Xbee007:

The best follow-up would have been to airdrop soldiers to mop-up the survivors.

persius555:


This is captain Blade's(Rtd) position on a discussion programme, presently airing on @classic FM Lagos. He is insistent that the present approach isn't result oriented.

Tune in if you can

Toju200:
I remembered you saying we using ATGM against Boko Haram rickety guntrucks will be expensive..
1.Will the munitions deployed by Wingloog be cheaper obviously No
I get your point but The A29 is what we need @ the point in time...(I know you'll say something concerning this)
According to the cas we don't just pick aircrafts off the shelf.He said he has seen people ask why is NAF not buying this and that.. during an interview

Toju200:
i don't understand the part deficiency
But still they are fighting terrorism like we are,they recently are experiencing IED and Sniper attacks In Sinai.
They have Drones around 40 or more if I'm not mistaking why aren't they employing it as to what Komekn is suggesting.
They even bought the Air tractor configured for combat for insurgency wars

Litmus:


Regionalism is retrogressive, does not devolve power enough for your typical multi ethnic African nation. Nigeria's current system is the way forward for Africa. Mali needs to adopt a federal government system.

bidexiii:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTJsRQ-x9CI

komekn:


I don't anchor my deductions on another persons irrespective of designation and or assumed knowledge. So whatever the CAS has to say is his opinion not mine.

"The A29 Turboprop Tucano is what we need" according to you. But, why, how or for what reason ❓ ❓

It is better to anchor your position with a substantive deduction, rational and or explanation, Unfortunately you give none. After all the time you have spent here l expected more.

The A29 Tucano is stupendously over priced and everything associated with it will be too. My suspicion are knowing the Americans you will only be able to attach compatible munitions, that is American or NATO sourced munitions. That means very expensive. Anything else will not be compatible.

It's a bit like some laptops and how they ensure that universal components will not be compatible and the inherent software in your laptop continously rejects it.

Quite some time ago l went into depth with regards to munitions costings. I used a published MOD official documents accessed under the access public information legislation UK.

With that l was able to make informed projections with regards to costs. My presumption is that the HMG ( 12.7mm) of the A29 will be used quite often as well as the guided rockets which are produced by BA systems.

You seem articulate and informed do a little bit of open source research. Do not be parochial and assumptive open your mind consider, balance and appraise. It will be beneficial to you as a person and increase your capacity. As well as intelligence.

But l remember if I am right you saying to that the NA, could not afford the N2A42 165X30 mm ammunition required for the BTR4. That they pleaded with the NAF who refused to give them any. As a consequence we have cannibalised the BTR4 and stuck on top of it a very rudimentary HMG. Rendering the precision RWS ineffective and obsolete.

The 2A42 ammunition is significantly cheaper by a huge margin than the 12.7mm and 20mm.

How many RPM is the rate of fire of A29 20mm and 12.7mm guns. Below an excerpt from a previous post on this topic.

So when we even get these overpriced A29 turboprop and then fire the 12.7 mm HMG for just 3 minutes it could cost you( UK MOD prices) $58,000.00. Now tell me that's sustainable in the Nigerian context

Now having that thought in mind how much does a near 100% accuracy Chinese sourced ATGM cost that is used by the Wing Loong II UAV. My estimation for the BA-7, Blue arrow ATGM is less than $15k per unit.

demolition:


[b] i don't quite understand .
are you suggesting because egypt ain't utilizing their drones means nigeria don't actually really need them that much?
this war is growing and it would keep evolving as it goes.
now as the game changing tucano's arrive which would sure give them a bloody nose. expect the introduction of manpads and sniper teams too.
its obvious we lack setuational awareness in the N.E.
even if this drones ain't expending their munitions its still a very very important asset . if my base is gonna get hit I sure as hell would appreciate a heads up.
this sons of whores most times drive in large convoys for maybe 100km+ to attack a base and still catch us pants down like 80% of the time.
that has to stop.
since we have super camps, setuational awareness should be the next big thing because patrols alone ain't just gonna cut it.
conclusion is. i don't care if we get a thousand drones. as long as the men in the trenches get the heads up with good amount of time to prepare along with real time reports of enemy movements during battles. setuational awareness is key.[/b]

komekn:


Now having that thought in mind how much does a near 100% accuracy Chinese sourced ATGM cost that is used by the Wing Loong II UAV. My estimation for the BA-7, Blue arrow ATGM is less than $15k per unit.

rka1:


The problem is there are not enough tactical transport helicopters to sustain such operations considering the size of the NE. These operations are usually intelligence led and fighter jets or helos scrambled to take out the targets. You will need dedicated air assault troops in several basis on QRF. Then there is the danger of minefields and booby traps you can walk into or land on (British Paratropers once landed in the middle of a minefield during an operation in Afghanistan. Not a good outcome).

