NA ORBAT 2010

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AHQ DAPP/G5/220/267
NA ORBAT 2010
BACKGROUND
1. Force restructuring is a continuous military preoccupation

often influenced by changing threat scenario, modification in
weapon systems and tactics as well as secondary roles that
collectively determine a nation’s contingency plan. Consequently,
various committees were set up over the years to restructure the
NA in line with prevailing changes in the geopolitical settings and
the dynamic nature of the security environment. This led to the
development of ORBAT 90 and ORBAT 96 for the NA.
2. The profound changes in the strategic environment and the

emerging preponderance of intra-state conflicts provide
considerable reasons for nations to embark on major transformation
of their armed forces. On assumption of office in 1999, the then
President and Commander-in-Chief in his Grand Strategy for
National Security (GSNS), expressed Government’s intention to
transform the Nigerian Armed Forces to meet the aspirations of
Nigerians and the emerging global security challenges. The
planned transformation was initiated by the then COAS, Lt Gen ML
Agwai, in June 2003.
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3. Preliminary assessment of the state of the NA indicated the

need for a developmental plan to ensure that the Army is of the
right size and shape to realise the set objectives. Deliberating on
the issue at the COAS retreat at Obudu Ranch Resort in May 2004,
a decision was reached to set up the Committee on NA in the Next
Decade. The Committee proffered fundamental changes in the
system and a force structure in order to redress the myriad of
challenges confronting the NA in the attainment of its set objectives.
4. Pursuant to the reform agenda of the Federal Government, a

National Defence Policy (NDP) was officially approved and
promulgated in December 2004. It highlighted the challenges for
the Armed Forces and the need for the formulation of new force
structures to meet the identified roles and tasks. In compliance with
DHQ directive to the Services to propose new force structures, the
then COAS convened a committee on the subject headed by Maj
Gen NC Agbogun. The report of the committee was distributed
throughout the NA for comments and inputs. Sequel to the
responses, the then COAS convened a committee headed by Maj
Gen CI Obiakor to review NA ORBAT 96 alongside the Report on
the Proposed Force Structure, inputs thereto, and propose ORBAT
2005 for the NA.
5. The ORBAT 2005 was approved by the Army Council in 2007.

However, the NA ORBAT 2005, including the emergent LOCSTAT
could not be fully implemented due to the prevailing security
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situation in the country at that time. Currently, the threat

environment and indeed the parameters used for proposing the
ORBAT 2005 and the emergent LOCSTAT have changed. In view
of this, a committee was convened to review the NA ORBAT 2005
for implementation as NA ORBAT 2010.
COMPOSITION
6. The Committee was composed as below:
a. Maj Gen AA Atofarati - AHQ DAPP

Chairman
b. Maj Gen OA Ihejirika - DHQ Member
c. Maj Gen TI Oliomogbe - NACOL
d. Brig Gen AQ Abubakar - DLS (A) “
e. Brig Gen AO Adekanye - AHQ DAPP “
f. Brig Gen U Buzugbe - AHQ MS “
g. Brig Gen YJ Gaje - AHQ DOAA “
h. Brig Gen ABM Gana - ONAT “
i. Brig Gen PK Ikumoinein - HQ 41 DE “
j. Brig Gen BT Oginni - AHQ DOAL “
k. Brig Gen A Robinson - HQ NACA “
l. Brig Gen FC Shola - HQ NAS “
m. Brig Gen TO Umar - DHQ “
n. Col AM Aliyu - HQ NAIC Member
o. Lt Col UU Bassey - AHQ DASE Asst Sec
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p. Lt Col M Danmadami - ONAT Asst Sec

q. Lt Col NJ Edet - AHQ DAPP Asst Sec
r. Col AL Dusu - HQ NACA Sec
TERMS OF REFERENCE
7. The Committee was guided by the following Terms of

Reference:
a. Review the ORBAT 2005 and the emergent LOCSTAT

for possible implementation.
b. Determine the status of 81 Div in line with the current
realities.
c. Determine the cost implication for the implementation of
the new ORBAT and LOCSTAT.
d. Examine the implementation of the CGSS in relation to
the ORBAT.
e. Any other issue the Committee considers necessary for
the implementation of the ORBAT and LOCSTAT.
BOOKS OF REFERENCE
8. The Committee referred to the following documents:
a. The Nigeria’s Grand Strategy for National Security.

b. The National Defence Policy.
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c. NA ORBAT 2005 Volumes 1 and 2.

d. NA ORBAT 96 Volumes 1 and 2.
e. Letters of observations and proposals received from
AHQ Departments, formations, corps and directorates.
AIM
9. The aim of this report is to present the reviewed NA ORBAT

2005 for implementation as NA ORBAT 2010.
SCOPE
10. The report covers the following:

a. Force Structure Determinants.
b. National Military Strategy and Scenarios for the
Employment of the NA.
c. Force Posture and Force Structure.
d. Appraisal of NA ORBAT 96 and 2005.
e. Inputs from AHQ Depts/Corps/Formations.
f. The Review of ORBAT 2005.
g. The Proposed NA Force Structure and LOCSTAT.
h. Implementation Plan.
i. Cost Implication for the Implementation of the New NA
ORBAT and LOCSTAT.
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FORCE STRUCTURE DETERMINANTS
11. The primary responsibility of the Armed Forces of Nigeria as

defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is:
defending Nigeria from external aggression; maintaining its
territorial integrity and securing its borders from violation on land,
sea and air; and the suppression of insurrection as well as acting in
aid of civil authority. The NA constitutes the largest component of
the Nigerian Armed Forces and thus shares a greater responsibility
than the other 2 Services in terms of the nation’s defence and
security. The NA’s responsibility in national defence has been
further compounded by the shortcomings of the Nigeria Police
Force (NPF) whose primary responsibility is the maintenance of law
and order. Consequently, the NA is vested with an overwhelming
responsibility for national defence and internal security of Nigeria
while contributing at the same time to global peace and security.
12. In order to efficiently discharge these responsibilities, the NA

must be well structured taking into consideration sound force
structure determinants, national military strategy and force
posture/structure that can meet the new challenges brought about
by the current changes in the strategic environment. The force
structure determinants for the NA include constitutional provisions,
threat, geography, population, foreign policy, economy, technology
and industrial base. It is gratifying to note that the Committee on
the NA Force Structure 2005 adequately considered some of these
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factors. However, there is the need to take another look at the

ensuing deductions the committee made due to its analysis and
application of these determinants. Some of these force structure
determinants are examined in the succeeding paragraphs.
CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION
13. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides

for the establishment of the Nigerian Armed Forces. However,
discussions on NA combat readiness, structure, deployment and
employment are often done without recourse to the constitutional
mandate; the base on which all projections should be. In most
cases, the constitutional provisions of Section 217 (a-d) are
considered in isolation rather than together, in the employment of
the NA. The need to defend Nigeria from external aggression is
related to security of its integrity, borders, suppression of
insurrection and the aid to civil authority envisaged by sub section
(c) and subject to conditions as prescribed by the National
Assembly. Thus, any attempt to employ the sub sections
separately will amount to applying the provisions in isolation and
may defeat the essence of the Constitution. Consequently, the
military needs to plan its structure and force disposition based on
both prevalence of localized internal conflicts and conventional
military roles.
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14. The constitutional mandate for the Nigerian Military must

remain with the general and particular provision no matter the
stakes. Therefore, the force structure, ORBAT, expansion,
compact and flexibility character must be fashioned along the
conventional traditional military role and perceived threats of non
conventional setting. Aid to civil authority when called upon implies
a time line within which the military must operate and return to their
conventional state, which is hardly adhered to. The assumption
that any local conflict is a subject of aid to civil authority implies that
the military has to organize itself in a way that there must be
sufficient troops to respond whenever tasked.
THREAT
15. Nigeria is faced with many security threats from within and
outside the Country, which the NA has to deal with in its role in
national defence. The force structure for the NA must therefore be
based on the likely threats and challenges to the nation. The
threats facing Nigeria and for which the NA has a responsibility can
be broadly categorized as internal and external. The location of
Nigeria, its large expanse of land, its human and economic
potentials and its numerous and diverse ethnic groups, are sources
of threats.
16. Internal Threats. Nigeria has, since independence, been

plagued with multi-faceted internal security threats one of which led
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to a civil war. These threats usually arise mainly from a myriad of

socio-economic factors and are considered capable of destabilizing,
delaying reform initiatives and slowing economic growth of the
nation. Recently, there has been an increased sophistication in the
manner and mode of activities of banditry and militancy particularly
in the Niger Delta region. To curtail this trend, it is important that NA
formations be established and personnel be deployed in strength in
this region to checkmate insecurity and enhance economic
activities. Similarly, there is the need for the NA to maintain its
presence in the right size in all Nigeria’s commercial cities such as
Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, Aba, Warri and Onitsha. This is to
prevent the challenges associated with such commercial cities as a
result of inadequate security measures. Internal threats to Nigeria
include, but not limited to the following:
a. Clamour for ethnic autonomy or secession by some

groups.
b. Poor leadership and management lapses.
c. Economic sabotage as a result of demand for resource
control.
d. Financial crimes and money laundering.
e. Insecurity and lack of confidence in the Nigeria Police.
f. Poverty and unemployment.
g. Religious fundamentalism.
h. Drug/human trafficking.
i. Corruption and maladministration.
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j. Terrorism and hostage taking.

k. Constitutional crisis.
l. Cultism.
m. Political rivalry, election malpractices and political
assassinations.
n. Youth restiveness, students’ unrest and insurgency.
o. Militant activities, oil pipeline vandalism, arson and
piracy.
p. Land and chieftaincy disputes.
17. External Threats. By providence, all the countries

bordering Nigeria are Francophone. The political and military set
up of these countries is basically the same; making it easy for them
to quickly act together against a common enemy if the need arises.
Ideological changes, globalization and worldwide economic
upheavals will continue to be sources of threat. External threats
could be in the form of ripple effect of unrest in neighbouring
countries, conventional military action, cross border banditry, arms
proliferation and smuggling. There is also the problem of people
with common origin, culture and language along Nigeria’s borders
which makes it difficult to identify Nigerians from other nationals.
This could aid terrorist activities and subversive operations in
Nigeria by foreigners. Furthermore, the abundance of hydro-carbon
deposits and other natural resources in the Gulf of Guinea and the
leadership role Nigeria plays in the region may be a source of envy.
Thus, there is the need for the NA to be fully prepared to counter
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any armed confrontation with any of our neighbouring countries,

which might be supported by foreign interests. Similarly, there is
also the need for the NA to exploit the homogenous nature of the
ethnic groups along our common borders to its own advantage.
Sources of external threat include:
a. Contentious competition for natural resources with our

neighbours.
b. Trans-border banditry.
c. Direct or indirect consequences of international
terrorism.
d. Activities of multi-national companies that could
undermine the economic well-being of Nigeria.
e. Proliferation of arms.
f. Spill over effects of crises in our neighbouring countries.
GEOGRAPHY
18. Nigeria has vast land mass and shares international

boundaries with five (5) countries measuring a total of about 4,775
kilometres. This diverse terrain, varying from mangrove swamp
along the coast, deciduous rain forest upland, savannah grassland
in the middle belt and the Sahel savannah belt in the far north has
some influence on the force structure. The extensive, porous and
un-demarcated borders make incursion into the country very easy
and hence the perennial problem of cross border banditry.
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19. Nigeria’s position in the Gulf of Guinea confers on the country

