The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC Minna) is a research-oriented formation in the

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. It is headquartered in

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in the

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. TRADOC is charged with doctrinal training and combat development, supervising training centers. It also serves as a senior

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. TRADOC was formed in 1981 under the leadership of

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Geoffrey Obiaje Ejiga, and currently supervises all the Army's schools, as well as an army depot. Before the establishment of the Nigerian Army Resources Centre (NARC) in 2015, TRADOC also; served as a liaison centre for the Army.

Functions

TRADOC supports army training and coordinates research on the development of army corps and schools. It serves as a

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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. TRADOC also sponsors the

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. 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

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(NASMP) ** Army School of Education (NASE) ** Army School of Finance and Account (NASFA) ** Army School of Music (NASM) ** 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 Salihu Zaway Uba (2012 – September 2013) * General

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(September 2013 – July 2015) * Major General

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(July 2020 – January 2021)

References

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Functions

Structure

Commanders

See also

References