This is possible for some operations especially when the enemy is moving quickly and not had the time to set up defences. Also, once known this is what happens after the military attacks, ambushes will be set up by BH/ISIS aided by fifth columnists.

Toju200:
i don't understand the part deficiency
But still they are fighting terrorism like we are,they recently are experiencing IED and Sniper attacks In Sinai.
They have Drones around 40 or more if I'm not mistaking why aren't they employing it as to what Komekn is suggesting.
They even bought the Air tractor configured for combat for insurgency wars

SamuelAnyawu:



I have been thinking about this too. Just that my current job is really tasking and time demanding. But i think i will need to create a blog or book on my real life experiences in the Northeast.

Over three years here in several field locations no be beans shaaaaaa .

Please Fellow thread analyst what is Tango? most of my military friends here like using that word .

Please where and how can i learn to shoot an AK47. i attend a church here in the barracks with 95% military men on Uniforms. What if an attack happens in the church and a soldiers falls beside me, i need to learn how to pick his AK47 and engage our enemies

I saw a military dude in church with a black top written " SF Gunner'' but every military man dey shoot gun na. what does gunner mean?

It was today i noticed the drivers cabin of our 40 barrel here is armoured, i thought its soft skin previously. Also, i noticed behind the 40 barrel has two host that looks like a water pump


Northeast no easy shaaa. Today some NCOs were celebrating their postings in Church. Some were rolling on the floor with joy Most of them have spent three years here.

Kudos to our Gallant men

demolition:


[b] i don't quite understand .
are you suggesting because egypt ain't utilizing their drones means nigeria don't actually really need them that much?
this war is growing and it would keep evolving as it goes.
now as the game changing tucano's arrive which would sure give them a bloody nose. expect the introduction of manpads and sniper teams too.
its obvious we lack setuational awareness in the N.E.
even if this drones ain't expending their munitions its still a very very important asset . if my base is gonna get hit I sure as hell would appreciate a heads up.
this sons of whores most times drive in large convoys for maybe 100km+ to attack a base and still catch us pants down like 80% of the time.
that has to stop.
since we have super camps, setuational awareness should be the next big thing because patrols alone ain't just gonna cut it.
conclusion is. i don't care if we get a thousand drones. as long as the men in the trenches get the heads up with good amount of time to prepare along with real time reports of enemy movements during battles. setuational awareness is key.[/b]

Mugiwaraluffy:

I said this some times ago, we really need to set up teams specifically for situational awareness, especially the way they keep setting mines and IED on the road with reckless abandon

Odunayaw:
We can set up like Brigade/Battalion recon teams/platoons. They'd recon routes up at least 25km from the base, doing as many 7 days in the field.

However, for the known danger lands, I wonder why they're not using SF guys to shift the balance. A 2month 'small offensive' of SF doing harassing attacks in the enemy's rear. Keeping them unbalanced

Mugiwaraluffy:


7 days is too much bro. Just 48hrs rotation so that the teams will always be alert and won't get tired on the mission. This could bring drastic changes within a short period of time

Odunayaw:
25km recon is not an Olympic sport na. Besides, they'd deploy and RTB without assets like Helos or vehicle to avoid detection. 7 days is ideal if you know the kind of missions I speak of.

I understand your point tho but you may likely find jack in 48hrs, in fact, changing teams could be detrimental in that Intel flow on patterns and the likes will be "stop-start"

Mugiwaraluffy:


7 days is too much bro. Just 48hrs rotation so that the teams will always be alert and won't get tired on the mission. This could bring drastic changes within a short period of time

Tobiloba2407:



Missions like this would entail sniper teams, as many as 20 to 30 different hides, over a long distance as many as 10 teams, specialized ghille suits and surveillance equipments, not the rubbish suits they snap with..., a dedicated quick reaction force....and each mission would last weeks, as many as 3 weeks and lots of radio silence, only call ins, at pre calculated times.....and lot lot lot lot lot of specialized and expensive training that teaches the men to blend into their surrounding.

SamuelAnyawu:


Sure bro i will look into this sincerely

youghs:


Bro hwfa na..I never see your hand

SamuelAnyawu:
Sprioradic shootings going on in Dikwa.


Any guy in Dikwa here?

Toju200:
the Same Sahara reporters that said the army has killed him

SamuelAnyawu:


I see your mail. I dey try recover the mail I opened with this account

SamuelAnyawu:
Sprioradic shootings going on in Dikwa.


Any guy in Dikwa here?

giles14:
brother its time you pipe low,make military intelligence no for pick u up.