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African Lion

U.S. Africa Command's premiere and largest annual joint and combined exercise, African Lion brings together thousands of military personnel across four countries to increase interoperability while strengthening shared defense capabilities and cooperation.

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More Than 8,100 Military Personnel

From 27 Countries and NATO

Events in Tunisia, Morocco, Ghana, Senegal

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Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard take part in casualty evacuation training during exercise African Lion in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia. The exercise includes more than 8,100 participants from 27 nations and strengthens interoperability among partner nations while sustaining readiness for any mission.

Maryland Guardsmen Participate in African Lion

Maryland Guardsmen Participate in African Lion

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) directs and supports all U.S. Army activities with partner land forces in Africa, including conducting and supporting exercises and training events, security force assistance and senior leader engagements. SETAF-AF also serves as the joint task force headquarters in support of U.S. Africa Command contingency operations. (U.S. Army video edited by Chris House)

U.S. Army, U.S Marines and Ghana Armed Forces practice small unit tactics during African Lion 2023 in Daboya, Ghana, June 9, 2023. African Lion is an annual training event between the U.S. and participating African nations intended to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships. Approximately 8,000 personnel and 18 nations will participate in African Lion 2023 from May 13 - June 18, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Cowley)

Small Unit Tactics

Small Unit Tactics

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland National Guard, conduct a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) mounted gunnery range using M240B machine guns and simulated firing tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missiles in order to hone their skills at identifying both light and heavy targets, as well as shooting while moving in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, May 4, 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premiere joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Dylan Grace)

Shot List:
(00:00) CLOSE UP: Soldier looks through sights to aim a TOW missile
(00:06) MEDIUM SHOT: Soldiers simulate reloading the tow missile mounted on HMMWV
(00:16) MEDIUM SHOT: Soldier simulates firing TOW missile at a target
(00:28) MEDIUM SHOT: Soldier fires machine gun at targets from HMMWV
(00:35) LONG SHOT: Soldiers in HMMWV follow behind as mounted gunner engages targets
(00:44) CLOSE UP: Soldier monitors radio in trail vehicle to confirm target locations
(00:49) WIDE SHOT: Soldier dons protective mask during simulated gas attack scenario
(00:59) WIDE SHOT: Soldier engages targets with machine gun
(01:05) CLOSE UP: Soldier monitors radio to confirm target hits
(01:12) CLOSE UP: Soldiers load machine gun
(01:21) MEDIUM SHOT: Soldier engages target from elevated position
(01:26) CLOSE UP: Brass falls into vehicle as Soldier engages targets
(01:32-01:38) CLOSE UP: rear view of Soldier engaging targets with machine gun

Mounted Gunnery Range

Mounted Gunnery Range

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 651st Quartermaster Company conduct a water purification exercise with members of the Tunisian Armed Forces in the Port of Gabes, Tunisia, May 3, 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Trevor Seiler)

Soundbites in order of appearance: 1st Lt. David Sneed, 651st Quartermaster Company commander.

Shot List:
(00:00:00) MEDIUM SHOT Two Soldiers check the composition of water
(00:08:51) MEDIUM SHOT Several Soldiers refill the diesel inside of a water purification vehicle
(00:14:42) MEDIUM SHOT Two Soldiers release excess water from a hose
(00:19:23) CLOSE SHOT A member of the Tunisian Armed Forces is instructed by a U.S. Soldier.
(00:25:27) MEDIUM SHOT Several members of the Tunisian Armed Forces work with U.S. Soldiers to check water purity level.
(00:32:36) MEDIUM SHOT Several members of the Tunisian Armed Forces work with U.S. Soldiers to check water purity level.
(00:37:51 MEDIUM SHOT U.S. Soldier works alongside a member of the Tunisian Armed Forces to check the chemical composition.
(00:42:53) MEDIUM SHOT U.S. Soldiers check the purity level of water bags they have laid out.
(00:49:18) MEDIUM SHOT U.S. Soldiers knee water inside of bag
(00:55:37) WIDE SHOT Establishing shot of the water purification set up.
(01:01:43) WIDE SHOT Military vehicle backing up
(01:07:33) MEDIUM SHOT U.S. Soldiers and members of the Tunisian Armed Forces adjust levels in the water purification system
(01:12:39) MEDIUM SHOT Members of the Tunisan Armed Forces walk with a U.S. soldier toward the water purification system.
(01:17:43) MEDIUM SHOT Members of the Tunisian Armed Forces work on the water purification system

Water Purification Demo

Water Purification Demo

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 754th Ordnance Company, 192nd Ordnance Battalion, demonstrate how to safely assemble ordnance to members of the Tunisian Armed Forces during exercise African Lion in Bizerte, Tunisia, May 1, 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premiere joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Shawn Fogleman)

Shot List:
(00:00) WIDE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers prepare ordnance gear
(04:15) MEDIUM SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers provide instruction to Tunsian Armed Forces
(10:09) CLOSE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldier provides instruction to a Tunisian Armed Forces member
(15:21) CLOSE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers observe Tunisian Armed Forces member strip wire
(21:04) CLOSE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers observe Tunisian Armed Forces member load wire
(27:12) CLOSE SHOT: U.S Army Soldier Provides instructions to Tunisna Armed Forces member
(30:20) MEDIUM SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers provide instruction to Tunisian Armed Forces
(35:07) CLOSE SHOT: Tunisian Armed Forces members strip wire
(39:10) WIDE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers provide instruction to Tunisian Armed Forces
(42:21) MEDIUM SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers provide instruction to Tunisian Armed Forces
(48:05) MEDIUM SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers instruct Tunisian Armed Forces on how to install charges
(53:13) WIDE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers instruct Tunisian Armed Forces how to place charges.
(1:01:00) CLOSE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers provide instruction to Tunisian Armed Forces
(1:05:00) MEDIUM SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers provide instruction to Tunisian Armed Forces
(1:10:05) WIDE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers provide instructions to Tunisian Armed Forces on how to handle a charge.
(1:15:00) WIDE SHOT: U.S. Army Soldiers walk with Tunisian Armed Forces to place charges
(1:27:03) MEDIUM

Ordnance Disposal Training

Ordnance Disposal Training

The African Lion 2023 wrap up video showcases this year's African Lion Exercise.
African Lion is U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, all-domain, readiness training in an austere environment, across 19 different training locations in Africa. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, this multinational exercise brings together 18 countries and NATO to increase interoperability among partner nations. (U.S. Army video edited by Chris House)

African Lion 2023 Experience

African Lion 2023 Experience

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