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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 9:36pm On May 15, 2020
[/b]AIRING OF DOCUMENTARY: “NIGERIAN AIR FORCE: A FORMIDABLE FORCE AT 56”

The documentary, titled “Nigerian Air Force: A Formidable Force at 56”, will be aired on TVC (Available on DSTV Channel 418, GoTV Channel 45 and online) today, Friday 15 May 2020 as follows:

Part 1 - from 8.00 to 8.30pm
Part 2 - from 9.00 to 9.30.

Thank you for your continued interest in the NAF[b]
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 9:49pm On May 15, 2020
Documentary - NAF A FORMIDABLE FORCE @ 56






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT6ilz96Hao



Guys its out, enjoy it.

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 9:52pm On May 15, 2020
#PressBriefing

UPDATE ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA OPERATIONS
1. In line with the resolve of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to update the general public regularly on its operations, I am to brief you this morning on our operations generally with emphasis on some of them. Let me stress that it is a joint effort of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies.

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE
2. On 11 May 2020, eleven ISWAP fighters surrendered to troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Adamawa State. The repentant insurgents are being profiled for further action. This number of surrendered BHT/ISWAP fighters is an indication of the heat of our operational activities on the terrorists due to the renewed impetus in the theatre to end the criminality. There are indications that more terrorists are willing to surrender.

One of such moves, was the dropping off of 72 family members of BHTs/ISWAP at the entrance of Ngala town in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State on 10 May 2020 around 8.30pm, comprising 33 women and 39 children. All of them are in custody of troops for further action.

It would be recalled that the De-radicalization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme for ex-fighters under Operation SAFE CORRIDOR has recorded tremendous success. So far, 280 clients have successfully undergone the programme and reintegrated into the society, 25 of this number were repatriated to Niger Republic. Presently, 603 clients are due to pass out in June 2020. Other fighters are hereby encouraged to come out of the bush/hideouts to surrender. The military High Command is using this medium to request parents, traditional rulers, community, opinion and religious leaders to urge their wards and children not to succumb to inducements by the BHT/ISWAP for recruitment into their fold because the temporarily surviving terrorists are now in dire need of fighters.

3. Meanwhile, on 9 May 2020 troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE at Uvaha High Ground Area in Limankara, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State neutralized 3 suicide bombers attempting to infiltrate the defence location. Similarity, troops of 144 Battalion, 82 Division task Force Battalion, 26 Task Force Brigade and 271 Task Force Tank Battalion neutralized 18 Boko Haram Terrorists within the past one week. These operations took place at Gamboru Ngala, Firgi Mubi – Kamale Road in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State as well as Ngoshe near the Nigeria – Cameroon border. A total of 72 persons were also rescued from the Boko Haram Terrorists.

4. Also, on 9 May 2020, troops of 121 Task Force Battalion, at Pulka - Ngurosoye, near Bama town repelled BHT ambush and killed 20 terrorists, while on escort duty. Equally, on 13 May 2020, Operation LAFIYA DOLE troops killed 9 BHTs in an ambush at Mainok – Jakana axis in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. Two gun trucks mounted with anti aircraft gun were captured. In all 61 BHT/ISWAP criminals were neutralized in the Theatre, aside from those that escaped with gunshot wounds with narrow chances of survival.

5. In a swift operation, within this period, gallant Troop of Army Super Camp Mallam Fatori on 11 May 2020, conducted a clearance operation to Tumbun Fulani in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. Several terrorists were killed while their vehicles and logistics bases were destroyed.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE

6. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, on 12 May 2020, while responding to a distress call on suspected armed herdsmen infiltration at Agasha in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State neutralized 4 assailants. Troops recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 4 magazines and 65 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from them. The general public is hereby requested to continue to provide credible information to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, to facilitate our operations in this regard.

