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The Special Boat Service (SBS) is a special forces unit of the Nigerian Navy and the maritime special forces unit of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is modelled after the Royal Navy's Special Boat Service and the United States Navy SEALS. [1] It is considered to be one of the more elite naval special forces units in Africa. [2]
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The Air Force sponsors the Air Force Military School, Jos, Nigeria and the Air Force Institute of Technology. Nigeria also has pursued a policy of developing domestic training and military production capabilities. Nigeria has continued a strict policy of diversification in its military procurement from various countries. The Nigerian Air force ...
The 72nd Special Forces Battalion is a special forces unit of the Nigerian Army. It is stationed at Makurdi. [1] Previously it appears to have been the 72 Paratrooper Battalion; it may have been re-designated circa 2010. There are indications that it may be an independent battalion which may report directly to Defence Headquarters.
Used mostly by Special Forces. CAA AK-Alfa [8] [9] Assault rifle United States Israel: Used by Special Forces. Beryl M762 [10] Assault rifle Poland Nigeria: Produced locally under license by DICON. Will serve as standard issued assault rifle, to replace OBJ-006 and NR-1. FB Mini-Beryl [11] Compact assault rifle Poland: 10 test units purchased.
special-operations forces strategic formations and units of the armed forces, whose role is to conduct sabotage, reconnaissance, subversive and other special operations on the territory of foreign countries. In wartime they may also be assigned tasks such as intelligence-gathering, the seizure or destruction of key installations, the conduct of ...
The rescue force, consisting of around 30 operatives, was inserted into the area via parachute from Air Force Special Operations aircraft of the 352nd Special Operations Wing. Once on the ground, they moved on foot for about three miles (five kilometers) to the site where Walton was held.
They serve to defend NAF bases, airfields and aircraft as well as protect VIPs. [3] After the attacks by Boko Haram on Nigerian Air Force installations during their insurgency, the command decided to create a specialist unit capable of providing security and protecting the Air Force interests and its bases across the country, in especially conflict zones like the North East, Maiduguri. [4]