By Rita Iliya

The Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) on Tuesday commenced a 5-day training workshop for its personnel on doctrine development to enhance their operational skills.

The Commander of TRADOC, Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, who delivered the keynote address, spoke on: “Enhancing Doctrine Development for Effective Training and Operations in a Joint Environment” in Minna.

Aligbe urged the personnel to understand doctrine and its key concepts because it defines who they are and guide their operations.

He explained that doctrine was an authoritative guidance that outlines how military forces operate in various situations.

He said that doctrine was built on experience, law, strategic needs and validated concepts, adding that doctrine was not a set of fixed rules but rather a guide to action.

According to him, the mission of the Nigerian Army is to win all land battles in defence of the country’s territorial integrity.

“It’s to protect national interest and accomplish other tasks in aid of civil authority, ” Aligbe said.

He said the Chief of Army Staff’s philosophy emphasised the transformation of the Nigerian Army towards bequeathing a well motivated and combat ready force.

He said that the current Nigerian Army doctrine was unveiled in September  2022, comprising 12 chapters.

The commander said the doctrine covered various aspects, including the manoeuvring approach to operations, mission command and the Nigerian Army approach to operations.

In his welcome address, Maj.-Gen. Jamiu Jimoh, Chief of Doctrine and Combat Development, said doctrine was important in military operations.

Jimoh, represented by Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Babayo, Director, Lessons and Learning, said doctrine was essential because it provides a unified framework for how military forces operate.

He highlighted the role of doctrine in ensuring that different units can work together seamlessly in a joint environment.

“Doctrine plays a crucial role in ensuring that different units can seamlessly work together in a joint environment,” he said.

He noted that the workshop aligned with the COAS’s command philosophy, which emphasised doctrine and combat development.

Jimoh called on the participants to apply knowledge gained to enhance their operational effectiveness. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Benson Ezugwu/Joe Idika