NAF Graduates 111 Special Forces Personnel to Boost Operational Capability
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026, strengthening its pool of elite operators and enhancing its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations across the country.
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The graduation ceremony took place at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA) in Bauchi, marking the successful completion of an intensive training programme designed to prepare personnel for complex combat and special operations missions.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented by the Chief of Training, Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal A.Y. Dari, congratulated the graduates and charged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
He described the graduates as members of an elite cadre entrusted with critical responsibilities in safeguarding the nation, urging them to remain focused on their mission and embody the core values of the Nigerian Air Force.
“The strength of any fighting force lies not only in its equipment but in the quality, discipline and determination of its personnel. You are now part of an elite cadre entrusted with critical responsibilities in safeguarding our nation,” the CAS stated.
The Special Forces course exposed participants to rigorous physical, mental and tactical training aimed at developing leadership skills, operational resilience, teamwork and adaptability in challenging environments.
Throughout the programme, trainees underwent demanding exercises tailored to prepare them for specialised operations in support of air and joint military missions.
Earlier, the Commandant of the Regiment Training Centre Annex, Squadron Leader E.L. Akpan, commended the Chief of the Air Staff for his continued support towards Special Forces training and capacity development.
He reaffirmed the centre’s commitment to producing highly skilled and mission-ready operators capable of executing specialised assignments across diverse operational theatres.
A major highlight of the ceremony was a series of tactical demonstrations by the graduating personnel, including obstacle crossing drills, commando self-defence techniques and air assault operations, which showcased the skills and operational competence acquired during the course.
The event was attended by senior military officers, representatives of sister services, personnel from other security agencies and invited guests.
The graduation of the 111 Special Forces operators is regarded as another significant step in the Nigerian Air Force’s ongoing efforts to strengthen human capacity, improve operational readiness and build a professional force capable of addressing emerging security challenges across the country.
The NAF reaffirmed its commitment to sustained investment in elite training as part of efforts to enhance national security, support joint operations and contribute to lasting peace and stability in Nigeria.
NAF Graduates 111 Special Forces Personnel to Boost Operational Capability