7. I am to warmly state that, the High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria congratulates the gallant troops for successes recorded and once more call on parents, traditional, opinion, community and religious leaders to advise their wards and subjects not to succumb to inducements by the terrorists, as the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains decisive to end the insurgency and other security challenges in the Country. Furthermore, the High Command wishes to thank the general public for their support and solicits for their cooperation towards providing credible and timely information that will facilitate proactive engagements in our operations.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
15 May 2020
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by SamuelAnyawu(m): 10:06pm On May 15, 2020
Toju200:
SamuelAnyawu I heard The Nigeria army super camp stormed a Logistics base of BHT/ ISWAP today in mallamfatori any update sir

No update Sir I resigned from my Monguno job for another job in Borno central last week. So I won't be having much updates from Northern Borno again. I will be getting more updates from Central Borno (Banki,Gamboru,Dikwa,Bama,Gamboru,Rann).

I will definitely miss Northern Borno embarassed

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by SamuelAnyawu(m): 11:40pm On May 15, 2020
Helicopter hovering around Maiduguri right now. I hope all is well smiley
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 11:48pm On May 15, 2020
11 REPENTANT TERRORISTS SURRENDER TO TROOPS – ARMED FORCES.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria says 11 Boko Haram and Islamic States of West Africa Province, ISWAP Terrorists have surrendered to troops of operation Lafiya Dole in the North East theater of operations.

The Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche who made this known during a media briefing in Abuja, said 72 abandoned family members of the terrorists had also been rescue

Major General Eneche explained that the numbers of surrendered Boko- Haram and ISWAP terrorists is an indication of the heat and sustained onslaught of the operational activities of the Nigerian troops in the North East.

The General who pointed out that there are indications that more terrorists were willing to surrender, said 61 terrorists were killed while 72 abandoned family members of the terrorists were apprehended during the operations.

According to him, the repentant insurgents are being profiled for further action.

The coordinator Defence Media Operations stated that troops of operation Whirl Stroke also arrested 4 suspected armed herdsmen and recovered some arms and ammunition.

He advised parents, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to caution their wards and children not to succumb to inducements to be recruited into Boko-Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 11:49pm On May 15, 2020
SamuelAnyawu:
Helicopter hovering around Maiduguri right now. I hope all is well smiley


You no Dey sleep...... shocked grin
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 11:50pm On May 15, 2020
Still on the Nigerian Air Force movie "Eagle wings". A beautiful story that you don't just need to missed. Watch out, coming soon.

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 11:51pm On May 15, 2020
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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 12:00am On May 16, 2020
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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by SamuelAnyawu(m): 12:01am On May 16, 2020
bidex111:



You no Dey sleep...... shocked grin

Lol nope oh not with this Heavy Heli sound till now cheesy

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 12:03am On May 16, 2020
NAF GRADUATES NEW BATCH OF SPECIAL FORCES, CSAR OPERATIVES AS CAS INSPECTS ISOLATION WARD, COMMISSIONS TRAINING POOL FOR REGIMENT PERSONNEL IN BAUCHI

In furtherance of its aggressive capacity building efforts to tackle various internal security challenges in the Country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated another batch of Special Forces (SF) and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) personnel. The combined graduation ceremony, which took place today, 15 May 2020, at the Regiment Training Centre (RTC) Annex in Bauchi comprised 94 trainees of the SF Course 6/2020 and 32 trainees of CSAR Course 2/2020. The graduating SF Course is the eighth set to be trained by the NAF as SF in the last 5 years, having conducted 5 SF Courses and 2 SF Instructors’ Courses while the graduating CSAR Course is the second batch, following the graduation of the first set in December 2018.

The day’s activities also featured the inspection of a 20-bed Isolation Ward at the 261 NAF Reference Hospital as well as the commissioning of an Olympic Size Swimming Pool for training of Regiment/SF personnel. The Isolation Ward would ensure that the Hospital is equipped to face the contemporary challenges of medical practice in today’s world, especially in response to emerging infectious disease threats like COVID-19, while the Pool was constructed to ensure that SF trainees receive robust, well-rounded training, including watermanship skills, to enable them operate effectively in marine and riverine terrains.

