment of joy as troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE within 7 Division Area of Responsibility that benefited from the benevolence of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, Special Promotion for soldiers who actively participated in Operation DEEP PUNCH II were decorated with their new ranks. The decoration of the troops was conducted by their Commanders in Bama, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gwoza, Konduga and Maiduguri respectively.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf in his remarks during the decoration of troops at the Headquarters 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri attributed the COAS gesture to recognition of troops valour and commitment to duty during the Operation DEEP PUNCH II which led to the successful demolition of the stronghold of Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest.

He thanked the COAS for his benevolence which he noted would spur the troops more in subsequent operations. He paid glowing tribute to soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice during the Operation and charged those promoted to reciprocate the gesture of the COAS by rededicating themselves to the fight against terrorism in the North East.

It would be recalled that the COAS had earlier approved the release of special promotion for 3729 troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE who participated in Operation DEEP PUNCH II in Sambisa Forest in recognition of their heroic feat in routing Boko Haram terrorists from their hideouts in Sambisa Forest.

*TEXAS CHUKWU*
BRIGADIER GENERAL
Director Army Public Relations

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Where did Nigerias BTR's go?

patches689:
Where did Nigerias BTR's go?

They are not that much in numbers that's why you don't see them everywhere.

Secondly I think they are way too soft, considering the I.E.D threats in the theatre.

bidex111:



They are not that much in numbers that's why you don't see them everywhere.

Secondly I think they are way too soft, considering the I.E.D threats in the theatre.

this is one vehicle we should have gotten in large number... at least to replace all those assorted armoured vehicles littering the country's barracks.

BREAKING: Explosion Kills Many At Adamawa Mosque.



http://saharareporters.com/2018/05/01/breaking-explosion-kills-many-adamawa-mosque

#AFSF GUYS

tdayof:
Since you are all talking about sf, what can you classify the air assault group deployed to Gambia as?

Bidexiii

Just In: The #AbubakarShekau led insurgent group has released a propaganda video of how they fought their way into Jiddari, a suburban area in the city of Maiduguri last Thursday, carting away arms and ammunition.




https://twitter.com/ContactSalkida/status/991013454407520256