a unique geo-strategic importance. Its huge oil and gas reserves
constitute significant alternative to the Middle East oil in times of
crisis and readily brings the nation under international focus. The
abundance of oil astride the South Eastern and Southern frontiers
has tended to lead to hostilities as was the case in the recent past.
This calls for a robust force structure that will be able to deter any
external aggression, and if need be, win any conventional war in
favour of Nigeria in order to protect its economic resources and
maintain Nigeria’s prestige in the comity of nations.
POPULATION
20. The 2006 National Population Census placed Nigeria’s

population at One Hundred and Forty Million, Three Thousand, Five
Hundred and Forty Two (140,003,542) people. This large
population, with a distribution of over 72 million people between the
ages of 15 and 64 years constitutes a potential source of manpower
for the NA and provides immense opportunity for rapid mobilization
in times of crisis. The realization of this potential depends on the
attainment of adequate level of security consciousness among
Nigerians as provided for in the NDP. This makes the
establishment of a virile and active reserve force capable of
reinforcing the regular forces in operations without a fall in efficiency
and effectiveness necessary. Nigeria’s diverse ethnic, religious and
cultural backgrounds have not ceased to be a source of conflicts
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hence it will continue to exert influence not only on the force

structure but also on the military strategy and doctrine.
FOREIGN POLICY
21. Nigeria’s policy of good neighbourliness has contributed to the

relative peace and mutual trust existing between her and most of
her Francophone neighbours. Accordingly, the objective of our
national foreign policy vis-à-vis the GSNS is peace, security and
prosperity through friendship. The NDP provides scope for
cooperation with allies, by pooling of resources in order to enhance
military capabilities. Equally, the NDP demands that participation in
international peace support operations shall reflect national interest
as well as the nation’s ability to sustain the forces without
jeopardising the nation’s economic well being. This implies a major
departure from our ECOMOG experience. Apparently, Nigeria’s bid
for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council requires an
adequate and credible military force to back it up.
ECONOMY
22. Economy is a paramount determinant of the force structure of

the armed forces of any nation as it dictates the level of resources
available for the defence and other competing sectors. However,
the attainment of a vibrant national economy is dependent on a
secure environment, the provision of which is the constitutional
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responsibility of a balanced, well equipped, adequately trained and

highly motivated military. Though, it is said that the GSNS opted for
a lean but effective security system which the nation can afford, it
should be noted that security business is an expensive but
compulsory venture.
23. The Armed Forces of any nation is the most visible expression
of its sovereignty and preparedness to secure its place in the comity
of nations. It is obvious that the 5 Permanent Members of the UN
Security Council (USA, Russia, UK, France and China) could not
have attained that post without their respective military might.
Hence, the NA should be frank in demanding whatever will enhance
the performance of its constitutional responsibilities. Cognisance
must be given to the fact that defence guarantees the wealth of a
nation and its capacity to do this often reflects the level of resources
channelled to the defence sector in the first instance. Therefore,
the NA force structure should be based on the necessary
requirement to enable it function effectively in order to guaranty the
wealth of the nation and not limited to the dictates of financial
allocation.
TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE
24. Nigeria recognises the importance of technology in modern

warfare; hence there have been calls for the modernisation and
transformation of the Armed Forces into a compact and highly
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mobile force. The GSNS emphasises on lean but effective security

organs enhanced by modern operational methods and technology.
However, past attempts to turn the NA into a modern force through
massive importation of military hardware have been a dismal
failure. This underscores the importance of harnessing indigenous
capability in defence production. Cognisance is taken of the role of
the NA in research, development and local production of military
hardware and hence it’s re-emphasising on the establishment of
R&D outfits at various levels. In the short and medium term,
Nigeria will continue to be dependent on external sources for the
procurement of arms and equipment.
DEDUCTIONS
25. The following deductions could be drawn from the analysis of

the force structure determinants:
a. The likely threats of armed confrontation from any of

Nigeria’s neighbouring states demand that the NA should be
fully prepared to counter such threats at all times. Similarly,
the homogenous nature of the ethnic groups spread on either
side of our borders must be fully exploited to the advantage of
the NA.
b. The external threats in the form of banditry and border
violations would continue with far reaching consequences due
to ethnographic setting along Nigeria’s borders. This could be
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contained with sustained surveillance and deployment of

adequate forces on the ground to counter the threats.
c. The most likely external threat of armed confrontation
presupposes that the NA maintains a credible force at
strategic locations for deterrence and actual combat.
d. The calls for Nigeria’s participation in AU/UN Peace
Support Operations have been on the increase since 1999
and could remain so, hence the need for adequate troops.
e. Based on historical evidence, most internal crises in
Nigeria often escalate beyond the capability of the NP. To this
end, the NA will continue to be called upon in aid of civil
authority hence, it must be prepared to contend with such
threats when tasked.
f. The threat of sabotage and terrorism to our vital
installations call for enhanced capability in special operations.
The NA therefore needs to establish a robust Special Forces
outfit.
g. Joint effort by the Services in land, air and maritime
operations supported by other security agencies and the use
of electronic devices are desired to ensure enhanced
surveillance and policing of the borders.
h. A nation’s Army is only as effective as the resources
allocated to it. To maintain a credible Army therefore,
adequate resources must be allocated to NA.
i. Security and economic development are of equal
importance to growth. Therefore, for sound economy and
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democracy of any nation to thrive and be sustained, there

must be a suitable security environment.
j. The performance of an army depends largely on its
robust structure, sound doctrine and effective deployment.
Consequently, the ORBAT of the NA should be based on the
need to effectively carry out its constitutional responsibilities
rather than on budgetary allocation.
k. The Niger Delta area that accounts for the bulk of the
nation’s resources is not adequately protected. Additionally,
Nigeria is expected to play prominent role in securing the Gulf
of Guinea. Consequently, the NA needs to deploy in strength
to meet up with the security challenges in the Niger Delta
region while at the same time providing troops for patrol of the
Gulf of Guinea.
26. The Committee that developed the NA Force Structure 2005

considered some of these force structure determinants before
coming up with the ORBAT 2005. However, the threat scenario
and strategic environment have changed from what it was when the
force structure was proposed. The prevailing conditions have
rendered the suggested disbandment of 81 Div and the
establishment of only a manoeuvre brigade in the Niger Delta
unsuitable.
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NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY AND SCENARIOS FOR THE

EMPLOYMENT OF THE NA
NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY
27. Examination of the NDP reveals the fundamentals of our

military strategy; protection, prevention, deterrence, rapid
mobilisation, force projection and cooperation with allies. The
National Military Strategy therefore requires the Armed Forces to
acquire the capacity to meet its obligations towards internal
security, peace support operations and territorial defence of the
nation against external aggression. The Armed Forces would jointly
adopt a concept of deterrence, and where deterrence fails, swiftly
dealing with violations in order to achieve the desired end state; to
prevent outside powers from intervening.
SCENARIOS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE NA
28. The NA ORBAT 2005 Review Committee considered the

scenario in which the Armed Forces would be involved in
conducting 3 concurrent operations; external aggression, IS and out
of area operations. The Armed Forces should be able to jointly
deploy adequate forces to deal with external aggression, support
the NPF and para-military organisations to contend with internal
crises and acts of terrorism while retaining the troops committed for
out of area operations. Scenarios for the employment of the
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NA as derived from the NDP are as classified below:
a. Conventional. Defence against external aggression.

b. Internal Security.
(1) Military Assistance to Civil Power (MACP).
(2) Proliferation of small arms and light weapons.
(3) Drug and human trafficking.
(4) Insurgency and sabotage.
(5) Attacks on KPs and VPs.
(6) Terrorism.
(7) Pipeline protection.
(8) Other violent crimes.
c. Peace Support Operations.
(1) Peace Enforcement.
(2) Peace Keeping.
(3) Peace Building.
(4) Peace Making.
(5) Humanitarian operations.
d. Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA).
(1) Disaster Relief Operation.
(2) Search and Rescue.
(3) Construction works and other economic
development programmes.
(4) Crises management.
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FORCE POSTURE AND FORCE STRUCTURE
FORCE POSTURE
29. Nigeria’s interests and goals as enunciated in the NDP

determine the objectives of defence and appropriate mission of the
NA. In this regard therefore, the proposed force posture of the NA
must take some factors into consideration. The first consideration is
the national strategic direction which indicates regional, political and
economic integration as well as security. Secondly, although
Nigeria is not in a state of war, the environment is volatile enough to
consider taking deterrence actions. This will not only ensure the
protection of our territory but will enhance the third determinant
which is the need for cooperation with our allies. Against the
backdrop of the current geo-political setting, Nigeria will hardly ever
act alone. It is however necessary to emphasize the need for a
secure domestic environment to foster cooperation on favourable
terms as a pre-requisite for national and regional development.
30. The other factor is the need to aid civil power and civil
authority in Internal Security and Disaster Management
respectively. The NA should have a credible force that would be a
source of deterrence to ethnic militias that might attempt to subvert
Nigeria’s corporate existence. The NA force posture must therefore
be designed to enhance deterrence and easy generation of forces
for both domestic and international circumstances.
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FORCE STRUCTURE
31. The NA force structure should logically be guided by the force

structure determinants, the national military strategy and the force
posture as earlier discussed. It requires mobile manoeuvre units
(infantry and armour), adequate fire power (armour and artillery),
Special Forces (airborne, amphibious, counter terrorist, jungle,
mountain and desert warfare), the combat support and the combat
service support units. A force structure designed to achieve these,
needs to take into cognizance the capability of the NN and NAF.
Given that an efficient mobilisation system does not now exist in
Nigeria, the existing force in the short and medium terms should
therefore be structured to cope with this challenge and satisfy her
strategic deterrence posture. In designing the required force
structure, there is the need to first appraise the NA ORBAT 96 and
2005.
APPRAISAL OF NA ORBAT 1996 AND 2005
NA ORBAT 1996
32. The NA ORBAT 96 was introduced with the main aim of

addressing the loopholes of the 4 division force structure of ORBAT
90 and other operational exigencies of that period. The major
highlights of NA ORBAT 96 were the introduction of 5 combat
divisions consisting of 2 manoeuvre brigades each. Also, the NA
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infantry battalions were increased from 20 to 29 while the total

strength of NA was raised from 80,000 to 95,497 all ranks. In
addition, it restored the garrison concept as against camp.
33. At the operational and tactical levels, the NA ORBAT 96 as
conceptualized would have addressed the NA requirements and
capabilities to meet domestic and international challenges then. The
implementation was however fraught with inherent problems.
34. Strength. The NA ORBAT 96 has the following peculiarities:
a. The force projection of 95,497 personnel was robust

enough to cater for the then domestic and external threats to
the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
b. The LOCSTAT of the formations and units was
operationally and strategically employed to provide an all
round protection.
c. The major flash points like Lagos, Kano, Kaduna,
Ibadan, Onitsha, Port-Harcourt and some parts of the Niger
Delta area were covered.
d. The formations were mutually supporting and had depth.
e. Disposition of the formations allows for easy containment
of incursion into the country from any flank.
35. Shortcomings. The shortcomings of NA ORBAT 96 are:

a. The non- implementation of the main areas especially as
it affects the establishment of proposed formations and units.
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b. The mechanized, motorized, tank and recce concept

lacked the APCs, TCVs and AFVs required to achieve high
mobility and interoperability of the manoeuvre arms.
c. The resources and political will required to implement the
ORBAT was lacking.
d. The military units were not equipped to scale due to the
prolonged involvement of the military in politics at that time.
e. It did not provide for Special Forces to cater for
contingencies of a special nature.
NA ORBAT 2005
36. NA ORBAT 2005 was based on 4 division force structure like

ORBAT 90 which was dropped for ORBAT 96. Its proponents were
of the view that the force posture will be more compact, highly
mobile, specialized and better equipped. They were specific on the
disbandment of 81 Div, stating that 2 Div as currently located can
adequately provide the security needs of Lagos and environs.
37. However, it is the view of this committee that the compactness

and high mobility of a force depend more on the availability of
adequate and serviceable vehicles/sound logistics backup, level of
training and preparedness of the force rather than the reduction of
the strength of the force. Also, considering the strategic importance
of Lagos where Nigeria’s main seaport is located and being the
economic nerve centre of the country, it is highly desirable to have
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a division with at least two combat brigades in Lagos AOR.

