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    U.S. Army Trains Nigerian Infantry [Image 8 of 24]

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    Two military personnel are positioned in an open, arid field with sparse dry grass and distant trees. One soldier wearing MultiCam/OCP pattern uniform with a tactical backpack is crouching, while a second soldier in a different camouflage pattern (desert/woodland mix) with a wide-brim boonie hat is seated on the ground. The setting appears to be a training or operational environment in a semi-arid region.

    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 12:38
    Photo ID: 4151543
    VIRIN: 180213-A-GG370-530
    Resolution: 1280x853
    Size: 1.29 MB
    Location: NG

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