Thread by @RYP__

Very in-depth multi part series on how South African mercenaries were hired to hunt down Boko Haram. This 2014 election time gig was also pitched by Erik Prince at about a ten times markup but wisely Goodluck Johnson cut out the middleman. whenihavetheinternet.com/2015/05/19/mr-…

@EebenBarlow subbed and has some good insights on his mantra of "Timing, Synchronicity, Surprise, Tempo, Maneuver, Firepower, Speed, and Logistics." which is kinda like "Move, Shoot, Communicate" or my fave: " Speed, Surprise and Violence of Action" …smilitaryandsecurityblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/succes…

Former SADF trainers/operators bring their experience in bush work and gain the upper hand for a short period of time. What fails is the usually lack of progress once the bureaucrats take over. And of course Boko Haram is back in strength. clarionproject.org/first-hand-rep…

The colonial and European structure of African armies designed to hire bodies and prevent coups rarely fits the threat that exists today. Roving hit and run bands used is an ancient African structure that the Europeans are trying to recreate by counter terrorism training.

The problem is that African nations need both high tech (pilots/intel/ISR) and brutal ground work (long range ambush, leapfrogging, night ops) to constantly tip over planning and movement of terror groups. Many who flourish because of the corruption and incompetence of govts.

Into this enters an over arching doctrine that Eeben calls "Fourth Generation Warfare" add to that Russia's love of "hybrid warfare" and can see that we have a lot to catch up on if we want to compete with China, Russia, Turkey, Iran and other groups. …smilitaryandsecurityblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/are-we…