Furthermore, considering the strategic economic importance of the
Niger-Delta, it is necessary for the region to be adequately
protected. More so, security of the Gulf of Guinea in which Nigeria
is expected to play a prominent role especially in providing troops to
patrol the area makes it imperative for adequate military presence
in the region. There is also the need to establish an army aviation
that would make the NA a highly mobile and better equipped force.
INPUTS FROM ARMY HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENTS

FORMATIONS CORPS AND DIRECTORATES
38. The Committee requested for inputs from AHQ Depts,

formations, corps and some directorates for consideration. The
various Comds or their representatives were also invited by the
Committee to defend their proposals. The various inputs and the
Committee’s decisions on the inputs are as indicated.
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY POLICY AND PLANS
39. DAPP proposed the following:

a. Upgrading the ranks of the directors to Maj Gens and
that of other staff officers down the line.
b. Establishment of the appointment of AHQ Librarian with
the rank of Lt Col.
c. Establishment of the office of AD Field Support.
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40. The Committee agreed as follows:

a. Upgrading of the rank of Directors to Maj Gen and that of
other staff officers down the line. The rank structure is to
apply to all AHQ Depts.
b. The office of AHQ Librarian be created and headed by a
Col.
c. The office of the AD Field Support be created.
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY TRAINING AND OPERATIONS
41. DATOPS proposed the following:

a. Rank of CTOP (A) be upgraded to Lt Gen.
b. Office of Dy CTOP (A) of the rank of Maj Gen be
created.
c. Nomenclature of department’s head to remain CTOP (A).
d. Establishment of a Logistics Cell in DPKO.
e. Establishment of Admin office in all departments in AHQ.
42. The committee decided as follows:

a. The establishment of a compressed Integrated Support
Services Cell in DPKO.
b. An Admin Wing to be established in all AHQ Depts.
c. The nomenclature COPs (A) be re-designated CTOP
(A).
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DEPARTMENT OF ARMY ADMINISTRATION
43. DOAA proposed the following:

a. A Disengagement Cell to be established in AHQ DOAA
to liaise with MPB, HQ CAR, National Pension Commission
and Pension Fund Administrators to ease the hardship
encountered by retired personnel and NOKs of NA personnel.
b. Establishment of disengagement offices in each Div and
AHQ Gar to administer retirees within the formations’ AOR.
44. The committee agreed on the following:

a. The establishment of a disengagement cell in DOAA.
b. The establishment of a Post Service Documentation Cell
in DOAA with branches in all Divs and AHQ Gar.
c. The establishment of Manpower Planning Command at
Lokoja to collate all relevant data on NA personnel. The
Command would be solely responsible for force generation.
d. The merger of DADP and CAR to form the Manpower
Planning Command.
e. The NA Museum and NA Archives to be merged and re-
designated NA Museum & Archives under Directorate of
Personnel Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF ARMY LOGISTICS
45. DOAL proposed the following:

a. The responsibilities of the DLP to remain the same less
those that border on Engineering Services. The following
additional cells are to be established:
(1) Catering/Food Tech Cell to take charge of food and
nutrition for the NA.
(2) POL/Utility Cell to serve as a collation centre that
will cater for and ensure proper liaison with the various
utility service providers.
b. An additional office of DD Non Combat Equipment
Procurement for the Dir of Equipment Management.
c. The establishment of the appointment of AD
Provisioning for the Dir of Clothing and Stores to be
responsible for collation and ensuring effective projection and
timely delivery of NA requirements.
d. The establishment of the Dir of Engineering Services to
take care of the numerous engineering and allied matters in
the NA. The Directorate would have the capacity to take care
of land acquisition and delineation of NA lands. It will also be
responsible for issues concerning estimates and Bills of
Quantities.
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46. The Committee decided as follows:

a. The creation of a Catering/Nutrition Cell at AHQ DOAL
headed by a DD and appointments of SO1 Catering from
NACST and SO1 Nutrition from NAMC.
b. The establishment of Dir of Engineering Services.
c. Establishment of the office of AD POL/Utility under the
DDLP.
d. The establishment of the office of AD provision with
DCS.
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY STANDARDS AND EVALUATION
47. DASE proposed the following:

a. The appointment of NAE officers to monitor and evaluate
the execution of NA direct labour projects.
b. The establishment of the office of SO1 Investigation from
NACMP to enable the Department carry out studies of
petitions to AHQ which are not criminal in nature.
c. Upgrading of the rank structures of the CASE, Dirs, DDs
and other staff officers down the line.
d. The appointments of AD SERVICOM Monitoring and
ADC to CASE.

a. Offices of SO1s and SO2s be created as necessary in
view of the adjustment of ranks of Dirs (Maj Gen), DD (Brig
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b. AD Lessons Learnt to be renamed SO1 Lessons Learnt

and placed under AD Ops/Trg.
c. The SO1 Tech, SO1 Arms and SO1 Ammo are to be
supervised by AD Tech.
d. DD Budget to be re-designated DD Budget Monitoring.
e. Establishment of office of AD SERVICOM Monitoring.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SECRETARY (ARMY)
49. MS proposed the following:

a. AHQ MS to have 2 directorates; Dir of Career Planning
and Dir of Records.
b. The number of officers of the rank of major in each cell
be increased by one. The suggested designation of SO2s in
the cells could then be SO2(A) and SO2(B).
c. A provision to be made for an SO2 legal.
d. The appointment of SO2 Micro Film in the Record Cell to
be re-designated SO2 Data.

a. AHQ MS to have 2 directorates; Dir of Career Planning
and Dir of Records.
b. Cells 1, 2 and 3 are to have an additional office each for
an SO1.
c. Establishment of office of SO2 (LS) in MS (A).
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d. The appointment of SO2 Microfilm to be re-designated

SO2 Data.
TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND
51. TRADOC proposed the following:

a. The restructuring of its organogram in line with the
CGSS.
b. The retention of its old organization which consist of the
following directorates:
(1) Directorate of Doctrine and Combat Development.
(2) Directorate of Training, Publication and Curriculum
Development.
(3) Directorate of Research, Development and Test.
(4) Directorate of Army Training Support.
52. The committee agreed as follows:

a. Appointment into Doctrine Cell is not to be tied to only
NAEC officers.
b. The Exam Cell to be brought under Dir of Training
Support.
c. SO1 G6 (Correspondence) to be moved to the Exam
Cell.
d. NAMC to be represented in the Cbt Logs Cell.
e. TRADOC to have a COS of the rank of a Maj Gen.
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1 DIV
53. HQ 1 Div proposed the following:

a. Establishment of a third manoeuvre (armr bde), made up
of two tk bns and one inf bn, to be located around
Jigawa/Katsina/Zamfara States based on the need to improve
troops deployments in the AOR (3 – legged structure).
b. The LOCSTAT of the three manoeuvre brigades to be as
follows:
(1) HQ 1 Bde - Sokoto
(a) 1 Bn - Birnin Kebbi
(b) 26 Bn - Sokoto
(c) 223 Bn - Zuru
(2) HQ 3 Bde - Kano
(a) 35 Bn - Katsina
(b) 73 Bn - Janguza
(c) 247 Tk Bn - Gusau
(3) HQ 24 Armd Bde - Dutse
(a) 124 Bn - Dutse
(b) 241 Bn - Nguru
(c) 246 Bn - Hadeja
c. The COS at the Div HQ is to oversee all the staff
branches, while all the staff branches be headed by DCOS.
d. The COS at the Bde level to be Col while all staff
branches are to be headed by ACOS of the rank of Lt Col.
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a. The 3–legged structure (3 manoeuvre bdes) is to be
adopted by all divisions in the NA.
b. Preference be given to infantry and lt tk units when
creating new units.
c. The COS of the rank of Brig Gen to oversee all staff
branches at Div level while the staff branches are to be
headed by DCOS of the rank of Col.
d. At Bde level, the COS of the rank of Col to oversee all
staff branches while the staff branches are to be headed by
ACOS of the rank of Lt Col.
2 DIV

a. 9 Bde to be ceded to 2 Div on disbandment of 81 Div.
b. 174 Bn to be moved to Ado Ekiti to cover Ekiti State for
IS.
c. 2 Div to be accorded the concession of having three
manoeuvre Bdes namely 4, 9 and 22 Bdes.
d. The COS of the rank of Brig Gen is to oversee all the staff
branches in the Div HQ.
e. COS of the rank of Col to oversee all staff branches at
Bde level.
f. Div Gar to be commanded by Brig Gen while Bde Gar is
to be commanded by Col.
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g. COS, Gar and Unit Comds to fly half flags.
56. The Committee agreed that all Div Gar be commanded by Brig
Gens while Bde Gar be commanded by Cols.
3 DIV

a. 21 Armd Bde. HQ 21 Armd Bde to remain in Maiduguri
with the following units:
(1) 82 Bn to move from Jos to Monguno.
(2) 243 Bn to move from Monguno to Jos.
(3) 202 Bn to remain in Bama.
(4) 212 Bn to remain in Maiduguri.
b. 23 Armd Bde. HQ 23 Armd Bde to move to Gombe with
the following units:
(1) Bde HQ and Gar to move from Yola to Gombe.
(2) 231 Bn to remain in Biu.
(3) 232 Bn to relocate from Yola to Azare.
(4) 233 Inf Bn (proposed) to be established and co-
located with HQ 23 Armd Bde in Gombe.
c. 1 Inf Bde. 1 Inf Bde be relocated from Sokoto to Yola
with the following units:
(1) Bde HQ and Gar to be established in Yola.
(2) 26 Bn to be located in Yola.
(3) 20 Bn to remain in Serti.
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(4) 234 Tk Bn to be formed and located at Mubi.
e. 301 AR (GS). The Unit is to be relocated from Gombe

to Bauchi.
f. 303 AR (GS). The Unit is to remain in Jos.
g. 24 Armd Bde. The Bde is to be established and located
in Sokoto to replace 1 Bde.

a. Arty formations and units within the Div AOR less 301
Arty Regt (GS) to maintain their present locations.
b. 24 Armd Bde to be created and located in Sokoto.
c. 301 AR(GS) to relocate from Gombe to Jalingo.
81 DIV

a. 81 Div is not to be disbanded.
b. An additional manoeuvre brigade be created for 81 Div.
60. The Committee decided that:

a. 81 Div is to remain.
b. The Div is to have an additional manoeuvre brigade to be
located in Sagamu.
c. An Arty Bde HQ be established to support 81 Div.
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82 DIV

a. 81 Div should be retained with the establishment of an
additional manoeuvre brigade (18 Bde) in Ojo.
b. Each of the staff branches should have its ACOS under
the coordination of COS, while the DCOS should be
established during war to coordinate the G1 and G4 in the Rear
Area.
c. Establishment of Light Transport Wing under AHQ and
Helicopter Sqns in the divisions.
d. Establishment of 7 Bde with HQ in Makurdi and units in
Abong and Takum.