Speaking at the Graduation Ceremony, the Special Guest of Honour, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, noted that the SF and CSAR personnel were graduating at a time when the Nation was in dire need of their skills to add impetus to operations being conducted to restore normalcy in restive parts of the Country. He urged them to imbibe the attributes of honesty, courage, perseverance and adaptability as they would be required to operate in hostile environments to ensure that the NAF achieved its objectives. He also charged them to endeavour to justify the huge investment in their training by ensuring greater commitment to the security of Nigeria and Nigerians. Air Marshal Abubakar stated that the capability gap in SF and CSAR operations informed the decision to establish the Special Operations Command (SOC) in Bauchi along with its complement of Quick Response Groups and Wings in Gusau, Owerri, Ipetu-Ijesha, Katsina, Birnin-Gwari, Agatu, Nguoroje and Doma as well as the CSAR Group in Kerang, Plateau State. The NAF, he remarked, has subsequently trained over 1,060 personnel both overseas and locally in its bid to generate SF and CSAR teams to man the established units.

The consideration to train CSAR operatives locally, the CAS revealed, was as a result of insufficient training slots and high cost of overseas training. He further disclosed that the Directorate of Regiment was therefore tasked to develop a local training curriculum with the objective of ensuring that the NAF had personnel capable of rescuing downed aircrew in all terrains and weather conditions anywhere in Nigeria. “I am happy to note that our SF personnel have performed commendably well when deployed for operations in conjunction with other security agencies in various areas of operation, thus, returning sanctity to distressed areas in the North West, North East and North Central. This shows that enhancing the capacity and capability of our personnel is the best way of ensuring the attainment of our operational goals”, the CAS said

Speaking further, the CAS stated that the Nation and the entire world were currently embroiled in the COVID-19 pandemic, which, he noted, has affected all aspects of national lives with attendant high rate of morbidity. Accordingly, he said, the NAF, in living up to its constitutional role, had built adequate capacity for flight nurses to enable them serve as first responders in cases of medical emergencies. He equally highlighted that the NAF had hitherto embarked on mass production of face masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as well as the provision of Liquid Oxygen to designated Hospitals and Isolation Centres across the country. He further disclosed that the NAF has also continued to provide airlift for personnel of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) as well as medical equipment and supplies, whenever its services were required. He noted that the NAF had so far flown over 300 hours of airlift missions in support of the Presidential Task Force for COVID-19. All these efforts as well as several other initiatives, he said, were aimed at adequately providing Military Aid to Civil Authority as enshrined in the Constitution. According to him, appropriate protective measures had also been emplaced within NAF bases, while aggressive enlightenment campaigns to educate NAF personnel and their families on the dangers of the virus and how to prevent its spread had equally been undertaken. He therefore enjoined personnel to continue to stay safe and maintain physical distancing at all times.

Air Marshal Abubakar expressed his gratitude to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for the priority attention given to training and operational needs of the NAF. The support provided by the Federal Government, according to him, has positively impacted on the overall performance of the NAF, especially in the areas of training, which has substantially enhanced operational efficiency, as well as improved provision of welfare and other services. The CAS also commended the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Ground Training Command (GTC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Idi-Amin, as well as the Commander Regiment Training Centre Annex and his team of instructors for working tirelessly to transform the personnel into SF and CSAR operatives, respectively. He encouraged them to continue with the excellent work, while promising that the Service would continue to provide them with the required support to position the NAF Regiment as an elite fighting force.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the AOC GTC stated that the curriculum of the SF Course entailed intensive training in shooting skills, unarmed combat, navigation, field tactics, communications, endurance and combat swimming, amongst others. He disclosed that the trainees were also taught to operate the Ruchnaya Granata Distantsionnaya (RGD-5) grenade, PKM gun and the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG 7) launcher which were recently acquired by the present NAF Administration. According to him, the courses were intentionally tailored to ensure that the SF and CSAR operatives could withstand the grueling physical conditions of ground operations. He disclosed that, of the 275 personnel screened for SF Course 6/2020, only 117 were inaugurated to start the course, while 94 personnel, comprising 5 officers and 89 airmen and airwomen graduated, indicating a success rate of about 50 per cent. Similarly, the AOC remarked that 35 personnel, comprising 5 officers and 30 airmen, were initially nominated for the CSAR Course 2/2020 and only 32 students completed the requirements to be CSAR operators. “Hence, only the fittest trainees equipped with the right attitude were able to complete the course to qualify as SF (Panthers) and CSAR operators of the NAF”, he said.

