Gabon Military news and actions

[Kevin Kingswell]

One of president Ondimba's first instructions was to the newly renamed Gabon military command and he informed them that they were to bring up the military of the nation to as much modern standard as they could manage.

 

For the Gabon army this consisted of retraining and reorganizing the current army units as the current technological level of the army was about as advanced as it was going to get. Therefore more focused was put on learning how best to use the equipment the army already had.

 

The Gabon navy almost didn't exist as it only had three coastal patrol boats to help protect fishermen and trading vessels within Gabon's coastal waters. The navy would stand no chance against any real national fleet but hopefully one day that could change.  

 

It was in the Gabon air force that the majority of changes were undertaken, undermanned and under equipped the air force went under a massive refit. Many civilian pilots were offered the opportunity to sign up and many pilots took it as it gave some more sense of an adventure and excitement and others found the increased wages more appealing.

 

The equipment for the Gabon air force was also replaced with the old fighters being retired and placed into make shift reserve squadrons that were only to be used as a last ditch defense force. These reserves squadrons consisted of different varied models of aircraft and their pilots were older or less capable recruits.

 

For the front line squadrons they were assigned the newly planned Tornado variable sweep wing combat aircraft. Three different variants of the Tornado were being produced an interdictor/strike fighter bomber, an electronic combat/reconnaissance variant and an air defense variant interceptor.          

[Kevin Kingswell]

*All classified*

 

Important Gabon Military locations:

 

Fort Baxter:

The primary fort for the Gabon army, here the majority of their best trained and equipped forces are stationed. Fort Baxter is the largest and best defended military installation in Gabon. A section of the base is also maintained as an intelligence center as well as a reserve command centre in case the central command facility is neutralised.

 

Fort Nightingale:

This fort is designated for use by Gabon's special forces and though to all outward appearances it looks like any other regular military base inside its structures is everything the special forces require for training and outfitting.

 

Air Force Base Hurricane:

AFB Hurricane houses the majority of the Gabon air force and keeps it well protected with local radar sites and air defenses. The runways have been strengthened against cluster munitions and has a back up system for ensuring the runways remain functional if damaged.

 

Naval Port Libra:

Naval Port Libra houses the few coastal vessels that belong to the Gabon navy though construction continues for the purpose of housing larger combat vessels when they are built.  

[Kevin Kingswell]

The Gabon armed forces will be holding a joint air and ground exercise to help train the nation's forces in dealing with a fictional attacking nation's force. Neighboring countries who may find themselves concerned about military movements within Gabon have been informed. 

[Kevin Kingswell]

Following the successful completion of the military exercises and the result of increased global tensions the Gabon military forces have been placed under a higher level of alert and readiness. Citizens have been advised to carry on with their daily lives though a travel warning has been placed for anyone wishing to travel to Europe at this moment in time. 

[Kevin Kingswell]

The Gabon Army is being organised into a more efficient fighting force. All current equipment and personnel are being pooled together before being divided across three battle groups that will be stationed in separate areas of the nation. These three battle groups are: North, South and Center. The composition of these battle groups is as follows:

 

Battle Group North*

 

1st Division 

 

25,000 active combat soldiers

100 main battle tanks

50 howitzer class artillery weapons

 

2nd Division

 

25,000 active combat soldiers

100 main battle tanks

50 howitzer class artillery weapons

 

Battle Group Center*

 

1st Division 

 

25,000 active combat soldiers

100 main battle tanks

50 howitzer class artillery weapons 

 

2nd Division

 

25,000 active combat soldiers

100 main battle tanks

50 howitzer class artillery weapons 

 

Battle Group South*

 

1st Division 

 

25,000 active combat soldiers

100 main battle tanks

50 howitzer class artillery weapons 

 

2nd Division

 

25,000 active combat soldiers

100 main battle tanks

50 howitzer class artillery weapons 

 

*Not included in this list are numerous soft and armored vehicles for personal and material transport. As well as smaller divisions such as recon etc.  

 

In addition to these changes to the Gabon army three new destroyer class vessels shall be constructed to provide the Gabon navy with its very first long range combat capable vessels. These destroyers have already been named as the Type 14 destroyer chosen for the year that the construction of the first vessel has begun in.

[Kevin Kingswell]

Following the detonation of two nuclear devices in the territory of Russia the Gabon military has been placed on full alert. All personnel have had their leave cancelled. Though estimates of any hostile action taking place against or coming to Gabon are low the military command wants to be prepared. Citizens are informed to carry on their lives as normal but to be ready to seek shelter if such a warning is given.