a. A manoeuvre brigade be created with HQ at Uyo.
b. HQ 2 Bde to relocate to Makurdi.
INFANTRY CORPS CENTRE
63. ICC proposed the following:

a. The incorporation of the following in its organogram;
(1) ATS.
(2) Existing staff and Arms/Services advisers.
(3) ICC RO.
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b. Dy Comdt’s office to be created in NASI and ATS with

the rank of Col and Lt Col respectively.
c. Provision should be made for the following appointments
in G3 and G4 cells of ICC:
(1) SO1 G3 (SD) – Lt Col
(2) SO1 G3 (Policy/Plans) – Lt Col
(3) SO1 G4 (Arms/C Sup) - Lt Col
(4) SO2 G3 (SD) – Maj
(5) SO2 G3 (Policy/Plans) – Maj
d. Adoption of the proposed organogram of NASI.
e. Reinforcement of the Admin Wing of ICC with a full
fledged Infantry Coy for security duties.

a. ATS to be a wing under NASI and not an autonomous
NA training institution.
b. ICC to have Record Office and same is to be applicable
to all Corps.
c. The following cells each headed by a DD are to be
established in HQ ICC:
(1) Cbt Eqpt Cell – DD Cbt Eqpt (Instead of Col APC).
(2) Special Forces Cell – DD Special Forces.
(3) Ex/Evaluation Cell – DD Ex / Evaluation (Instead
of a separate Col Ex and Col Evaluation).
d. Office of Dy Comdt be established for NASI.
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NIGERIAN ARMY ARMOUR CORPS
65. NAAC proposed the following:

a. Return to the three legged structure.
b. Armd Bde to consist of two Tk Bns and an Inf Bn.
c. Establishment of additional manoeuvre Bde (24 Armd
Bde) with its HQ in Sokoto.
d. The Recce Bn to be co-located with Div HQ under the
command of the GOC.
e. Relocation of 1 Bde from Sokoto to Lokoja with its units
at Lokoja, Lafia and Bida.
f. Relocation of 23 Bde from Yola to Bauchi with its units at
Bauchi, Damaturu and Azare (Inf Bn).
g. Relocation of 33 Arty Bde from Bauchi to Gombe.

a. Recce units are to remain in their current locations under
operational command of the GOCs.
b. Armour Bdes to consist of 2 x Tk Bns and one Inf Bn.
NIGERIAN ARMY CORPS OF ARTILLERY
67. NACA proposed the following:

a. The upgrading of the offices of the ACOS Fd, ACOS AD
and ACOS Loc to directorates each headed by a Brig Gen.
b. All regts to have a local def bty each.
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c. The establishment of an Admin Bty for NASA.

d. The relocation of 341 Arty Regt from Ogoja to their
former location at Ohafia as against 343 Arty Regt from Elele
to Ohafia as proposed in ORBAT 2005.
e. The creation of Arty Base Workshop to be located at
Kaduna.
f. Upgrading of the Rank of Arty Bde COS and DCOS to
Cols and Lt Cols respectively.
g. Relocation of HQ NACA to Kalapanzi Barracks Kaduna
or Basawa Barracks Zaria.

a. The establishment of a local protection platoon for fd regts.
b. A Demo Regt be established for NASA.
c. Re-establishment of Arty Base Wksp.
d. The ranks of staff appointments in the Arty Bde HQs to
be in line with other Bdes in the NA.
e. HQ NACA to relocate to Kaduna.
NIGERIAN ARMY ENGINEERS
69. NAE proposed the following:

a. Col appointments in the Directorates are to be re-
designated DD while Lt Cols heading Depts be re-designated
AD in line with the CGSS.
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b. Appointments of COS in HQ NASME, Div Engrs and

ECR to be held by Cols.
c. ECR be upgraded to Engr Const Comd (ECC) and
restructured to consist of 2 x Const Regt, a Const Pk Sqn and
an Admin Sqn.
d. DAMS to be upgraded and re-designated Army Mapping
and Svy Comd (AMSC).
e. ESADU to be upgraded and re-designated Engr Bomb
Disposal Regt (EBDR).
f. The mil/civ personnel strength ratio in the Maintenance
Groups to be amended from 20/80 to 80/20.
g. AITES to be autonomous and not under NASME.
h. Maint Wksp to be established for Const Comd and all
Div Engrs.
i. Creation of Record Office for NAE to be headed by a CO
of the rank of Lt Col.
j. Electrical/Mechanical Dept of DAW to be split into
Electrical Dept and Mechanical Dept each headed by a DD.
k. Records Dept in DARE to be headed by an AD.
l. Creation of office of Dy Comdt at NASME to be headed
by Col.
m. NASME Demo Sqn to be upgraded to a Regt.
n. A GIS unit to be created in AMSC and comd by Lt Col.
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a. ESADU be upgraded and re-designated Engr Bomb
Disposal Regt (EBDR) with a Bomb Disposal Sect attached to
each Div Engrs and AHQ Gar.
b. The ratio of mil/civ personnel strength in Maintenance
Groups to be 80/20.
c. AITES to be re-designated NAITES and be made
autonomous from NASME.
d. DAMS to be re-designated Army Mapping and Svy
Comd (AMSC).
e. ECR be upgraded and re-designated Engr Constr Comd
(ECC).
f. Maint Wksp be established for the Engr Constr Comd
and all Div Engrs.
g. Establishment of the office of Dy Comdt at NASME.
h. NASME Demo Squadron be upgraded to a Regt.
NIGERIAN ARMY SIGNALS
71. NAS proposed the following:

a. Establishment of the Dir of EW, Dir of ICT and an Admin
Regt at HQ NAS.
b. Dir of Telecoms to comprise Radio system, Strategic
Comm/Area systems and Switching Cells, each to be headed
by a DD.
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c. The COS to head and coordinate all the cells in the HQ

NAS.
d. Establishment of 50 Space Comd at Abuja to coordinate
with the National Space Centre.
e. Rank of comds of 55, 56, 57 and 58 SCs to be upgraded
to Brig Gen.
f. The Ops Sig Regt and Sig Sp Regt at the divisions to be
commanded by Cols.

a. The establishment of 50 Space Comd to be commanded
by a Brig Gen.
b. The establishment of Dir of EW and Dir of ICT.
c. The Dir of Telecom to comprise Radio System, Strategic
Comm and Switching Cells to be headed by DDs.
d. The rank of commanders of 55, 56 and 58 SC to remain
Cols while that of 57 SC be upgraded to Brig Gen.
e. COs of Ops Sig Regts and Sig Sp Regts to remain Lt
Cols.
f. HQ NAS to have an Admin Wing, while NASS is to have
a Demo Regt as applicable to all Corps.
NIGERIAN ARMY CORPS OF SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT
73. NACST proposed the following:
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a. Establishment of three additional directorates at HQ

NACST, comprising Dir of Supply Utilities, Dir Transport and
Dir Cat Svcs, each to be headed by a Dir of the rank of Brig
Gen.
b. Upgrading of AHQ Transport Bn to Transport Support
Comd to be commanded by a Col with a Lt Col as 2IC.
c. Inclusion of NACST sub units in tri svc and NA training
institutions that were omitted in the NA ORBAT 96 and 2005.
d. Elevation of the rank of Comd Div ST to Brig Gen in line
with the status of other support arms comds and advisers to
the GOCs.
e. Upgrading the rank status of the Comd AHQ ST and his
2IC to Brig Gen and Col respectively.
f. The office of DLP at AHQ DOAL be zoned to the
NACST.
g. A POL reserve to be commanded by a Col.
h. Gds Bde ST to be re-designated as Gds Bde ST Bn.
i. Establishment of additional Boat Coys to form a Bn with
its HQ in Warri and Coy locs in Warri, Calabar and Port
Harcourt.
74. The Committee decided that:

a. AHQ ST be upgraded and re-designated ST Support
Command.
b. The appointment of DLP in AHQ DOAL is to be held by
NACST officer.
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c. The NA Boat Coy is to be elevated to a Bn status.

d. Establishment of Dir of Supply and Utilities, Dir of
Transport and Dir of Cat Svcs at HQ NACST to be headed by
Brig Gen each.
NIGERIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
75. NAMC proposed that:

a. The Directorate of Preventive Medicine in HQ
NAMC be re-established and be headed by a Col.
b. Record Office be re-designated Medical Information
Management Cell to be headed by a Lt Col.
c. A Medical Clinic be approved for the Corps HQ.
d. The NASMS be headed by a Brig Gen to be assisted by
DOS of the rank of Col, Registrar (Brig Gen) and a Librarian
(Maj) in addition to the existing structure.
e. The comds of the 3 NA Reference Hospitals be
upgraded to the rank of Maj Gens.
f. Establishment of the office of Chief Consultant
Coordinator and Adviser to the NA (CCCANA) of the rank of
Maj Gen for each Reference Hospital. Each CCCANA is to be
appointed from Medicine and Surgery disciplines.
g. A Medical Cell be established at Div HQ to be headed by
Commander Div Medical Service (CDMS) of the rank of Brig
Gen. He is to oversee the entire medical support of the
Division.
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h. The Comd Central Medical Stores and 2x Chief Stores

Officers (CSOs) to be Brig Gen and Cols respectively.
i. The Div Hospitals, MHB and MHPH be comd by Brig
Gens.
j. The Div Med Stores to be headed by Cols.
k. The Medical Centre at NATRAC be staffed and equipped
as Div Hospital during Army level exercises.
l. All MRS in Abakaliki, Bonny, Chindit, Elele, Ekenwa,
Onitsha and Ribadu Cantonments/Barracks be upgraded to
Medical Centres.
m. The NAMC to have an SO1 (Tech) at HQ NAOC for
prompt delivery of sensitive medical equipment required but
held by NAOC.
n. The Admin Wing at HQ NAMC be headed by a Lt Col.
o. YOC/SEMC Wing of NASMS to be re-designated
Management Wing.

a. The Directorate of Preventive Medicine to be re-
established in HQ NAMC.
b. The Record Office be re-designated Health Information
Management Cell to be headed by a Lt Col.
c. A Medical Clinic to be established at the Corps
Headquarters.
d. The rank structure for NASMS to be as follows:
(1) Comdt. - Brig Gen.
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(2) Dy Registrar. - Col.

