Training Future African Warriors

Commodore Austin Oyagha, a representative of the Nigerian navy, gets instructions from Lance Cpl. Robert Barton on how to fire a 40 mm sponge grenade from a grenade launcher near Panzer Kaserne last week. Warren Peace/Stars and Stripes

Marines Teach Nonlethal Tactics To African Counterparts -- Stars And Stripes

STUTTGART, Germany — Sitting in a conference room on Tuesday, 12 representatives from African marine corps and naval services watch a video of young men being taught how to make their beds.

The teachers in the video — Marine Corps drill instructors — are full of aggression and shouting at the recruits.

It’s how the members of Marine Forces Africa chose to introduce themselves to their African counterparts.

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My Comment: When one looks at the big picture, this U.S. involvement is miniscule at best .... but it is a start.

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