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    U.S. Army Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 17 of 27]

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    A U.S. Army medic wearing MultiCam/OCP uniform is conducting a training or briefing session with a group of African soldiers seated on the floor of a building. The soldiers, wearing desert camouflage uniforms consistent with Nigerian Army pattern, are seated in a semicircle with rifles placed beside them. This appears to be a military training assistance or capacity-building mission.

    Twelve Soldiers U.S. Army Soldiers share tactics and training with a little over 200 Nigerian Army Soldiers from 26th Infantry Battalion in a remote military compound four hours north of the capital in Jaji. The seven- week training includes reacting to an IED, react to an ambush, securing an objective, operations planning, etc. The training's significance cannot be underestimated. These Nigerian Soldiers may eventually use these tactics when forward-deployed to fight against the violent terrorist organization, Boko Haram.

    Nigerian Advanced infantry training has significant implications outside of on-the-ground tactical maneuvers. This bilateral military-to-military training carries diplomatic weight showcasing the U.S.'s commitment to its African partners and Nigeria's commitment to countering violent extremist organizations.

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    Date Taken: 02.08.2018
    Date Posted: 02.09.2018 13:37
    Photo ID: 4130417
    VIRIN: 180208-A-GG370-531
    Resolution: 1280x960
    Size: 1.34 MB
    Location: NG

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