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    U.S. Army Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 21 of 27]

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    A group of military personnel from at least two different armed forces are walking together across an arid, dry grassland terrain. The group includes soldiers in US Army MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms and at least one officer in a green dress uniform with a distinctive red-plumed beret, consistent with Nigerian Army ceremonial dress. The personnel appear to be conducting a joint field exercise or site survey, as several are carrying documents and folders.

    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: 4130434
    VIRIN: 180208-A-GG370-737
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 1.26 MB
    Location: NG

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