(3) DOS. - Col.
(4) Librarian. - Lt Col.
e. NA Reference Hospitals are to be commanded by Maj
Gens.
f. Establishment of a medical cell at Div HQ to be headed
by a Brig Gen.
g. Medical Units at Abakaliki, Bonny, Chindit, Elele,
Ekenwa, Ikeja, Onitsha and Ribadu cantonments/barracks to
be upgraded to Medical Centres.
h. The CO Admin Wing at HQ NAMC to remain a Lt Col.
i. Re-designation of YOC/SEMC Wing as Management
Wing in the General Studies Department.
j. Comd Central Medical Store and the 2 x Chief Store
Officers be of the rank of Brig Gen and Cols respectively.
k. The following departments are to be created for NASMS:
(1) Dental Department comprising Dental Tech Wing,
Dental Therapy and Dental Surgery Assistant.
(2) Department of Health Sciences comprising
Environmental, Pharmacy, Diagnostics and Health
Sciences.
(3) Nursing Department comprising Nursing and
Midwifery.
(4) Department of General Studies to comprise
Management, Health Information Management and
Military Wings.
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NIGERIAN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
77. NAOC proposed the following:

a. Upgrading of the Inspection Cell at HQ NAOC to a
Directorate to be headed by Brig Gen.
b. Appointment of Dy Comdt / DOS at NAOS.
c. The staffing of Central and Base Ordnance Depots to be
80% soldiers and 20% civilians.
d. The staffing of CVD to be 60% and 40% soldiers and
civilians respectively.
e. Ordnance Sub Depot (OSD) to be upgraded to a full
depot to cater for military institutions in Jaji and Zaria.
f. Relocation of ammo depots outside densely populated
areas as follows:
(1) ATD Ikeja to be relocated to Agbowo village along
Lagos-Abeokuta Road.
(2) 1 BAD Gusau to be relocated to Kaura Namoda
Road outside Gusau town.
(3) 2 BAD Ibadan to be relocated to the outskirts of
Ijebu-Ode.
(4) 3 BAD Jos to be relocated to the outskirts of
Gombe.
(5) 81 BAD Abeokuta to be relocated to the outskirts of
Abeokuta.
(6) 82 BAD Enugu to be relocated to the outskirts of
Abakaliki along Enugu- Abakaliki Road.
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g. Establishment of Base Vehicle Depots in each Div and

AHQ Gar.
h. Establishment of a Comd Base Ammo Depot to support
AHQ Gar.
i. Establishment of a CDOS office at AHQ Gar.

a. The Inspection cell of NAOC be upgraded to a
directorate and headed by a Brig Gen.
b. The establishment of Command BAD for AHQ Gar.
c. A Dy Comdt / DOS of the rank of Col for NAOS.
d. The merger of Management and Supply wing of NAOS
to form Management and Supply Department.
e. The upgrading of OSD Jaji to a full depot.
f. The relocation of 6 x BADs as requested by HQ NAOC.
g. Staffing of Central and Base Ordnance Depot to be 80%
soldiers and 20% civilians.
h. Staffing of CVD to be 60% soldiers and 40% civilians.
NIGERIAN ARMY ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL

ENGINEERS
79. NAEME proposed the following:

a. Inclusion of the Dir of Tech Svcs and Dir of Eqpt Svcs,
each headed by a Brig Gen, in the NA ORBAT.
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b. Establishment of Dir of Wpn Engr and Dir of Insp each to

be headed by Brig Gen.
c. Establishment of 6 x training wings for NASEME to be
headed by Cols.
d. Establishment of office of Dy Comdt /DOS of the rank of
Col in NASEME.
e. Re-establishment of Arty Bde Wksp to replace the
existing Arty LADs
f. The upgrading of CO Equipment Support at brigade level
to Col (Col ES).
g. Inclusion of the Div Equipment Support command in the
NA ORBAT and to be commanded by Brig Gen.
h. Establishment of a Wksp for NATRAC.
i. Ratio of civ / mil to be 80/20 for static Wksp.

a. Establishment of Dir of Tech, Dir of Eqpt Svcs, Dir of
Wpn Engr and Dir of Inspection at HQ NAEME to be headed
by Brig Gens.
b. NASEME to have 6 x Training Wings to be headed by
Cols.
c. CDES to be upgraded to the rank of Brig Gen.
d. Establishment of office of Dy Comdt of the rank of Brig
Gen at NASEME.
e. Re-establish Arty Bde Wksps to replace existing LADs.
f. Establish Arty Base Wksp.
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g. Establish Demo Fd Wksp for NASEME.
NIGERIAN ARMY CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE
81. NACMP proposed the following:

a. The NASMP to have 2 Chief Instructors in the training
branch to head the GD Wing and the SI Wing.
b. AHQ Pro Gp and SIB to be commanded by Brig Gens.
c. A Military Police Special Investigation Gp to be
established for special investigations at division level.
d. The Phy Sy Pl in the Div Pro Gp to be upgraded to a
coy.
e. Military Police Coys be established at all Corps
Headquarters and NA Schools.
f. The Pro Det in NDC, AFCSC/ICC, NAFRC and NDA to
be upgraded to coy.
g. The establishment of an MIR at NASMP.

a. The COS to deputise for the Comd NACMP.
b. The rank of Comds AHQ Pro Gp and SIB to remain Cols.
c. MP section of 1x10 to be attached to NA cantonments,
barracks and tri-service institutions.
d. All Div Pro Gps to have COS of the rank of Lt Col.
e. The Special Investigation Gps at each Div to be re-
designated Special Investigation Coys.
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f. The Admin Team of the Dog Sect of SIB to be brought

under the Admin wing of HQ SIB.
g. The establishment of MIR at NASMP.
NIGERIAN ARMY INTELLIGENCE CORPS
83. NAIC proposed the following:

a. 118 Int Gp to be upgraded and re-designated Counter–
Intelligence Command (CIC).
b. 119 Int Gp to be upgraded and re-designated Technical
Intelligence Command (TIC).
c. Establishment of a Joint Task Force Int Gp to be headed
by Brig Gen.
d. Establishment of an independent Detachment to support
MOD.
e. Re-designation of appointment of DMI to CMI (A).

a. 119 Int Gp be upgraded and re-designated Technical Int
Comd.
b. Director of Military Intelligence (DMI) be re-designated
Chief of Military Intelligence (Army), CMI (A).
c. 118 Int Gp to be upgraded and re-designated Counter
Intelligence Comd (CIC).
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NIGERIAN ARMY EDUCATION CORPS
85. NAEC proposed the following:

a. The establishment of a Directorate of Command Schools
Services (DCSS) to administer all command schools.
b. The establishment of the office of COS of the rank of
Brig Gen at NASE.
c. The establishment of office of Dir NA Library with a Col
as DD.
d. Re-designate Assistant Director Army Education (ADAE)
at Div level to Comd Div Edn Svcs (CDES).
e. NA Museum and archives to remain under NAEC.

a. The establishment of the office of the Director Command
School Services to be headed by a Brig Gen.
b. Deputy Comdt/DOS of NASE to remain Col.
c. Re-designation of Div ADAE to Div Education Officer
(DEO) and Bde Education Officer for the Bde with ranks of Col
and Lt Col respectively.
d. NA Library Services to be headed by a Brig Gen.
e. NA Museum/Archive to remain a Cell in DOAA and be
headed by a Brig Gen as Dy Director.
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NIGERIAN ARMY FINANCE CORPS
87. NAFC proposed the following:

a. The office of the COS at HQ NAFC to be elevated to the
rank of Brig Gen.
b. The establishment of the office of CIs of the rank of Col
in Svc and Civil Accounting Depts of NASFA.
c. The establishment of a Computer Science Dept in
NASFA.
d. Upgrading of the NA Budget Office to a Directorate to be
headed by Brig Gen.
e. Upgrading the Nigerian Army Accounts Inspectorate
(NAAI) to a Directorate to be headed by Brig Gen.

a. COS HQ NAFC to be a Brig Gen.
b. The appointments of Cols as CI (Academics) and CI (Mil)
for NASFA.
c. NAAI and NA Budget Depts be upgraded to directorates
and be headed by Brig Gens.
e. Finance officers at Div and Bde levels are to be known
as Div Finance Officer (DFO) and Bde Finance Officer (BFO)
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NIGERIAN ARMY BAND CORPS
89. NABC proposed the following:

a. The Comd NA Band is to be of the rank of Col with a Lt
Col as deputy.
b. Gds Bde Pipers Band to be included in the organogram
of the NABC.
c. The adoption of CGSS at HQ NABC.

a. The NABC be re-designated Dir of Army Band(DAB).
b. The appointments of DAB to be as follows:

(1) Dir of Army Band - Brig Gen.
(2) Comd Army Band - Col.
(3) Comdt School of Music - Col.
(4) COS - Col.
(5) Comd Div Band - Lt Col.
(6) OC Bde Band - Maj.
DIRECTORATE OF ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING
92. DAPT proposed the following:

a. DAPT to revert back to corps status.
b. ASPT to have a COS of the rank of Col.
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c. Div and Bde PT officers to be of the rank of Col and Lt

Col respectively.

a. DAPT to remain a directorate under DATOPS with a Maj
Gen as Director.
b. ASPT to have a Comdt and Dy Comdt of the rank of Brig
Gen and Col respectively.
c. Div and Bde PT Officers to be of the rank of Cols and
Majs respectively.
d. ASPT to have an Admin Offr of the rank of Maj.
e. DAPT to add an officer of the rank of Lt each to the
manpower of Depot, NACOL and other NA training
institutions.
DIRECTORATE OF ARMY PUBLIC RELATIONS
93. DAPR proposed the following:

a. Appointment of Deputy Director of the rank of Colonel at
HQ DAPR.
b. The office of the Chief of Staff to be scaled down to
Deputy Chief of Staff but retaining the rank of Col.
c. Assistant Director APR at the Division Headquarters to
be re-designated Deputy Director.
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d. Tri-service institutions Public Relations Departments to

be headed by Lt Cols, while NACOL and Depot/NMS APRs to
be headed by Majors.
e. Creation of SO1 Info/Publication and SO3 G1/G4 at
Division APR.
f. The G1/G4 Cell at the HQ DAPR to be split and each
headed by a SO1.
g. Establishment of the office of SO2 and SO3 G4 at the
HQ DAPR.
h. Establishment of a Public Relations unit at NATRAC.

a. DAPR be a directorate under AHQ Dept of Civil-Military
Affairs with a Maj Gen as director.
b. Deputy Director/ COS at HQ DAPR to be of the rank of
Brig Gen.
c. Assistant Directors Army Public Relations (ADAPR) at
Div HQ to be re-designated Deputy Directors.
d. AFCSC, NDA and NACOL Public Relations Department
to be headed by Lt Cols while those of Depot NA and NMS be
headed by Majs.
e. The office of SO1 Info/Publication, SO2 G1/G4 and SO3
G1/G4 be established at HQ DAPR.
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DIRECTORATE OF ARMY LEGAL SERVICES
95. DALS proposed the following:

a. DALS to be established as an autonomous Directorate.
b. All NA personnel that studied Law to be mandated to
serve at least 3 years in DALS.
c. Establishment of the office of Legal Adviser at all AHQ
Depts, Corps HQ and Bde level.
d. Upgrading the office of Legal adviser at Div level to the
rank of Col.
e. Establishment of office of JAG of the rank of Maj Gen
and Dy JAG/ COS of the rank of Brig Gen.

a. DALS to be an autonomous Directorate and renamed
Directorate of Legal Services (Army) [DLS (A)].
b. Appointment of DLS re-designated Chief Legal Adviser
(Army) [CLA (A)] to be held by Maj Gen.
c. All newly commissioned lawyers to be posted directly to
DLS(A).
d. Only Lawyers of the rank of Maj and below to be allowed
to transfer to DLS(A).
e. Upgrading of legal adviser at Div and Bde level to the
rank of Col and Majs respectively.
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DIRECTORATE OF CHAPLAIN SERVICES AND

DIRECTORATE OF ISLAMIC AFFAIRS
97. DCS and DOIA made a joint presentation and proposed as

follows:
a. Directors to be of the rank of Maj Gen.
b. COS to be of the rank of Brig Gen.
c. The appointment of Project Officers for monitoring of
construction works for places of worship.
d. The establishment of a Joint School of Theology.

a. The directors of DCS and DOIA to remain Brig Gens with
Cols as COS.
b. ADs at Divs and AHQ Gar be re-designated DDs of the
rank of Cols.
NIGERIAN ARMY TRAINING CENTRE
99. NATRAC proposed the following:

a. The change of nomenclature from Centre to Command,
while the abbreviation “NATRAC” remains.
b. NATRAC to be composed of the following:
(1) HQ NATRAC - 27 x 58.
(2) Camp Org - Camp HQ - 4 x 9.
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(3) Cbt Arms Wg (Inf, Armr and Recce Teams) 5x343.

