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.[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]

For other uses, see TRADOC (disambiguation).
Training and Doctrine Command
TRADOC Minna
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 Kelvin Aligbe
Notable
commanders

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

References
  1. "MILITARY HISTORY - Headquarters Training and Doctrine".
  2. "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. "Training and Doctrine 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. "In Pictures: Appreciating Nigeria's contribution to UN peacekeeping". 21 February 2018.
  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.
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