Training and Doctrine Command (Nigeria)

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Training and Doctrine Command
Active1981 – present
Country Nigeria
Branch Nigerian Army
TypeArmy Command
Rolemilitary recruitment
basic military training and education
Garrison/HQMinna, Niger State, Middle Belt[1]
Nickname(s)TRADOC
WebsiteTRADOC Army Website
TRADOC Minna, niger state.jpg

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[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/29761465/military-history-headquarters-training-and-doctrine-
  2. ^ a b c d "TRADOC | Nigerian Army | Official Website". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  3. ^ "The measures of my days". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2015-05-15. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  4. ^ a b "Training and Doctine Command NA HQ". tradoc.mil.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  5. ^ yashuaib (2021-02-01). "From TRADOC to Service Chief: The Story of Irabor, Attahiru". YAShuaib. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  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.
  8. ^ https://www.today.ng/multimedia/photo/pictures-appreciating-nigerias-contribution-peacekeeping-84121
  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. ^ https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/07/29/change-of-command-at-tradoc-as-irabor-takes-over-from-tafa/
  12. ^ https://securitykingng.org/uncategorized/major-gen-leo-irabor-takes-over-as-commander-tradoc-nigerian-army/
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