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    U.S. Army Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 24 of 27]

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    Two military personnel in different camouflage uniforms stand together in an open, arid field. The soldier on the left wears a Nigerian Army uniform with visible patches and a bush hat, while the soldier on the right wears US Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with rank insignia and a shoulder patch. The setting appears to be a field location, possibly during a joint military exercise or liaison meeting.

    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: 4130442
    VIRIN: 180208-A-GG370-858
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 1.06 MB
    Location: NG

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