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Friday, April 02, 2010

MOGADISHU (AP) –Somali army recruits are using sticks instead of guns as they train for combat against battle-hardened Islamist rebels. Lacking equipment and training, Somalia's prime minister said a planned army offensive will be gradual instead of a blitzkrieg.

The offensive, repeatedly delayed for months, would be the government's biggest attempt to restore control over an anarchic nation where an Islamist insurgency has taken root and whose coastline is dotted with pirate lairs.

Officials familiar with the offensive's planning said the delays are partly due to the army's lack of equipment, training and a reliable system to pay its soldiers – problems the European Union hopes to address by training 2,000 troops under a plan approved Wednesday.

Pouring cold water on perceptions the offensive will begin with an all-out assault, Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke said it will be a slow expansion of the small area under government control.

"It is not a big push. It will be gradual and well-planned," Sharmarke said.

Source: AP

My sources state that training is going well. It takes time to build a decent, disciplined fighting force.

ever heard of the kung fu rebellion.

Friday, April 02, 2010

MOGADISHU (AP) –Somali army recruits are using sticks instead of guns as they train for combat against battle-hardened Islamist rebels. Lacking equipment and training, Somalia's prime minister said a planned army offensive will be gradual instead of a blitzkrieg.

The offensive, repeatedly delayed for months, would be the government's biggest attempt to restore control over an anarchic nation where an Islamist insurgency has taken root and whose coastline is dotted with pirate lairs.

Officials familiar with the offensive's planning said the delays are partly due to the army's lack of equipment, training and a reliable system to pay its soldiers – problems the European Union hopes to address by training 2,000 troops under a plan approved Wednesday.

Pouring cold water on perceptions the offensive will begin with an all-out assault, Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke said it will be a slow expansion of the small area under government control.

"It is not a big push. It will be gradual and well-planned," Sharmarke said.

Source: AP

It is not like they were going to shoot anyway in the begining . I assume they are being taught some rudimentary combat techniques in an urban terrain ..which is more about how you move than how you shoot , but pro al shabaab bitches are notoriously known for being DUMB !...so you know @ least they will DIE laughing !

It is not like they were going to shoot anyway in the begining . I assume they are being taught some rudimentary combat techniques in an urban terrain ..which is more about how you move than how you shoot , but pro al shabaab bitches are notoriously known for being DUMB !...so you know @ least they will DIE laughing !

Friday, April 02, 2010

MOGADISHU (AP) –Somali army recruits are using sticks instead of guns as they train for combat against battle-hardened Islamist rebels. Lacking equipment and training, Somalia's prime minister said a planned army offensive will be gradual instead of a blitzkrieg.

The offensive, repeatedly delayed for months, would be the government's biggest attempt to restore control over an anarchic nation where an Islamist insurgency has taken root and whose coastline is dotted with pirate lairs.

Officials familiar with the offensive's planning said the delays are partly due to the army's lack of equipment, training and a reliable system to pay its soldiers – problems the European Union hopes to address by training 2,000 troops under a plan approved Wednesday.

Pouring cold water on perceptions the offensive will begin with an all-out assault, Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke said it will be a slow expansion of the small area under government control.

"It is not a big push. It will be gradual and well-planned," Sharmarke said.

Source: AP

tuugadi(Government) inteey lacagta dhacday eey sticks uu dhibeen masakiinti difaaceysay

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"It is not a big push. It will be gradual and well-planned," Sharmarke said.

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"It is not a big push. It will be gradual and well-planned," Sharmarke said.

Prime Minister Big Mac's combat experience being implemented with sticks

tuugadi(Government) inteey lacagta dhacday eey sticks uu dhibeen masakiinti difaaceysay

naxariis waa dhamaatay