(4) Cbt Sp wg (Arty, Engr and Sig Teams)- 24 x 260.
(5) CSS Wg (NAEME, ST, NAOC, NAMC, MP, Int, etc)
- 22 x 301
Total 92 x 1063
c. The MIR at NATRAC to be upgraded to a Medical
Centre.
a. NATRAC is to be down sized to a camp status with a Lt

Col as the Camp Comdt. This is because NATRAC is
expected to only hold the equipment to be used for exercises
in the area. The Centre will also maintain skeletal personnel to
periodically warm some of the equipment. Detail equipment
maintenance will be carried out by the formations’ equipment
support elements at the end of all exercises as a part of the
exercise. The assessment and monitoring of exercises will be
done jointly by DATOPS, DASE and TRADOC.
b. Cbt Arms Wing to comprise:

(1) Inf - One platoon.
(2) Armr - 10 x sldrs (made up of tk and recce
crews)
c. Cbt Sp Wing to comprise:
(1) Arty - 1 x 20 (Fd and AD).
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(2) Engrs - 1 tp.

(3) Sigs - 1 tp.
d. CSS Wing to comprise:
(1) ST - One platoon.
(2) Ord - OFP.
(3) NAEME - Bde Wksp.
(4) MP - Det.
(5) Int - Det.
(6) APRD - 2 Sldrs.
(7) Finance - 1 x Capt and 2 Fin Clks.
e. 311 Arty Regt MRS be upgraded to Medical Centre to
support NA level exercises.
DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY
101. Depot NA proposed the following:

a. Appointment of SO2 G3 in the office of the Dy Comdt.
b. Depot NA Training Branch to consist of Tactics, Drill,
Weapon and Physical Training Wings as well as a
Demonstration Platoon.
c. The Recruits Centre to maintain its current status.
e. Intelligence, Signal, Finance and Public Relations
Detachment under the Admin Coy to be detached to constitute
personnel of G2, G6, G8 and G9 cells in HQ.
f. Two radiographers and 2 dentists to be provided for in
the organization of Depot NA / NMS Medical Centre.
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a. Appointment of SO2 G3 to be created for the office of
the Dy Comdt.
b. The Training Branch to comprise of Tactics, Drill,
Weapon, and Physical Training Wings as well as a
Demonstration Platoon.
c. NAMC to deploy one radiographer and a dental
technologist for Depot NA/NMS Medical Centre.
WARRANT OFFICERS’ ACADEMY
103. WOA proposed the following:

a. Upgrading the rank of Comdt and Dy Comdt to Brig Gen
and Col respectively.
b. The establishment of a library and ICT laboratory.
c. The establishment of an LAD for the Academy.
104. The committee decided the following:

a. The rank of Comdt to be a Brig Gen with Col as deputy.
b. The establishment of a library and ICT laboratory.
c. The establishment of LAD.
NIGERIAN ARMY COLLEGE OF LOGISTICS
105. NACOL did not make any proposal to the committee except
for the inclusion of its Organogram in NA ORBAT. The committee
upheld the organogram as proposed.
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ARMY WELFARE LIMITED
106. AWL did not make any proposal to the committee except for
the inclusion of its Organogram in the NA ORBAT. The committee
upheld the organogram as proposed except for the upgrading of the
rank of the Vice Chairman to Lt Gen while the Ex Dir Ops, Ex Dir
Fin/Admin and Ex Dir NAHS are to be of the ranks of Maj Gen.
NIGERIAN ARMY PEACE KEEPING CENTRE
107. NAPKC did not make any proposal to the committee except
for the inclusion of its Organogram in NA ORBAT. The committee
upheld the organogram as proposed with slight adjustment.
NIGERIAN MILITARY SCHOOL
108. NMS proposed the followings:

a. SO2 G1, SO2 G3 and SO2 G4 be approved for HQ
NMS.
b. A minimum of 80 academic instructors be approved for
NMS.
c. One officer each be approved as OIC for each military
subject.

a. The rank of Comdt NMS remains Brig Gen.
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b. SO2 G1 to handle all responsibilities of CIMIC.
SVP
110. SVP did not make any proposal to the committee except for
the inclusion of its Organogram in NA ORBAT. The committee
upheld the organogram as proposed. The rank of the head of SVP
is however upgraded to Maj Gen because the outfit is a Directorate
in DAPP.
THE REVIEW OF NA ORBAT 2005
111. The Committee considered all inputs from AHQ Depts,

formations, corps and some directorates and studied the necessary
parameters usually considered in coming up with an ORBAT. It
also considered ORBATs of other armies and the need to contend
with current threats. The Committee in particular paid attention to
the current threat environment in Nigeria which differs from the one
used by the NA ORBAT 2005 Committee. Consequently, the
committee came up with some recommendations.
PROPOSED DISBANDMENT OF 81 DIVISION
112. The Committee on the NA Force Structure 2005 was

convened with the primary task of reorganizing the NA into a
compact, efficient and effective force that can respond adequately
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to external and internal threats. This was necessary in the face of

the profound changes in the strategic environment and the
emerging preponderance of intra-state conflicts. The size of the NA
was considered too large and needed to be trimmed.
113. It was also perceived that ORBAT 96 proposed a structure

that oversubscribed troops in aid of civil authority in Lagos area
without taking cognisance of the presence of other Services. It was
considered possible to spread the IS responsibilities in Lagos area
among the 3 Services commands located in the state, rather than
leaving it exclusively for the NA. Furthermore, from the sphere of
conventional war setting, neither 2 Div nor 81 Div met the 3-legged
structure. The thought was for the dissolution of one of the divisions
for the aforesaid structure to be met while the contingency plan
would be adjusted accordingly. Hence it was recommended that 81
Div be disbanded and the only brigade in the division (9 Bde) be
placed under 2 Div.
114. The realities on the ground have however shown that the
assumption that the other Services would be capable of mustering
sufficient forces to support 9 Bde in maintaining IS within Lagos
was grossly erroneous. Experience over the years especially during
the 2007 General Elections (OP FOCUS RELIEF) clearly shows
that the NN and NAF establishments in Lagos may not muster
adequate forces for IS operations.
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115. In the Lagos Area, the NN usually provides security to all the
seaports and other offshore facilities as well as Apapa and
Ajegunle. As a result of their peculiarities, both the NN and NAF are
heavy in equipment but light in personnel. The NN overstretches its
manpower in carrying out its responsibilities at the seaports and
offshore facilities and has little or no personnel left for deployment
onshore. The NN and NAF, by convention, are not trained to
operate on land and are therefore found wanting when deployed in
infantry role. Consequently, the task of maintaining law and order in
Lagos and environs has continually been the sole responsibility
of 81 Div. This scenario would persist as Lagos continues to
expand to a mega city.
116. Furthermore, Lagos State has more KPs and VPs than 1
and 3 Divs AORs combined. All foreign diplomatic missions and
other foreign nationals have offices and residences in Lagos. A
large percentage of multinationals and banks also have their
corporate headquarters in Lagos. In addition, infrastructure like
power stations, airports, seaports, bridges/flyovers and other key
facilities abound in the city. To crown it all, Lagos still remains the
economic nerve centre of Nigeria, housing most of the nation’s
commercial and industrial activities. All these facilities require a lot
of personnel to man during IS operations. Until the NP is able to
handle IS operations effectively, the NA will continue to be called
upon to assist the police.
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117. Lagos has an extensive coastal line which needs to be

secured against possible external threat. Similarly, considering the
unpredictability of extant threat to any country, vis – a – vis the
close proximity of Lagos to the Gulf of Guinea and Nigeria’s
growing influence in the International Community, it needs to be
adequately protected to deter possible external aggression. It is
therefore desirous that a division be maintained in Lagos and its
environs to provide adequate security. The disbandment of 81 Div
as approved in ORBAT 2005 needs to be reversed.
118. The Division’s AOR is proposed to cover both Lagos and

Ogun States. To effectively cover the two states, an additional
manoeuvre Bde is to be established in 81 Div.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A DIVISION IN THE NIGER DELTA
119. The ORBAT 2005 established a manoeuvre brigade in the

Niger Delta area. The brigade comprise of 3 battalions that are to
be located at Patani, Sagbama and Omoku. The Bde HQ and its
garrison were to be located in Yenagoa. The establishment was
predicated on the political consideration for establishing the Gulf of
Guinea Guard Force from member countries. Global interest in the
Gulf of Guinea has increased as a result of the rich hydro-carbon
deposits in the area. This justified the need to station a formation
permanently to contend with the ever increasing demands to protect
oil and gas installations in the area. However, this committee
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recommends the establishment of a division instead, for reasons

discussed in succeeding paragraphs.
120. Firstly, it is important for full military components to live and

train in the terrain in which they are expected to operate with a view
to acquainting them with the environment. Furthermore, their
permanent stay in the community would ensure greater interaction
with the locals thereby enhancing information gathering. Currently
troops are drafted from different locations and inducted into the
Niger Delta environment; an alien terrain unlikely to be understood
before they are rotated.
121. Secondly, military presence in the Niger Delta that accounts

for the bulk of the national revenue is inadequate. For instance,
Bayelsa State which is the third largest oil producing state has no
single military unit to guaranty security. Equally, Delta State has
only a battalion and a naval base both concentrated in Warri. Also,
from 2005 to date, the level of insecurity in the region has been on
the increase. More importantly is the projected primary
responsibility of partaking in the Gulf of Guinea Guard Force in
conjunction with the other Services, hence the need to establish a
division in the region.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR SIX DIVISION FORCE STRUCTURE
122. The NA ORBAT 2005 established a 4 division force structure

for the NA. The 4 division force structure was considered suitable
and the reason advanced was to create a compact, versatile and
mobile force that will be properly equipped to effectively perform its
constitutional roles. Another reason given was that considering the
economic realities; it was necessary to trim down the size of the NA
to make funds available for other competing national demands.
123. The incessant increase in violent crimes in the Niger Delta

