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peterphd:

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Cc; Ibrahimanees

OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: AIR OPERATIONS RECEIVE BOOST AS NAF GRADUATES ADDITIONAL PILOTS

The efforts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at ensuring enhanced operational effectiveness in the prosecution of the ongoing war against insurgency in the Northeast as well as combating other forms of criminality in other parts of the country has received another boost today, 28 August 2018, with the graduation of 7 pilots of Basic Flying Course 18 at the 403 Flying Training School (403 FTS) Kano. Today’s graduation also witnessed the decoration of a graduate of United States Air Force (USAF) Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) with NAF pilot wings; hence, in all, 8 pilots were decorated with wings having demonstrated the professional competence in handling fixed winged aircraft. This has brought the total number of pilots that have been winged within the past 3 years to an unprecedented 90.

In his keynote address, the Guest of Honour at the occasion, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, stated that the graduation ceremony and overwhelming resurgence of young pilots in the NAF were testimonies that his vision to reposition the NAF into a highly professional and disciplined force through capacity building initiatives for effective, efficient and timely employment of air power in response to Nigeria’s national security imperatives has indeed become a reality. He noted that following extensive trainings, platform acquisitions and reactivation of grounded aircraft as well as resuscitation of unserviceable equipment, the NAF could now mostly fulfill its roles across the spectrum of air power tasks. The CAS added that the rebuilding process would continue as the Service continued to strive to consolidate by enhancing its manpower capacity and improving upon the serviceability status of aircraft in NAF inventory.

Air Marshal Abubakar noted, in particular, that a lot had been achieved in the critical area of human capacity development. According to him, “We recently graduated 11 pilots from Westline Aviation of South Africa, 10 pilots from International Aviation College Ilorin while 43 student pilots have completed their ab-initio flying training at 401 FTS Kaduna. Meanwhile, 27 student pilots are currently undergoing ab-initio flying training at 401 FTS while 6 have just departed for helicopter training in South Africa. Furthermore, 700 Special Forces personnel have been trained for the defence of NAF mission critical assets, while many personnel are undergoing engineering and other specialized Air Force related trainings both at home and abroad”, he added. He noted however that the strategic importance of NAF indigenous training institutions towards the attainment of his vision could not be overemphasized. He highlighted, for instance, that the local training of the 7 pilots had saved Nigeria close to 6 Million US Dollars that would have been spent if they had been trained abroad. He therefore commended the Commander 403 FTS and his team of instructors for their commitment and dedication in ensuring completion of the training. He urged them to sustain the momentum for subsequent courses. Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar congratulated the graduands for realizing their dreams through hard work and dedication but reminded them of the need to prepare themselves to justify the efforts and resources expended on their training.

Earlier, the Commander 403 FTS, Group Captain Nnamdi Ananaba, who welcomed dignitaries on behalf of the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Training Command (ATC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Mohammed Idris, lauded the CAS for his leadership acumen and doggedness that saw to the in-house maintenance of 2 x L-39ZA trainer aircraft which aided the successful completion of the training. He assured the CAS of the readiness of the School to continue to keep up with its mandate which is the conduct of basic flying training on jet aircraft leading up to the award of pilot wings. The Commander added that 403 FTS, since inception, had successfully trained 175 pilots, including some from Sister African countries such as Ghana and Zimbabwe. He stated that the 7 graduating pilots had undergone intensive flying training in general aircraft handling, instrument flying, navigation, formation flying and night flying notching up an average of 149 sorties each to complete the Course.

The graduation ceremony was preceded by an aerial display involving four L-39ZA flown by the graduating pilots as well as a static display showcasing Research and Development projects executed by 403 FTS, which included a rocket launcher tester for the L-39ZA aircraft, a locally designed and constructed 3-in-1 aircraft components test bench as well as a Flight Training Management System (FTMS) software. Other highlights of the event included the award of certificates and decoration of the new pilots with wings as well as the presentation of awards to graduating pilots that distinguished themselves on the course. In this regard, Flying Officer Muyideen Salami emerged Best in Academics while Flying Officer Edward Wukari was given the award for the Best in Flying. Flying Officer Clement Obiahu emerged as the Best Overall graduating pilot. Among the dignitaries at the event were the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, who represented the Executive Governor of the State and a representative of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, as well as serving and retired senior military officers.