Highlights of the graduation ceremony were tactical demonstrations by the graduating students and other SF personnel. These included a maritime assault demonstration at the newly commissioned Pool; an obstacle crossing demonstration by NAF SF personnel as well as a KRAV MAGA (unarmed combat drill) demonstration. There was also an air-ground assault simulation exercise, which featured the rappelling of a joint SF and CSAR Team from an Mi-171E Helicopter into a hostile environment to rescue a downed pilot, which was executed with precision to the delight of all present. Awards were also presented to graduating students who had distinguished themselves on the 2 Courses.

Also present at the ceremony were the host, the AOC SOC, along with Branch Chiefs from Headquarters NAF as well as Commanders and Commandants of Nigerian Army and NAF Formations in Bauchi.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
15 May 2020

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by joshjc(m): 12:52am On May 16, 2020
bidex111:
Still on the Nigerian Air Force movie "Eagle wings". A beautiful story that you don't just need to missed. Watch out, coming soon.
when Will they release the movie?
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidexiii: 1:51am On May 16, 2020
joshjc:
when Will they release the movie?

the covid-19 spoilt alot of things.
i cant really tell when it will be released.
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 11:59am On May 16, 2020
#COIN

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by rka2: 12:05pm On May 16, 2020
Good appreciation here for NNSBS.

"On the other hand, building a naval or an air force Special Unit comes with its limitations due to the unavailability of mission-specific equipment in most of the navies and air forces of Sub-Saharan countries. Although some, like the Ghanaian military, have managed to build a tactical unit in its Navy, they remain elementary. They can never come anywhere close to the doctrinal definitions of the British Special Boat Service (SBS) or the Nigerian Navy’s SBS"

https://sofrep.com/news/the-special-operations-world-of-sub-saharan-africa/

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 1:51pm On May 16, 2020
#PressRelease

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE AIR TASK FORCE NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, DESTROYS THEIR FACILITIES IN MASSIVE AIR STRIKES AT ALAFA YAGAYAGA, BORNO STATE

1. Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the Sambisa Forest general area of Borno State have been set in disarray as a result of massive air strikes conducted by the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on 15 May 2020. The operation was executed based on credible intelligence reports as well as series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, which showed that the terrorists had upscaled their activities in the settlement by importing additional fighters and increasing their logistics stocks preparatory to attacks on troops’ locations and surrounding civilian settlements. Consequently, the ATF dispatched an enhanced force package of attack aircraft and a surveillance platform to engage the location.

2. Overhead the target area, significant activity of the terrorists was observed in different parts of the settlement. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets took turns in attacking the target area, neutralizing many BHTs as well as destroying their logistics facilities and other structures in successive passes, thereby further degrading their will to fight.

3. The Armed Forces of Nigeria, operating in concert with other security agencies and stakeholders, will sustain the offensive against the enemies of our Great Nation. We shall not relent until peace and normalcy are restored not only in the North East but also in every other troubled region of our beloved Country.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
16 May 2020




Video link - https://twitter.com/defenceinfong/status/1261645188822437888?s=21
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Odunayaw(m): 2:16pm On May 16, 2020
rka2:
Good appreciation here for NNSBS.