Region, the unfolding security challenges in the country and the
increasing profile of Nigeria in the international community; makes it
quite expedient to increase the NA force structure to meet these
contemporary challenges. In the light of the present security
environment, the proposed disbandment of 81 Div should be
jettisoned. Similarly, the manoeuvre brigade created by NA
ORBAT 2005 for the Niger Delta Region should be upgraded to a
division. Invariably, this will expand the size of NA into a Six
Division Force structure. The desirability of creating 6 x division for
the NA as earlier highlighted will provide adequate troops to cover
the entire security needs of the country. The six division force
structure will afford mutual support and create enough reserve to
contend with threats in the Gulf of Guinea as well as meet the
increasing Nigeria’s international commitments especially in Peace
Support Operations.
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124. Despite the obvious implication of increase in funding for the

six division structure, it is noteworthy to emphasize that security
being a vital insurance for economic prosperity all over the world is
always an expensive and compulsory venture. Therefore, the
relevance of a six division force structure is quite timely for the NA
to effectively perform its assigned constitutional roles.
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AVIATION WING
125. The capabilities of helicopters in military operations have

increased over time to such an extent that they are beginning to
take significant role in warfare. The versatility, manoeuvrability and
firepower of helicopters as well as the logistical significance make it
quite valuable. Understanding these increasing roles of helicopters,
the NA initiated the process of establishing an aviation outfit in the
mid 1980s with training of pilots and technicians in airframe,
avionics and aircraft maintenance both within and outside the
country.
126. The recent challenges to the NA in both internal and external

operations, and in line with COAS Vision which in part is “to have
an army with the capacity not only to discharge our constitutional
responsibilities; but also to meet contemporary challenges” has
further necessitated the need for immediate resuscitation of the
process and prompt establishment of NA Aviation. Although full
acquisition of helicopters and recurrence training of all personnel
may take some time, the establishment and the structure need to
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be in place. An aviation command should be established with

already trained personnel as pioneer staff.
ESTABLISHMENT OF NIGERIAN ARMY INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
127. The complexities of modern warfare and the increasing role of

NA in aid to civil authority have continuously reinforced the need to
train personnel in science and technology. It was in a bid to
address this need that the NA established the Army Institute of
Technology and Environmental Studies (AITES) in 2002. To further
consolidate this, the NA decided to upgrade the AITES to Nigerian
Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies by bringing
together the relevant Corps schools. In order to conform with the
laid down rules and regulations associated with establishing such
an institution in Nigeria, the process of acquiring legal status was
set in motion. The first step which is seeking for Army Council
approval has been achieved. The second step is coming up with an
organogram and its formal inclusion in the NA ORBAT. This has
been considered by this Committee.
UPGRADING SPECIAL FORCES BN TO COMMAND STATUS
128. The NA ORBAT 2005 established the Special Forces Group

(SFG) comprising of 72 Para Bn and another battalion of mixed SF
capabilities of amphibious, anti terrorist/tracker and mountain coys.
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There is currently an upsurge in global terrorism and the existing

security situation in the country also shows an increase in youth
restiveness, kidnappings, armed robbery, piracy and militancy. With
these security threats, it is obvious that the Special Forces Group of
a Bde (-) would be limited in capability.
129. In line with the Committees’ recommendation for the adoption

of the 3-legged structure by the NA, an additional SF Bn is to
be added to upgrade the SFG to brigade status. The Special
Forces Group is to be re-designated Special Forces Command.
Also, the Special Forces Command is to be centrally located in Bida
with close proximity to Minna, Kainji and Ilorin airports to aid
mobility and training of the command. The command would
comprise of paratroops’, amphibious, anti terrorist and tracker units.
COUNTER TERRORIST AND COUNTER INSURGENCY CENTRE
130. The Specialised Warfare Wing (SWW) of NASI has been

upgraded and made autonomous to Counter Terrorist and Counter
Insurgency Centre (CTCIC) by the Army council. Consequently, the
committee came up with an organogram for inclusion in the NA
ORBAT to give the centre the necessary legal backing.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SYSTEM
131. The NA ORBAT 2005 recommended the merger of the various

Combat Support Services Corps in the NA to form a logistic corps.
The idea of merging the CSS Corps into an Integrated Logistic
Support in line with modern trend is upheld. However, the merger
is to be implemented gradually. The formation of Logistics Support
Corps (Merger of ST and Ord only) is recommended while NAEME,
NAMC and NAE (Sp Engrs) remain as they are.
132. The implementation of the Integrated Logistics Support should

be restricted to the division level for the first two years to allow for
further adjustment after which it will be extended to the brigades.
Thereafter, the other Corps (NACST and NAOC) would be
gradually fused into the tested Integrated Logistics Support.
RESTRUCTURING OF AHQ AND CORPS HEADQUARTERS
133. This Committee observed that the current organisation of AHQ

places routine force management responsibilities on the COAS.
The COAS maintains constant liaison at the political level for the
effective operations of the NA, in addition to the daily administration
of the NA. He is also bogged down with daily visits/courtesy calls
by individuals and organisations for one reason or the other. Many
a times, serious and other routine matters pile up for the COAS
attention. Thus, the COAS is forced to spend long hours in the
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office and is constrained to take some work back home. This

leaves the COAS with insufficient time for leisure and other
personal matters all to the detriment of his health among other
considerations.
134. Consequently, the Committee considered it expedient to
recommend the creation of the offices of 2 Deputy COAS to assist
in running the NA by coordinating AHQ Depts. This will free the
COAS from routine matters to attend to more pressing issues at the
strategic level. The AHQ PSOs will be answerable to the 2 Dy
COAS while they in turn report directly to the COAS. The 2 Dy
COAS would be of the rank of Lt Gen but of higher seniority to the
PSOs. The responsibilities of the Deputy COAS are as follows:
a. Dy COAS 1. The Dy COAS 1 will coordinate the
activities of DAPP, DOAA, AHQ MS, Dept of Civil Military
Affairs (DCMA) and Dept of Rec, Res and Resettlement
(DRR&R). His responsibilities are as follows:
(1) Implementing all activities of the departments under
him.
(2) Monitoring the implementation of all NA policies as
it relates to the departments.
(3) Vetting budget proposals by the respective
departments.
(4) Monitoring the implementation of NA budget as it
relates to the departments under his supervision.
(5) Serves as acting COAS in the absence of the
COAS.
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(6) Any other responsibility that may be assigned to

him by the COAS.
b. Dy COAS 2. The Dy COAS 2 will coordinate the

activities of DATOPS, DOAL, DASE, TRADOC and AWL. His
responsibilities are as follows:
(1) Implementing all activities of the departments under
him.
(2) Monitoring the implementation of all NA policies as
it relates to the departments.
(3) Vetting budget proposals by the respective
departments.
(4) Monitoring the implementation of NA budget as it
relates to the departments under his supervision.
(5). Any other responsibility that may be assigned to
him by the COAS.
The spending power of the Dy COAS 1 and 2 will be determined by
the COAS.
135. The Committee is of the opinion that such devolution of

authority will not only enable prompt decision making but also
facilitate the culture of delegation of responsibilities at all levels in
the NA. It is pertinent to state that the post of either a vice or
deputy COAS exist in several other armies. For example, the Indian
Army, with strength of 1,414,000 soldiers in active service and
1,800,000 troops in the reserve, has one Vice COAS and two Dy
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COAS. The over 23 departments of the Indian Army Headquarters

are grouped into three and each group comes under the
responsibility of the Vice COAS and the 2 Dy COAS respectively.
Also, the Australian Army, with strength of 44,892 all ranks in active
service and 12,496 standby reserve, has a Dy COAS who is
responsible to the Chief of Army for coordinating and monitoring the
implementation of Army policies, programmes and administration of
Army Headquarters Divisions (similar to own AHQ departments),
Commands and Army staff overseas.
136. In line with the similarities between the roles of Commanders

of the major Corps and that of AHQ Departmental Chiefs, the
Committee recommends that the rank of the Comds of ICC, NAAC,
NACA, NAE, NAS, NAMC, NACST, NAOC and NAEME be
upgraded to Lt Gen. The various COS and Directors at the Corps
HQ are however to retain the current rank of Brig Gen.
137. The Committee also recommends the creation of two

additional departments at the AHQ. The creation of Department of
Civil-Military Affairs and that of Recruitment, Reserve and
Resettlement has been considered long overdue.
THE PROPOSED NA FORCE STRUCTURE AND LOCSTAT
138. The structure of the NA as currently constituted is a fall out of

the NA ORBAT 96. This structure provides for adequate troops and
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even disposition of the 5 divisions to cover the entire country. The

lapses noticed currently in the NA are partly due to the partial
implementation of the NA ORBAT 96. The formations and units
were not adequately equipped to meet the challenges and threats
occasioned by the changes in the strategic environment and the
emerging preponderance of intra-state conflicts and the increasing
demand for NA troops in Peace Support Operations. However, if
fully implemented, the five division structure would only meet the
security demands of the country in terms of defending the territorial
integrity of Nigeria. In other words, if the NA is expected to perform
its ever increasing roles in Peace Support Operations and fulfil
other regional responsibilities, then the Five Division Structure is
inadequate. Therefore the proposal for a six division force structure
for the NA with the establishment of a division in the Niger Delta is
not only timely but expedient.
139. This Committee consider it necessary to increase the

firepower of an infantry section in view of envisaged increased
sophistication of contemporary adversaries. The reconfiguration of
an infantry section is therefore recommended without an increase in
strength so that necessary platforms will not be affected. A section
will now have 2 x MG group each commanded by a Cpl while the
rank of the Sect Comd is upgraded to Sgt. The Pl Sgt will now be a
SNCO of the rank of SSgt. A sect will now comprise of Sect Comd
(Sgt), 2 x MG1 (Cpl), 2 x MG2 (LCpl) and 5 x Riflemen
(Pte). This reconfiguration will not only increase the firepower of a
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section but will also open up the other ranks cadre for career
advancement.
140. The adoption of the 3 – legged structure by the divisions will

invariably affect the structure of NACA. By convention, a Fd Regt
supports a manoeuvre brigade while an AD Regt supports the
division. Previously, the Arty Bde comprise of 2 x Fd Regt and one
AD Regt because the divisions had only 2 manoeuvre brigades.
With the adoption of the 3 – legged structure, the Arty Bde
will now comprise of 3 x Fd Regt and one AD Regt.
141. The Committee also observed that the nomenclature of the

infantry units does not adhere to any identifiable sequence unlike
other Combat and Combat Support Arms. New nomenclatures were
therefore recommended for all infantry brigades and units.
Nomenclatures of all infantry units are now to start with the figure
“1”. The brigades equally have easily identifiable nomenclature
even though not all would begin with the figure “1”. Similarly, all the
divisions are serially numbered from 1-6. In the event of a change
or swapping of locations, the units concerned will assume the
nomenclature of unit they change locations with. This will ensure
that the identity of the formation which units belong to is maintained
at all times.
142. The recommended LOCSTAT of the 6 Division Structure for

the NA using the new nomenclature is as contained at Annex A.
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Outline organisation of the NA is at Annex B, while that of AHQ,

Formations, Units, Corps, and other NA Independent Commands
and Institutions are at Annexes C – U.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
143. In order to determine the cost implication, an implementation

plan need to be formulated to assist in the costing. The Committee
therefore came up with a plan that divided the implementation into
4 Phases namely; Immediate, Short, Medium and Long terms. The
details are at Appendix 9, Annex A while the outline is as shown.
144. Immediate Implementation Plan: May – Dec 10.

