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    U.S. Army Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 5 of 24]

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    A group of military personnel are walking along a dirt path through what appears to be a rural village setting in an arid environment. The central figure is a US soldier identified by the name 'FERNANDEZ' on both their cap and backpack, wearing MultiCam (OCP) pattern uniform. The surrounding soldiers are wearing a different camouflage pattern, suggesting a joint or combined training operation with partner nation forces.

    Twelve 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: 02.13.2018
    Date Posted: 02.19.2018 12:39
    Photo ID: 4151530
    VIRIN: 180213-A-GG370-128
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 1.29 MB
    Location: NG

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