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    U.S. Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 18 of 22]

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    Two military personnel are visible in a semi-arid scrubland environment. One soldier in lighter camouflage uniform with a backpack is standing and pointing in a direction, while a second soldier in darker camouflage is crouched or positioned low near dense brush. The terrain appears to be dry savanna or Sahel-type landscape with sparse vegetation and a hazy horizon.

    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: 02.11.2018 08:55
    Photo ID: 4133837
    VIRIN: 180208-A-GG370-874
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 1.82 MB
    Location: NG

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