The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has concluded arrangements for the conduct of its final outdoor Field Training Exercise for Army Cadets of Short Service Course 47, nicknamed: “Exercise CAMP HIGHLAND,” in Plateau and Kaduna States.
The exercise which commences tomorrow January 8, would end on January 29, 2022.
According to the Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Bashir Muhammed Jajira in a statement on Friday explained that the “Exercise is designed to test the cadets’ leadership skills, physical fitness, as well as command and control abilities, among other military competencies.”
He added that the Exercise is an important military training activity used in ascertaining the preparedness of the Army cadets for commissioning as Officers into the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Explaining further, Major Jajira said the “Phases of the Exercise that would take place in Plateau State include Map Reading Exercise at Heipang and Adventure Training at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Shere Hills, Jos, from 8 – 14 January 2022.
Furthermore, Tactical Drills and Battle Inoculation Drills would take place in Kachia general area from 14 – 29 January 2022.
Consequently, he appealed to the communities living around Heipang and Shere Hills, Jos in Plateau State that during the period, would observe the mass movement of military personnel, vehicles and equipment in the general area from 8-15 January 2022.
Similarly, residents of the KATUL CROSSING – FADAN KAMANTA axis in ZAGON KATAF Local Government Area of Kaduna State will observe the same tactical drills involving firing /simulation of small arms and artillery fire from 15 -19 January 2022.
Adding that the residents in the general areas mentioned above are advised not to panic but to go about their normal daily routine activities without fear.
Furthermore, Battle Inoculation, which would involve the live firing of small arms, armour and artillery weapons will be conducted from 20 – 29 January 2022 within the Military Exercise Area near Nigerian Army Base Camp, Kachia.
Therefore, locals around ANINKWA, INSAME and neighbouring communities are advised to stay away from the live firing area during the period of the exercise.
Major Jajira reiterated that the force has put in place every necessary safety measure and arrangement to ensure safety in the exercise areas.
However, the residents are advised to report any breach of security to the nearest authorities.
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