"On the other hand, building a naval or an air force Special Unit comes with its limitations due to the unavailability of mission-specific equipment in most of the navies and air forces of Sub-Saharan countries. Although some, like the Ghanaian military, have managed to build a tactical unit in its Navy, they remain elementary. They can never come anywhere close to the doctrinal definitions of the British Special Boat Service (SBS) or the Nigerian Navy’s SBS"

https://sofrep.com/news/the-special-operations-world-of-sub-saharan-africa/
You fit copy and paste here abeg?
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Xbee007(m): 3:18pm On May 16, 2020
bidex111:
#PressRelease

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE AIR TASK FORCE NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, DESTROYS THEIR FACILITIES IN MASSIVE AIR STRIKES AT ALAFA YAGAYAGA, BORNO STATE

1. Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the Sambisa Forest general area of Borno State have been set in disarray as a result of massive air strikes conducted by the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on 15 May 2020. The operation was executed based on credible intelligence reports as well as series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, which showed that the terrorists had upscaled their activities in the settlement by importing additional fighters and increasing their logistics stocks preparatory to attacks on troops’ locations and surrounding civilian settlements. Consequently, the ATF dispatched an enhanced force package of attack aircraft and a surveillance platform to engage the location.

2. Overhead the target area, significant activity of the terrorists was observed in different parts of the settlement. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets took turns in attacking the target area, neutralizing many BHTs as well as destroying their logistics facilities and other structures in successive passes, thereby further degrading their will to fight.

3. The Armed Forces of Nigeria, operating in concert with other security agencies and stakeholders, will sustain the offensive against the enemies of our Great Nation. We shall not relent until peace and normalcy are restored not only in the North East but also in every other troubled region of our beloved Country.

JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
16 May 2020




Video link - https://twitter.com/defenceinfong/status/1261645188822437888?s=21
Just look at the way the aircrafts took turn in pounding them, amazing.
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 3:21pm On May 16, 2020
Xbee007:

Just look at the way the aircrafts took turn in pounding them, amazing.


grin smiley

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 3:22pm On May 16, 2020
[/b]More operational video of troops in the N.E frontline clearing mines/I.E.D meant to slow down troops advance and chase[b]

https://twitter.com/chiefojukwu/status/1261523990767599616?s=21

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 3:28pm On May 16, 2020
Libya- photos from LNA video showing another purported UAV that was shot down near al-Watiyah Airbase

Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by Toju200(m): 3:31pm On May 16, 2020
Xbee007:

Just look at the way the aircrafts took turn in pounding them, amazing.
no breathing space grin

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by joshingjosh(m): 4:21pm On May 16, 2020
bidex111:
Documentary - NAF A FORMIDABLE FORCE @ 56






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT6ilz96Hao




This CAS is a blessing to NAF And the Nigerian Armed Forces
Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by rka2: 5:10pm On May 16, 2020
Odunayaw:
You fit copy and paste here abeg?


COALITION SOF
THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS WORLD OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
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It is common knowledge that warfare has greatly evolved in our times: from the strategic to the operational and tactical levels, from training and equipment to mission statements and structure. Indeed, literally every facet of warfare has seen close to a complete doctrinal overhaul.

A good number of countries across the globe have firsthand experienced the effects of this military evolution. Since the end of WWII, military engagements have grown smaller in scope; they have also become more rapid. International humanitarian law, the body of law that governs war, has also become stricter. The resultant atmosphere has created a world that trembles at the mention of an interstate military confrontation.

Individual military operations, save for those sanctioned by the UN, have striven to great lengths to keep a low engagement profile. Nations have opted to greatly minimize the size of their fighting units and accelerate the development and capabilities of the individual soldier — both in equipment and skill. Effective battle units have become smaller and more versatile. They have acquired delicate battlefield maneuverability and the ability to maintain a zero trace signature.

And the name that we give to these small fighting units, whose respective nations have invested in and greatly developed, is Special Operations Forces.


A member of the Kenyan Army 40th Ranger Strike Force.
Africa has been lagging behind in the development of Special Operations Forces, compared to the rest of the world. However, in the last few decades, this is drastically changing due to mutating threat matrices. Al-Qaeda affiliated extremism and terrorism, coupled with a number of sociopolitical related skirmishes, has caused an accelerated demand for specialist security personnel to deal with them.

