# US Army SpecOps, Nigerian Navy SBS hold joint training

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2021/07/us-army-specops-nigerian-navy-sbs-hold-joint-training/
- Published: 2021-07-09T16:55:49+01:00
- Author: Ekene Lionel

Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service troopers and operators of the U.S. Army 3rd Special
Forces Group (Airborne) on Thursday, completed a five-week Joint Combined Exchange
Training (JCET).

Both forces trained together on several land-based skills and tactics, such as countering
improvised explosive devises (IEDs).

The exercise is part of a series of U.S. engagements with the Nigerian military 
that provide opportunities for the elite units to work together, learn from each
other, and strengthen relationships.

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At the closing ceremony in Lagos, Acting U.S. Consulate Political and Economic Chief
Merrica Heaton noted that America works closely with the Nigerian military to provide
technical assistance, equipment, and professional exchange and training.

The long-standing U.S.-Nigerian partnership aims for a secure Nigeria & Gulf of 
Guinea, says the U.S. Mission in Nigeria.

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She said the JCET is part of decades of partnership between the United States and
Nigeria to strengthen defense ties and promote regional security.

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“The United States Mission to Nigeria is a steadfast partner – helping combat maritime
crime in the Gulf of Guinea, counter violent extremists in the Northeast, and enforce
the rule of law throughout the region,” Heaton said.

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The U.S. Special Operations Command Africa made a statement today regarding the 
exercise that “Exercises like these are part of a series of U.S. engagements with
African partner nations. They are an opportunity for elite U.S. units and African
partners to work together, learn from each other, and strengthen relationships.”

The United States also carried out the JCET exercise with [Ivory Coast ](https://www.military.africa/2021/07/us-ivorian-specops-fine-tuned-counter-terror-skills)
which took place in on 9 July, and [Morocco](https://www.military.africa/2021/07/us-moroccan-specops-concludes-jcet-exercise)
in July 19, 2021.

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