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    U.S. Army Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 19 of 22]

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    A U.S. Army soldier from the 10th Mountain Division, wearing MultiCam/OCP uniform with a reversed U.S. flag patch, stands facing a group of foreign military personnel seated on the ground in an outdoor, arid environment. The scene appears to depict a training, advising, or briefing session between U.S. forces and partner nation soldiers. The setting suggests an African theater of operations based on the vegetation, terrain, and uniforms of the seated soldiers.

    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: 4133838
    VIRIN: 180208-A-GG370-909
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 1.2 MB
    Location: NG

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