Training and Doctrine Command (Nigeria) explained

Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) supervises the training schools and combat development 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.^[4] Before the establishment of the Nigerian Army Resources Centre (NARC) in 2015, TRADOC also served as a liaison centre for the Army.^[5]

The origins of the command date to a mission dispatched by the COAS to see how foreign armies ran their training schools. The report of the committee recommended the adoption of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command model.^[6]

Functions

The command 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 more than one Nigerian Army divisions deploy, it serves as a corps headquarters to command them.

Structure

The command consists of TRADOC Headquarters, including four departments; 18 corps training schools; a museum; a training depot; and a command college.^[7] TRADOC also sponsors the Nigerian Military School at Zaria.

List of organisations:

• Departments
  • Department of Doctrine and Combat Development
  • Department of Training
  • Department of Research Development, Test and Evaluation
  • Directorate of Army Training Support Center
• Schools
  • Nigerian 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)^[8]
  • 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^[9] (2012 – September 2013)^[10]
• Major General Abayomi Olonisakin (September 2013 – July 2015)^[11]
• 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)^{[12] [13]}
• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: MILITARY HISTORY - Headquarters Training and Doctrine .
2. Web site: Nigerian Army . TRADOC Official Website. 2020-10-03. en-US.
3. Web site: 2015-05-15. The measures of my days. 2020-10-04. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US.
4. Web site: Training and Doctrine Command NA HQ. 2020-10-04. tradoc.mil.ng.
5. Web site: yashuaib. 2021-02-01. From TRADOC to Service Chief: The Story of Irabor, Attahiru. 2021-05-22. YAShuaib. en.
6. Web site: About TRADOC NA . 2024-09-29.
7. Web site: Nigerian Army Order of Battle. 16 February 2019. www.globalsecurity.org.
8. 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. 10.4314/rrias.v23i1.22966. www.ajol.info.
9. Web site: In Pictures: Appreciating Nigeria's contribution to UN peacekeeping. 21 February 2018.
10. Web site: GRV Global - Africa Security Symposium ASEC 2020 - Speakers. 2021-05-25. www.grvglobal.com.
11. Web site: Nigerian Commander of Training and Doctrine Command. African Defense Magazine. 18 July 2015.
12. Web site: Change of command at TRADOC as Irabor takes over from Tafa - P.M. News .
13. Web site: Major Gen LEO Irabor takes over as Commander, TRADOC, Nigerian Army. 29 July 2020.