South Africa: Many in Johannesburg are going hungry
This article will delve into the state of Special Operations Forces in Africa. It will look at their funding, training, operations and accomplishments.

SOF units in Africa have been around for close to 40 years. Starting in the 1970s some countries in Sub-Saharan Africa took the initiative to invest in Special Ops development.

Of late, other African countries have found themselves developing SOF capabilities. In some countries SOF capabilities have grown greatly. Other countries are still trying to figure out the basics, from funding and training to areas of application.

I have taken time to do some digging on the state of SOF development of some Sub-Saharan African countries. I have seen and experienced first hand the capabilities and wide applications of Special Operations. I have come to stand in awe of the smallest of details — perhaps the reason I’m always championing for their development — particularly in Africa. This article will hopefully draw a perfect portrait of the current situation.


In the three regional economic centers of Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, Special Operations have received a deeper appreciation. In the South African Military (SADF), the Kenyan Military (KDF), and the Nigerian Military (NAF), SOF establishments have seen accelerated development in the last two decades: Good funding, world-class training, real-life operations and experiences, honorable accomplishments (some classified others available from open sources), robust growth in numbers and related equipment, etc. It has been quite a ride for the SOF establishments of these three countries.

SOF development in most other Sub-Saharan African countries is yet to achieve notable growth in almost all areas, when compared to the three aforementioned countries. In some cases this is because of a relative lack of applicable areas for SOF development, except as security details of the ruling political elites; in others it is because of varying military doctrines and related service definitions.

In some of these countries, SOF establishments exist in a very basic form. Their tactical training is slightly more robust than the average military academy’s basic training, for example, it may include some elements of Ranger School and Airborne School. Special Operations troops get a basic understanding of Special Reconnaissance (SR), Counterinsurgency (COIN), Close Quarters Combat (CQC), Survival Escape Resistance and Evasion (SERE), and tactical first aid.

Some countries like Ghana, Cameroon, Botswana, Uganda, Angola, Mali, and Zimbabwe, have some impressive, but elementary, formations with superb tactical capabilities and considerable maneuverability. They act as well-kitted infantry force-multipliers. The majority have seen action mostly in home-grown skirmishes. Some have had impressive campaigns, others have not been so lucky.

The majority of these countries’ “Special Units” are bred from their militaries’ respective Armies. Apparently it is cheaper, in terms of resources and equipment, to raise a Special Unit within a military’s Army in Africa.

On the other hand, building a naval or an air force Special Unit comes with its limitations due to the unavailability of mission-specific equipment in most of the navies and air forces of Sub-Saharan countries. Although some, like the Ghanaian military, have managed to build a tactical unit in its Navy, they remain elementary. They can never come anywhere close to the doctrinal definitions of the British Special Boat Service (SBS) or the Nigerian Navy’s SBS.

In the next part, I’ll talk about the Special Ops establishments of the militaries of the South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. I will look at their training, operations, and perhaps a glimpse of what the future looks like for them.

Editor’s note: This article was written by Roberts Mwenda, a Military, Defense and Security Consultant specializing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mwenda has a degree in International Relations & Diplomacy from the University of Nairobi

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by ugo4u: 6:40pm On May 16, 2020
The rate at which NAF churn out special forces is a bit of concern to me putting into Cognizance the number of years it takes to train Special forces unit in advanced countries with heavy resources and facilities compared to our own NAF that train special forces guys in less than a year with limited resources and training facilities. One is tempted to talk about the quality of this unit or maybe we're more concerned about quantity.
Be that as it may I think NAF should just deploy them full-time in the NE to support the army, they should forget about this there talk of base protection (though important), I won't be surprised if NAF have more special forces personnel than the army grin . We need as many boots on the ground as possible, in the NE to consolidate on recent victories at the theatre of operations.
In addition to that, Immigration, Police, Customs, NSCDC etc should be also massively redployed to hold the grounds captured by the military in other to enable them advance to other objectives. It makes no sense seeing checkpoints at almost every 5mins drive in the southern part of the country most especially with our limited personnel, when they will more useful in high risk areas.