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

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PRESS RELEASE

GOC APPLAUDS TROOPS’ READINESS IN DELWA

1. Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed in Delwa Borno State, have been applauded for their state of combat readiness in the fight against terrorism.

2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, gave the commendation on Monday 27th August 2018 during his routine operational visit to Echo Company of 192 Battalion location stationed in Delwa, Konduga Local Government Area of the State.

3. He applauded the unit combat preparedness after inspecting the Company's location and urged the troops to make effective use of the arsenal at their disposal to inflict maximum causality on the insurgents.

4. He also urged the troops to be mutually supportive and compliment each other's effort while trying to achieve their collective goal.

5. Earlier on arrival, the Acting GOC was received by the Officer Commanding Echo Company Captain Shammah Chong, who conducted him and his entourage round the location.

6. The Acting GOC was accompanied during the routine visit by the Chief of Staff, 47 Engineers Brigade, Colonel Emmanuel Oyewole, Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Colonel Oluremi Obolo, Commander, 107 Division Equipment Support, Colonel Babatunde Alaya, among others.

7. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.

8. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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bidex111:
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life from the COBRAS' pit

oyinpr:
life from the COBRAS' pit

congrats to my guy wukari

flyingdagger:
congrats to my guy wukari

he was the best in flying

oyinpr:
life from the COBRAS' pit

Nice pictures.

His that you in the 3rd picture ....

PRESS RELEASE

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE TROOPS NEUTRALISE FOUR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN AMBUSH

Troops of 81 Division Task Force Battalion deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole to conduct Counter terrorism and Counter insurgency operations in North Eastern Nigeria yesterday, Tuesday 28 August 2018 killed three Boko Haram insurgents in a failed ambush staged by the insurgents along Gulumba Gana - Masa - Dikwa road in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno state. Shortly before the ambush, the troops who were on a fighting patrol had uncovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried in the ground along the road by the terrorists. While the troops carried out counter IED actions to disarm the explosives, the insurgents sprang the ambush but met with fierce resistance by the troops, who swiftly countered the ambush, killing 3 of the insurgents, while others fled with gunshot wounds. The troops also captured two AK 47 rifles, one Light Machine Gun and an empty magazine from the terrorists.

One of the troops who unfortunately sustained injury during the encounter is currently receiving medical attention in our medical facility.

In a separate operation, also conducted on Tuesday, troops of 3 Battalion, successfully staged an ambush against Boko Haram insurgents traversing a crossing point behind Ngala town, in Borno state. The troops neutralised one Boko Haram insurgent and recovered one AK 47 rifle and seven rounds of 7.62 MM ammunition during the ambush.

Following the escape of some insurgents with gunshot wounds during encounters with troops, members of the public are please enjoined to report persons with gunshot wounds seeking medical attention to security agencies.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Onyema Nwachukwu
COLONEL
Deputy Director Public Relations
Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole

PRESS RELEASE

NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS 2018 REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJORS CONVENTION

1. The Nigerian Army is set to hold the 2018 Regimental Sergeant Majors' (RSMs') Convention.

2. The event which is scheduled to hold at the Imo Trade and Investment Centre Owerri, from Monday 3 - Friday 7 September 2018, has as its theme: "Enhancing Discipline as the Bedrock of Professionalism in the Nigerian Army".

3. The Convention which is inline with the Chief of Army Staff's vision is aimed at enhancing the capacity of RSMs at all level to adequately perform their roles as the interface between officers and soldiers.

4. It is also designed to equip the participants with requisite knowledge to perform their roles and promote professionalism through lectures and interactive sessions among participants and resource persons.

5. In view of the above, you are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.

6. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

A welcomed development �

Terrorism/Banditry/Subversive Attacks: Nigerian Army’s Cyber Warfare Command Begins Operation with 150 Specially Trained Officers.



http://securitykingng.org/uncategorized/terrorism-banditry-subversive-attacks-nigerian-armys-cyber-warfare-command-begins-operation-with-150-specially-trained-officers/

Today, the Commander Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brig Gen MB Dala was on facility tour at the newly constructed Level 2 Hospital Damaturu, Yobe State. He was conducted round the facilities by the Acting Commander Level 2 Hospital, Lt Col SI Nwabueze. The Sector Commander also visited the sick and wounded personnel who were receiving treatment at 27 Task Force Brigade Field Ambulance, Damaturu Yobe State. The Sector Commander was accompanied during the visit by Commanders of formations and units under the Sector.

