AFRICOM’s Flintlock Develops Tactics to Take On Boko Haram Threat

2015-03-09T21:59:51-04:00

The Flintlock exercise, the largest conducted by Special Operations Command Africa, brought together troops from several countries to work on a range of tactics to be deployed in fighting Boko Haram, which is based in Nigeria but threatens the stability of neighboring states.

"We find this year's exercise both unique and very relevant," Africa Command's Gen. David Rodriguez said during Monday's closing ceremony in Chad. "Because, as you know, here today in Ndjamena, we are not far removed from the immediate threat of Boko Haram."

Eliminating the threat of violent extremists will require a multinational effort "involving political will, economic development and professional security forces," Rodriguez said in remarks provided by his staff.

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U.S. special operations forces on Monday concluded three weeks of training with regional partners in western Africa.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2015 3:49 AM

2015-03-10T03:49:32-04:00

Big step in the right direction getting all major players in the area involved. It's going to take the combined efforts of many of those nations to eliminate Boko Haram.