Training and Doctrine Command (Nigeria)

Military unit

The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC Minna) is a research-oriented formation in the Nigerian Army. It is headquartered in Minna in the Niger State.^[2] TRADOC is charged with doctrinal training and combat development, supervising training centers. It also serves as a senior think-tank in Nigeria. TRADOC was formed in 1981 under the leadership of Major General Geoffrey Obiaje Ejiga,^[3] and currently supervises all the Army's schools, as well as an army depot.^[2][4] Before the establishment of the Nigerian Army Resources Centre (NARC) in 2015, TRADOC also; served as a liaison centre for the Army.^[5]

Functions

TRADOC supports army training and coordinates research on the development of army corps and schools. It serves as a liaison between the army and educational establishments in ensuring the professional development of junior officers in the field. When multiple army divisions concurrently deploy, TRADOC serves as a corps headquarters to direct the operational tasks of the divisions.^[2]

Structure

Outside its organizational departments, TRADOC consists of 18 corps training schools, as well as a museum, a training depot and a command college.^[6][2] TRADOC also sponsors the Nigerian Military School at Zaria. The Training and Doctrine Command consists of:^[4]

• Departments
  • Department of Doctrine and Combat Development
  • Department of Training
  • Department of Research Development, Test and Evaluation
  • Directorate of Army Training Support Center

• Schools
  • Army School of Infantry (NASI)
  • Army Armor School (NAAS)
  • Army School of Artillery (NASA)
  • Army School of Engineering (NASME)
  • Army School of Signals (NASS)
  • Army Intelligence School (NAIS)
  • Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST)
  • Army Ordnance School (NAOS)
  • Army School of Medical Science (NASMS)
  • Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (NASEME)
  • Army School of Military Police (NASMP)
  • Army School of Education (NASE)
  • Army School of Finance and Account (NASFA)
  • Army School of Music (NASM)^[7]
  • Army School of Physical Training (ASPT)
  • Amphibious Training School (ATS)
  • Army School of Islamic Affairs (NASIA)
  • Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI)
  • Nigerian Army Museum (NAM)
  • Depot Nigerian Army
  • Nigerian Army College of Logistics (NACOL)

Commanders

• Major General Geoffrey Obiaje Ejiga (1981–????)
• Major General Salihu Zaway Uba^[8] (2012 – September 2013)^[9]
• Major General Abayomi Olonisakin (September 2013 – July 2015)^[10]
• Major General Mobolaji Adeleke Koleoso (July 2015 – May 2016)
• Major General R. O. Yusuf (10 May 2017 – 2018)
• Major General Abubakar Tarfa (2019 – 29 July 2020)
• Major General Lucky Irabor (29 July 2020 – 29 January 2021)^[11][12]
• Major General Stevenson Olabanji (3 July 2021 – 29 June 2023)
• Major General Kelvin Aligbe (29 June 2023 – present)

See also

• Armed Forces Training Authority (Egypt)
• Military Educational and Scientific Center
• Indonesian Army Doctrine, Education and Training Development Command
• Malaysian Army Training and Doctrine Command

References

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6. "Nigerian Army Order of Battle". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
7. Olatunji, M. O. (January 1, 2007). "The biography of Col. J.A. Olubobokun a foremost Nigerian military musician". Research Review of the Institute of African Studies. 23 (1): 27–36–36. doi:10.4314/rrias.v23i1.22966 – via www.ajol.info.
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9. "GRV Global - Africa Security Symposium ASEC 2020 - Speakers". www.grvglobal.com. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
10. "Nigerian Commander of Training and Doctrine Command". African Defense Magazine. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
11. "Change of command at TRADOC as Irabor takes over from Tafa - P.M. News".
12. "Major Gen LEO Irabor takes over as Commander, TRADOC, Nigerian Army". 29 July 2020.