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bidexiii:
Today, the Commander Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brig Gen MB Dala was on facility tour at the newly constructed Level 2 Hospital Damaturu, Yobe State. He was conducted round the facilities by the Acting Commander Level 2 Hospital, Lt Col SI Nwabueze. The Sector Commander also visited the sick and wounded personnel who were receiving treatment at 27 Task Force Brigade Field Ambulance, Damaturu Yobe State. The Sector Commander was accompanied during the visit by Commanders of formations and units under the Sector.

My people when the Nigeria Air Force build theirs what we see is a magnificent structure we are proud of and equipments to couple with but for the NA what do we see containers,empty building,and a long corridor because d honest truth is they've got nothing to show us..... WTF!!! The NA head of affairs sucks!

cutievik:
My people when the Nigeria Air Force build theirs what we see is a magnificent structure we are proud of and equipments to couple with but for the NA what do we see containers,empty building,and a long corridor because d honest truth is they've got nothing to show us..... WTF!!! The NA head of affairs sucks!

Gospel truth ...

cutievik:
My people when the Nigeria Air Force build theirs what we see is a magnificent structure we are proud of and equipments to couple with but for the NA what do we see containers,empty building,and a long corridor because d honest truth is they've got nothing to show us..... WTF!!! The NA head of affairs sucks!

bidexiii:



Gospel truth ...

I think the Air Force is getting more funding than the Army.
Even salary wise. All my bro in the Army are so much against me signing up in the Army. They said Air Force is the best.

Its true tho. The last time I went to Ikeja cantonment... damn! Its nothing compared to Air Force base Ikeja.

The Army Regular cadet taking "Marksmanship Course" is now the Marksman of today giving hell to the bad guys.

May ur aim forever be true bro

Identify this APC pls

abiodunalasa:
Identify this APC pls

MT-LB

abiodunalasa:




I think the Air Force is getting more funding than the Army.
Even salary wise. All my bro in the Army are so much against me signing up in the Army. They said Air Force is the best.

Its true tho. The last time I went to Ikeja cantonment... damn! Its nothing compared to Air Force base Ikeja.

The Army has the biggest budget amongst all arms of the military.

After a very long time here in the northeast.. I know what it feels to be without air support during an intense situation.

Came under multiple fire from multiple locations from different types of fire arms. We were taken by surprise with no idea of what's going on. We returned fire blindly just to suppress but it wasn't working. We requested for air support and they could not acertain the deployment status yet for an armed CAS. C2 opted for back up which will came around 40 minutes later and another 3-5 minutes later. Defensive position has been set up and once back up arrived, we launched a drone which eventually displayed our position but defensive strategies in place kept us safe as the idiots bullet keeps flying but standing up could lead to death.

I said my last prayers. Grabbed my piano, picked the radio and asked calmly, how many minutes more before we can get air support and they said, we already have a UAV on your position. Area has been identified and mrls is setting up for launch on BHT position. We maintained radio contact, took mrls about 15-25 minutes to fire but before then, the UAV team coordinated a suppressive fire on their position from us which gave us the chance to move back.

The terrain here is so bad that if you are not careful, an ambush by few men could lead to death of multiple soldiers. ISR counted 53 bht.


Saying my last prayers there doesn't mean I was ready to die there o. Never! If there was no air support, we were ready to draw fire but there's possibility of casualty or injured personnels.

allexpensive:
After a very long time here in the northeast.. I know what it feels to be without air support during an intense situation.

Came under multiple fire from multiple locations from different types of fire arms. We were taken by surprise with no idea of what's going on. We returned fire blindly just to suppress but it wasn't working. We requested for air support and they could not acertain the deployment status yet for an armed CAS. C2 opted for back up which will came around 40 minutes later and another 3-5 minutes later. Defensive position has been set up and once back up arrived, we launched a drone which eventually displayed our position but defensive strategies in place kept us safe as the idiots bullet keeps flying but standing up could lead to death.

