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    U.S. Army Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 10 of 22]

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    A U.S. Army soldier wearing MultiCam/OCP uniform with a visible American flag patch is engaged in what appears to be a briefing or instruction session with a group of African military soldiers wearing distinctive camouflage uniforms. The African soldiers are equipped with rifles and tactical gear bearing unit insignia patches. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or advisory environment, consistent with a military partnership or training exercise.

    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: 4133856
    VIRIN: 180208-A-GG370-253
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 1.37 MB
    Location: NG

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