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by bidex111: 6:44pm On May 16, 2020
GOV. FINTIRI ENJOINS YOUTHS TO FORM VIGILANTE GROUPS FOLLOWING ATTACK ON MBEMUN

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has enjoined youths to brace up and form vigilante groups in their communities to compliment efforts of security personnels In protecting their domain.

He was speaking when he led key stakeholders on an assessment visit to mbemun community of lamurde local government area following an attack on the community Friday night.

Governor Umaru Fintiri reiterated governments determination to ensure that its citizens across nooks and crannies of the state sleep with their two eyes closed.

He urged youths to brace up and form vigilante groups to protect their area assuring of support from security agencies.

He admonished residents not to take law into their hands but to always report any suspicious movement to security agencies.

The Governor added that he will liaise with relevant agencies to look into the importance or otherwise of the use of motorcycles considering the fact that must of such attacks are carried out on motorcycles

Contributing, Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth Commended the people for not taking law into their hands, stating that palliatives have been deployed to cushion the effect of the attack.

On his part, representative of the community expressed appreciation to the Governor for his timely response and prayed God to bring an end to such crisis.

Muhammad B. Tukur Gcfr
SSA New Media to the Governor
16th May 2020

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Re: Battle Field Discussion (picture/video) Of African Military . by seankafor(m): 6:46pm On May 16, 2020
bidex111:
GOV. FINTIRI ENJOINS YOUTHS TO FORM VIGILANTE GROUPS FOLLOWING ATTACK ON MBEMUN

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has enjoined youths to brace up and form vigilante groups in their communities to compliment efforts of security personnels In protecting their domain.

He was speaking when he led key stakeholders on an assessment visit to mbemun community of lamurde local government area following an attack on the community Friday night.

Governor Umaru Fintiri reiterated governments determination to ensure that its citizens across nooks and crannies of the state sleep with their two eyes closed.

He urged youths to brace up and form vigilante groups to protect their area assuring of support from security agencies.

He admonished residents not to take law into their hands but to always report any suspicious movement to security agencies.

The Governor added that he will liaise with relevant agencies to look into the importance or otherwise of the use of motorcycles considering the fact that must of such attacks are carried out on motorcycles

Contributing, Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth Commended the people for not taking law into their hands, stating that palliatives have been deployed to cushion the effect of the attack.

On his part, representative of the community expressed appreciation to the Governor for his timely response and prayed God to bring an end to such crisis.

Muhammad B. Tukur Gcfr
SSA New Media to the Governor
16th May 2020
see guards and guns shocked
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GOV. FINTIRI ENJOINS YOUTHS TO FORM VIGILANTE GROUPS FOLLOWING ATTACK ON MBEMUN

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has enjoined youths to brace up and form vigilante groups in their communities to compliment efforts of security personnels In protecting their domain.

He was speaking when he led key stakeholders on an assessment visit to mbemun community of lamurde local government area following an attack on the community Friday night.

Governor Umaru Fintiri reiterated governments determination to ensure that its citizens across nooks and crannies of the state sleep with their two eyes closed.

He urged youths to brace up and form vigilante groups to protect their area assuring of support from security agencies.

He admonished residents not to take law into their hands but to always report any suspicious movement to security agencies.

The Governor added that he will liaise with relevant agencies to look into the importance or otherwise of the use of motorcycles considering the fact that must of such attacks are carried out on motorcycles

Contributing, Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth Commended the people for not taking law into their hands, stating that palliatives have been deployed to cushion the effect of the attack.

On his part, representative of the community expressed appreciation to the Governor for his timely response and prayed God to bring an end to such crisis.

Muhammad B. Tukur Gcfr
SSA New Media to the Governor
16th May 2020
Omo see those DSS guys in the first pics shocked shocked shocked
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