By Ahmed Ahmed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has trained 7,000 regiments and Special Forces to combat security challenges in the country.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao stated this at the graduation ceremony of the 112 special Forces of Course 10/2022 on Friday in Bauchi.
He said NAF reiterated its commitment by boosting the strength of regiment and special operations forces personnel through "purposeful training and human capacity development".
"In pursuit of my vision. In that regard, the Nigerian Air Force has so far trained about 5,000 Regiment and 2,000 Special Operation Forces personnel, both at home and abroad," Amao said.
He said NAF has grown to be a formidable force with enhanced professionalism due to regular training, acquisition of new platforms and reactivation of grounded fleets.
The CAS , represented by Air Vice Marshal Auwal Bello, Chief of training and Operations NAF headquarters said Air Force has made concerted efforts to build its own internal capacity and resilience for force protection.
He urged the graduating Special Forces to be courageous and take the battle to all the adversaries of the country.
"Be they terrorists, insurgents or any other criminal elements, in synergy with our Sister Services and other security agencies.
"I therefore urge you to bring to effectively utilize the knowledge and experience gained during the Course whenever and wherever duty calls.
"This will require you to exhibit courage, commitment and loyalty in the discharge of your duties.
"I also enjoin you all to redouble your efforts and engage the security challenges with rugged optimism and renewed determination,
The Chief of Staff also urged them to remain professional in the discharge of their constitutional duty of ensuring the security of beloved good people and the country.
Earlier, Air Vice Marshal Ibukunle Daramola, Air Officer Commanding, AOC Ground Training Command explained that Special Forces operations are characterized by speed, precision, destabilizing shock effects and perseverance of forces.
"The curriculum of this course entailed weapon handling, swimming, unarmed combat, small team tactics, amongst other focused areas," he said
He appreciated the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Amao for his commitment to ensuring that the pursuit of purposeful training and human capacity development is achieved.
Daramola assured that the Ground Training Command remains resolute in ensuring qualitative training so as to have the best in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
Our reports that out of 281 personnel nominated, 149 trainees were found physically and medically fit, only 112 graduated to qualify as Special Forces operatives also known as Nigerian Air Force Panthers.
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