The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is set to conduct its final Outdoor Field Training Exercise for Army Cadets of 72 Regular Course and Short Service Course 48, nicknamed “Exercise CAMP HIGHLAND”.
In a statement made available to journalists, the Academy’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Maidawa, said the exercise was expected to hold in Plateau and Kaduna States from July 28 to August 17.
According to him, ”The exercise is designed to test the cadets’ leadership skills, physical fitness, as well as command and control abilities, among other military competencies.”
Maudawa added that the exercise was an important military training activity used in ascertaining the preparedness of the cadets for Commissioning as Officers into the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
According to him, the phases of the exercise that would take place in Plateau include: Adventure and Leadership Training at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Shere Hills, Jos from 1 August to August. 5.
He further revealed, a map rrading exercise would take place on July. 31, at Nigerian Army Military Training Area while the Tactical Phase will commence from August 6,
“The Camp Fire Night and the Battle Inoculation Drills would take place on August 14 and 15 , at the Nigerian Army Base Camp Kachia.
“Consequently, communities living around Shere Hills, Jos in Plateau would observe mass movement of military personnel, vehicles and equipment in the general area from July 31 to August 5.
“Similarly, residents of Katul Crossing – Fadan Kamantan axis in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State will observe same tactical drills involving firing /simulation of small arms and artillery fire from August 12 to 13 August.
“Residents in the general areas mentioned above are therefore advised not to panic but to go about their normal daily routine activities without fear.
” They are to however, report any breach of security to the nearest authorities, “he said.
Maidawa said ‘Battle Inoculation’, which would involve live firing of small arms, amour and artillery weapons, wild be conducted from August 15. within the Military Exercise Area near Nigerian Army Base Camp, Kachia.
He, therefore, said locals around Aninkwa, Insame and neighboring communities were advised to stay away from the live firing area during the period of the exercise.
“On our part, all necessary safety measures and arrangements have been put in place to ensure safety in the exercise areas.
“We wish to appeal for cooperation from the local communities directly affected by the Exercise and Nigerians as a whole as we train future military leaders for our Armed Forces.
” You are please requested to use your medium to enlighten the general public particularly, the inhabitants of the aforementioned areas,.
“Pease accept the esteemed regards of the Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy. Maj.-Gen. Abdul Ibrahim, “Maidawa said
