Training and Doctrine Command (Nigeria)

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.[5] 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,[6] and currently supervises all the Army's schools, as well as an army depot.[5][7]

For other uses, see TRADOC (disambiguation).
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
Commanders
Current
commander		Major General Lucky Irabor[2][3]
Notable
commanders		Major General Salihu Uba[4]

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.[5]

Structure

Outside its organizational departments, TRADOC consists of 18 corps training schools, as well as a museum, a training depot and a command college.[8][5] TRADOC also sponsors the Nigerian Military School at Zaria. The Training and Doctrine Command consists of:[7]

  • 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)[9]
    • 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)

See also

References
  1. https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/29761465/military-history-headquarters-training-and-doctrine-
  2. https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/07/29/change-of-command-at-tradoc-as-irabor-takes-over-from-tafa/
  3. https://securitykingng.org/uncategorized/major-gen-leo-irabor-takes-over-as-commander-tradoc-nigerian-army/
  4. https://www.today.ng/multimedia/photo/pictures-appreciating-nigerias-contribution-peacekeeping-84121
  5. "TRADOC | Nigerian Army | Official Website". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  6. "The measures of my days". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2015-05-15. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  7. "Training and Doctine Command NA HQ". tradoc.mil.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  8. "Nigerian Army Order of Battle". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  9. 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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