I said my last prayers. Grabbed my piano, picked the radio and asked calmly, how many minutes more before we can get air support and they said, we already have a UAV on your position. Area has been identified and mrls is setting up for launch on BHT position. We maintained radio contact, took mrls about 15-25 minutes to fire but before then, the UAV team coordinated a suppressive fire on their position from us which gave us the chance to move back.

The terrain here is so bad that if you are not careful, an ambush by few men could lead to death of multiple soldiers. ISR counted 53 bht.


Saying my last prayers there doesn't mean I was ready to die there o. Never! If there was no air support, we were ready to draw fire but there's possibility of casualty or injured personnels.

Thank God for your life Sir!

The bolded is a capability I am grateful we have. It seems Regt personnel have some assets at their disposal, in fact it nearly makes the NA looks like it treats it's men disposable

Why do you guys not write/print your tales/books of service in the military like guys from US/UK? it's a goldmine if you ask me

allexpensive:
After a very long time here in the northeast.. I know what it feels to be without air support during an intense situation.

Came under multiple fire from multiple locations from different types of fire arms. We were taken by surprise with no idea of what's going on. We returned fire blindly just to suppress but it wasn't working. We requested for air support and they could not acertain the deployment status yet for an armed CAS. C2 opted for back up which will came around 40 minutes later and another 3-5 minutes later. Defensive position has been set up and once back up arrived, we launched a drone which eventually displayed our position but defensive strategies in place kept us safe as the idiots bullet keeps flying but standing up could lead to death.

I said my last prayers. Grabbed my piano, picked the radio and asked calmly, how many minutes more before we can get air support and they said, we already have a UAV on your position. Area has been identified and mrls is setting up for launch on BHT position. We maintained radio contact, took mrls about 15-25 minutes to fire but before then, the UAV team coordinated a suppressive fire on their position from us which gave us the chance to move back.

The terrain here is so bad that if you are not careful, an ambush by few men could lead to death of multiple soldiers. ISR counted 53 bht.


Saying my last prayers there doesn't mean I was ready to die there o. Never! If there was no air support, we were ready to draw fire but there's possibility of casualty or injured personnels.

Thank God for protection. My problem is how many BHT were killed in the process?

There is nothing as painful as hearing Nigerian army/Airforce killed 3 BHTs and 2 AK47 were recovered after reading your story.

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Odunayaw:
Thank God for your life Sir!

The bolded is a capability I am grateful we have. It seems Regt personnel have some assets at their disposal, in fact it nearly makes the NA looks like it treats it's men disposable

Why do you guys not write/print your tales/books of service in the military like guys from US/UK? it's a goldmine if you ask me

You can't do such while you are still in service, that is only possible after retirement or when a personnel is no longer in service.

If you would publish such thing while you are still service then you'll need an authorization from military authority.

allexpensive:
After a very long time here in the northeast.. I know what it feels to be without air support during an intense situation.

Came under multiple fire from multiple locations from different types of fire arms. We were taken by surprise with no idea of what's going on. We returned fire blindly just to suppress but it wasn't working. We requested for air support and they could not acertain the deployment status yet for an armed CAS. C2 opted for back up which will came around 40 minutes later and another 3-5 minutes later. Defensive position has been set up and once back up arrived, we launched a drone which eventually displayed our position but defensive strategies in place kept us safe as the idiots bullet keeps flying but standing up could lead to death.

I said my last prayers. Grabbed my piano, picked the radio and asked calmly, how many minutes more before we can get air support and they said, we already have a UAV on your position. Area has been identified and mrls is setting up for launch on BHT position. We maintained radio contact, took mrls about 15-25 minutes to fire but before then, the UAV team coordinated a suppressive fire on their position from us which gave us the chance to move back.

The terrain here is so bad that if you are not careful, an ambush by few men could lead to death of multiple soldiers. ISR counted 53 bht.


Saying my last prayers there doesn't mean I was ready to die there o. Never! If there was no air support, we were ready to draw fire but there's possibility of casualty or injured personnels.

If it takes 40 minutes plus to get Air support, then the army operations HQ should improve on artillery and MRLS fire support. 15 -25 minutes is too long.

Great footage of elements - #Egyptian Thunderbolt.