Training and Doctrine Command (Nigeria)

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]

  1. ^ "MILITARY HISTORY - Headquarters Training and Doctrine".
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ "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.