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]
| Training and Doctrine Command | |
|---|---|
| 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 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
- https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/29761465/military-history-headquarters-training-and-doctrine-
- https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/07/29/change-of-command-at-tradoc-as-irabor-takes-over-from-tafa/
- https://securitykingng.org/uncategorized/major-gen-leo-irabor-takes-over-as-commander-tradoc-nigerian-army/
- https://www.today.ng/multimedia/photo/pictures-appreciating-nigerias-contribution-peacekeeping-84121
- "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.
- "Training and Doctine Command NA HQ". tradoc.mil.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- "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.