U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
SETAF-AFRICA

"Bring a knife and some dip" No-nonsense Soldiers Train Nigerian Infantry

Sgt. First Class Alex Fernandez, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, patrols a small suburban neighborhood outside the Nigerian Army military compound in Jaji, Nigeria. Fernandez deployed for seven weeks in Jaji, Nigeria, with a 12-soldier team training Nigerian Army infantry ground-level tactics, Feb. 2018. 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.

By Capt. James Sheehan Apr 04, 2018
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