Training and Doctrine Command (Nigeria)
| Training and Doctrine Command | |
|---|---|
 TRADOC Minna | |
| Active | 1981–present |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Branch |  Nigerian Army |
| Type | Army Command |
| Role | military recruitment basic military training and education |
| Garrison/HQ | Minna, Niger State, Middle Belt[1] |
| Nickname(s) | TRADOC |
| Website | TRADOC Army Website |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Kelvin Aligbe |
| Notable commanders |
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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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "MILITARY HISTORY - Headquarters Training and Doctrine".
- ^ a b c d "TRADOC | Nigerian Army | Official Website". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ "The measures of my days". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2015-05-15. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^ a b "Training and Doctrine Command NA HQ". tradoc.mil.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^ yashuaib (2021-02-01). "From TRADOC to Service Chief: The Story of Irabor, Attahiru". YAShuaib. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Nigerian Army Order of Battle". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "In Pictures: Appreciating Nigeria's contribution to UN peacekeeping". 21 February 2018.
- ^ "GRV Global - Africa Security Symposium ASEC 2020 - Speakers". www.grvglobal.com. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ "Nigerian Commander of Training and Doctrine Command". African Defense Magazine. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Change of command at TRADOC as Irabor takes over from Tafa - P.M. News".
- ^ "Major Gen LEO Irabor takes over as Commander, TRADOC, Nigerian Army". 29 July 2020.