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    U.S. Army Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 18 of 27]

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    A mixed group of military personnel from at least two different armed forces are walking together across an open, arid field. The lead figure is a senior officer in green dress uniform with a distinctive red-plumed beret and multiple medal ribbons, likely from an African military. Behind him are personnel in US Army MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms, along with others in green fatigues and one civilian in a dark blazer.

    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: 4130425
    VIRIN: 180208-A-GG370-585
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 1.44 MB
    Location: NG

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