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

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

  • 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. 1 2 3 4 "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. 1 2 "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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