NAF graduates 414 personnel trained in counter-terrorism

As part of efforts to wipe out remnants of Boko Haram, the Nigerian Air Force has graduated 414 regiment officers and men trained by the Israeli Military Training Organisation and the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT).

The trained Air Force personnel include 18 officers and 396 Airmen and Airwomen.

Speaking at the combined graduation of the Basic Regiment officers, Airmen and Gunnery II course and special forces course 2017, held at the Military Training Centre NAF base in Kaduna on Friday, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Baba Abubakar, said the service had invested enormous resources in the training of the special forces personnel, hence they “should reciprocate the good gesture.”

The Chief of Air Staff, who was represented by Air Officer Commanding, Ground Training Command, AVM Samson Akpasa, said the training was targeted at arming the personnel with experience to withstand fierce challenges.

“The knowledge you have acquired coupled with the practical exercise in the basic field tactics, weapon training, map reading and airfield defence training have prepared you for prompt deployment as the need arises. You must be prepared to put in your best and sustain the necessary zeal and courage to face challenges in the service,” he added.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the exercise, the Commandant, Regiment Training Centre, Capt Isaac Subi, said imparting capacity building skills on the Air Force personnel is one of the key drivers of the administration led by the Chief of Air Staff.