The United States Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS), has conducted a Senior Leaders’ Seminar in Nigeria From September 13 through September 17.
The training course, the first of its kind is designed to introduce Nigerian Air Force commanders to advanced topics in operational decision making, including a focus on improving civilian harm mitigation efforts in future military operations.
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In a statement issued by the United States Mission in Nigeria, the course included case studies and discussions from U.S. and other international military operations and was taught by U.S. civilian and military lawyers with years of experience in operational law and military justice.
The course was included as a part of the A-29 Super Tucano sale as part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s “Total Package Approach” that includes not just hardware but spare parts, logistics, and training.
Although the course was originally intended for the handful of commanders that would operate with the A-29, the Nigerian Air Force sent 20 commanding officers to this course, including 7 General Officers and the Deputy Director of Legal Services.
According to its website, DIILS is the lead Department of Defense security cooperation resource for global legal engagement and capacity-building with international defense sector officials.
The DIILS Director, CAPT Ian Wexler, said he enjoyed a productive and professional interaction with the Nigerian officers and hopes to continue this relationship and return for future engagements and courses.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
