Training and Doctrine Command (Nigeria) explained

Unit Name:	Training and Doctrine Command
Dates:	1981–present
Country:	Nigeria
Type:	Army Command
Role:	military recruitment basic military training and education
Garrison:	Minna, Niger State, Middle Belt^[1]
Garrison Label:	Garrison/HQ
Nickname:	TRADOC
Website:	TRADOC Army Website
Current Commander:	Major General Kelvin Aligbe

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.^[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.

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] TRADOC also sponsors the Nigerian Military School at Zaria. The Training and Doctrine Command consists of:

• 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

• Armed Forces Training Authority (Egypt)
• Military Educational and Scientific Center
• Indonesian Army Doctrine, Education and Training Development Command
• Malaysian Army Training and Doctrine Command

Notes and References

1. Web site: MILITARY HISTORY - Headquarters Training and Doctrine .
2. Web site: TRADOC Nigerian Army 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: Nigerian Army Order of Battle. 16 February 2019. www.globalsecurity.org.
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. 10.4314/rrias.v23i1.22966. www.ajol.info.
8. Web site: In Pictures: Appreciating Nigeria's contribution to UN peacekeeping. 21 February 2018.
9. Web site: GRV Global - Africa Security Symposium ASEC 2020 - Speakers. 2021-05-25. www.grvglobal.com.
10. Web site: Nigerian Commander of Training and Doctrine Command. African Defense Magazine. 18 July 2015.
11. Web site: Change of command at TRADOC as Irabor takes over from Tafa - P.M. News .
12. Web site: Major Gen LEO Irabor takes over as Commander, TRADOC, Nigerian Army. 29 July 2020.