[4] Training had been carried out by Bancroft Global Development, a U.S. private military contractor, paid for by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) which is then reimbursed by the U.S. State Department.

General Elmi said the training was geared toward both urban and rural environments, and is aimed at preparing the soldiers for guerrilla warfare and all other types of modern military operations.

[5] In early May 2017, Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU or "SEAL Team Six") targeted a local leader of al-Shabaab in Darusalam village, where Abdirahman Mohamed Warsame, known as Mahad Karate, was believed to be hiding.

[8] The initial Danab training was very successful; thus, the United States began to expand the capability into a 3,000 - 3,500 man brigade.

[9] Over the years 2018 and 2019, the Danab battalion has regularly carried out strikes that have killed al Shabaab personnel.

Danab commandos utilise kevlar vests, tactical helmets with nightvision goggles and other higher end equipment in combat.