Aspects of the new ORBAT that require immediate
implementation are those necessary to set the tone for its
implementation and those that have lesser financial implication.
These are outlined as follows:
a. Upgrading and Redesignation of Units and

Appointments. In compliance with CGSS, the rank structure of
some appointments and the configuration of some units have
been modified. The nomenclatures of almost all the
formations/units have also been changed to conform to easily
recognisable pattern. These modification and re-designation
need to be immediately implemented to enable other changes
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like the establishment of new directorates in Corps

Headquarters to follow gradually.
b. Establishment of Manpower Planning Command. The
Manpower Planning Command is to be established at Lokoja
to collate all relevant data on NA personnel. DADP and CAR
are to merge to form MPC. The Command would be solely
responsible for force generation.
c. Establishment of HQ 6 Div/Gar. The establishment of 6
Div will take priority in the creation of new units as provided
for in the new ORBAT. This is to be initiated immediately. The
JTF as currently composed and deployed automatically
becomes the 6 Div. All the proposed brigades already
have a battalion each within their respective AORs. Already
land has been acquired and survey carried out for a brigade
with its HQs in Zarama and units in Nembe, Yenogoa and
Omoku. At least a coy location has to be developed in Nembe
and Yenogoa and the Brigade HQs in Zarama. The present HQ
2 Bde in Port Harcourt will serve as the Div HQs while the
present JTF HQs in Yenogoa will serve as Battalion HQs.
d. Establishment of NA Aviation Comd. The NA Aviation
Comd is to be located in Kontagora. Temporary building can
be allocated within Kontagora Barracks to serve as
Headquarters of the Comd. Posting of officers and soldiers
should be done to kick-start the establishment.
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f. Preparation of TOE by Corps. The TOE of Corps is

expected to change in line with the new ORBAT. Corps will be
tasked to prepare new TOE.
g. Recce of New Locations in 6 Div AOR. A team composed
of NAE, DOAL and DAMS to recce new units locations in
Asaba, Opobo, Koko, Okerenkoko, Bomadi, Patani, Ughelli,
Agbor, Uyo and Oron. These areas are to be reconnoitred in
the immediate term in order to work out the financial
implication for the construction of barracks.
h. Acquisition of Temporary Accn in 6 Div AOR. Properties
need to be acquired on temporary basis for the initial
deployment of troops within 6 Div AOR pending construction
of permanent accommodation. Accommodation for a coy
should be acquired for the Bde HQs in Asaba, Zarama and
Uyo.
i. Relocation of Units Within 5 Div AOR. Units earmarked
for relocation within 5 Div AOR would do so within this period
particularly where necessary structures exists that can be
readily occupied with little renovation. A team is to be set up
to reconnoitre the locations.
j. Recruitment/Commission. The recruitment of about
10,000 soldiers and commissioning of some officers would
commence in the immediate term and continue annually until
the required strength of the NA is attained in the long term.
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k. Posting of Key Elements. The posting of key elements

of 6 Div should be done to facilitate its establishment.
145. Short Term Implementation Plan: 2010 -2013.

a. Appointment of the 2 Dy COAS. These 2 key
appointments would set in motion the necessary re-
organisation of AHQ.
b. Estb of Other Fmns/Units in 6 Div AOR. The 6 Div would
be systematically built up to full strength while the
construction of barracks continues.
c. Recce of Abandoned Barracks/Locs in Other Divs’ AOR.
Some abandoned barracks have been earmarked to be
re-occupied. The ORBAT 2010 also proposed some formations
and units to be located in some areas that have no military
presence within other divisions’ AOR. These areas are to be
reconnoitred in the short term in order to work out the
financial implication for the construction of new barracks and
renovation of abandoned barracks.
146. Medium Term Implementation Plan: 2010 -2015.

a. Renovation of Abandoned Barracks. Renovation of
abandoned barracks that are proposed for re-occupation is
expected to be completed within this period. These would
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facilitate the implementation of aspects that involve the

establishment of new units or relocation of units to such
barracks.
b. Establishment of New Formations/Units in Other Divs
AOR. New formations and units are to be established in other
divisions’ AOR in the Medium Term. Some would be
completed within this period while others would be completed
in the long term.
c. Relocation of Formations and Units. Formations and
units proposed to relocate are would commence in this phase.
Some movement would be completed within this period while
others would be completed in the long term to ensure full
implementation of the ORBAT by 2018.
147. Long Term Implementation Plan: 2010 -2018.

a. Construction of New Barracks. The construction of new
barracks initiated with a recce of the various locations is
expected to be completed within this period to facilitate
complete implementation of the ORBAT.
b. Equipping of Units to Scale. All units are to be
equipped to scale based on the TOE produced by the various
corps in line with the ORBAT 2010.
COST IMPLICATION
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148. This Committee is expected to work out the financial

implication for the implementation of ORBAT 2010. However, the
Committee is of the opinion that the issue of costing is diverse and
requires inputs from professionals in various fields. The costing for
construction would be better handled by NAE, acquisition of
weapons, ammunition and equipment would be handled by AHQ
DAPP and costing for movement of personnel and equipment would
be handled by NACST. Different committees comprising the
relevant experts need to be tasked to look at specific areas and
work out the cost implication.
CONCLUSION
149. The changes in threat scenario, modification in weapon

systems and tactics as well as the roles that the Armed Forces of
any nation is expected to play determines the periodic need for
force restructuring. Consequently, a committee was convened
which came up with ORBAT 2005 for the NA. The approved ORBAT
2005 could not be fully implemented due to the security situation in
the country at that time. Since then, the threat environment and
parameters used for proposing the ORBAT 2005 and emergent
LOCSTAT have changed. There is the need therefore to review the
ORBAT 2005 in view of the current realities.
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150. Nigeria is faced with diverse security threats which the NA

must be prepared to deal with in its role in national defence. The
NA needs to expand in order to effectively secure/protect our
border with other security agencies, meet its international
obligations in UN/AU PSOs and meet up its role of assisting the civil
police in IS operations. The proposed disbandment of 81 Div is
therefore no longer tenable. As a matter of fact, a six division force
structure is considered most suitable for the NA.
151. Other amendments to the NA Force Structure is the

establishment of NA Aviation Wing and the upgrading of the SFG as
proposed in NA ORBAT 2005 to command status. In the quest for
effective and efficient service delivery in the NA, it is equally
considered necessary to integrate the NA Logistics Corps. It is
therefore proposed that NACST and NAOC should integrate at the
divisional level under a unified command while NAEME, NAMC and
NAE (Sp Engrs) remain as they are. The implementation of the
Integrated Logistics Support should be restricted to the division
level for the first two years before extending it to the brigades.
152. The current organization of AHQ places routine force

management responsibilities on the COAS. It is therefore
considered necessary to create the offices of 2 Dy COAS to assist in
running the NA. It is also recommended that the rank of the
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Comds of ICC, NAAC, NACA, NAE, NAS, NAMC, NACST, NAOC

and NAEME be upgraded to Lt Gen. This is in line with their
similarity in roles with the AHQ Dept Chiefs. Equally recommended
is the creation of 2 additional departments at AHQ. These
Departments are Dept of Civil Military Affairs and Dept of
Recruitment, Reserve and Resettlement.
RECOMMENDATIONS
153. The ORBAT 2005 Review Committee recommends the

following:
a. The current 81 Div is not to be disbanded. An additional

manoeuvre brigade should be created to reinforce it.
b. The NA is to have a Six Division Force Structure.
c. Offices of 2 Dy COAS to be created at AHQ.
d. The Department of Civil-Military Affairs and Department
of Recruitment, Reserve and Resettlement to be created at
AHQ.
e. Ranks of Comds of ICC, NAAC, NACA, NAE, NAS,
NAMC, NACST, NAOC and NAEME be upgraded to Lt Gen.
f. Directors at AHQ to be of the rank of Maj Gen; DD, Brig
Gen; AD, Col and SO1s, Lt Col.
g. The office of the AD Fd Sp to be created in DAPP.
h. AHQ Library to be established and be administered by a
Librarian of the rank of Col.
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i. The nomenclature of COPs (A) to be re-designated

CTOPs.
j. Integrated Support Services Cell to be established at
DPKO.
k. An Admin Wing to be established in all AHQ Depts.
l. Disengagement Cell to be established in AHQ DOAA.
m. Post Service Documentation Cell to be created in AHQ
DOAA with branches in all Divs and AHQ Gar.
n. Manpower Planning Command (MPC) to be established.
o. DADP and CAR to merge and form the MPC.
p. The NA Museum and NA Archives to merge and be a
cell in AHQ DOAA.
q. Directorate of Engineering Services to be established in
AHQ DOAL.
r. Catering/Nutrition Cell be created at AHQ DOAL.
t. The office of AD POL/Utility to be created in DOAL under
the DLP.
u. The office of AD Provision to be created in DOAL under
the DCS.
v. Office of AD Lessons Learnt in DASE be re-designated
SO1 Lessons Learnt and be supervised by AD Ops/Trg.
w. The SO1 Tech, SO1 Arms and SO1 Ammo in DASE to
be supervised by AD Tech.
x. DD Budget at DASE to be re-designated DD Budget
Monitoring.
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y. The office of AD SERVICOM Monitoring to be created in

DASE.
z. Additional offices of SO1 be created for AHQ MS Cells 1,
2 and 3.
aa. The office of SO2 (LS) be created in AHQ MS.
bb. SO2 Microfilm in AHQ MS be re-designated SO2 Data.
cc. Appointment to Doctrine Cell of TRADOC not to be tied
to only NAEC officers.
dd. The Exam Cell of TRADOC to be under Directorate of
Training.
ee. SO1 G6 (Correspondence) to be under the Exam Cell of
TRADOC.
ff. NAMC to be represented in the Cbt Logs Cell of
TRADOC.
gg. TRADOC to have a COS of the rank of a Maj Gen.
hh. The 3–legged structure is to be re-introduced in the NA.
ii. COS of the rank of Brig Gen to oversee all staff
branches at Div and Corps HQ and the staff branches to be
headed by DCOS of the rank of Col.
jj. COS of the rank of Col to oversee all staff branches at
Bde level and the staff branches to be headed by ACOS of
the rank of Lt Col.
kk. Div Gar to be commanded by Brig Gens and Bde Gar be
commanded by Cols.
ll. 301 AR(GS) to relocate from Gombe to Jalingo.
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mm. 24 Armd Bde to be created with the headquarters

located in Sokoto.
nn. Records Offices to be established for all Corps.
oo. Office of Dy Comdt to be created for all NA schools.
pp. ATS to remain a wing under NASI.
qq. The Cbt Eqpt Cell, Special Forces Cell and
Ex/Evaluation Cell each headed by a DD of Col rank are to be
created in HQ ICC.
rr. A sect is now to comprise of Sect Comd (Sgt), 2 x MG1
(Cpl), 2 x MG2 (LCpl) and 5 x Riflemen (Pte). The Pl Sgt will
now be a SNCO of the rank of SSGT.
ss. In the event of a change or swapping of unit locations,
the units concerned will assume the nomenclature of unit they
change locations with.
tt. Recce units are to remain in their current locations under
operational command of the GOCs.
uu. A Demo bn/regt to be created for NASI, ACS, NASA,
NASS,
NASME and NASEME.
vv. An Arty Bde to now comprise of 3 x Fd Regt and one
AD Regt.
ww. A local protection platoon is to be established for all Fd
Arty Regts.
xx. ESADU to be upgraded and re-designated Engr Bomb
Disposal Regt (EBDR) with Bomb Disposal Sect in all Divs
and AHQ Gar.
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yy. The ratio of mil/civ personnel strength in NAE, COD,

BOD and Static Wksps to be 80/20 while that of CVD to be
60/40.
zz. ECR to be upgraded and re-designated Engr Const
Comd (ECC).
aaa. DAMS to be upgraded and re-designated Army Mapping
and Svy Comd (AMSC).
bbb. Maint Wksp to be established for the Engr Constr Comd
and all Div Engrs.
ccc. Directorates of EW and ICT to be established at HQ
NAS.
ddd. The 50 Space Comd to be created and commanded by a
Col.
eee. The Dir of Telecom to comprise Radio System, Strategic
Comm and Switching Cells.
fff. The Comds of 55, 56 and 58 SC to remain Cols while
the rank of Comd 57 SC be upgraded to Brig Gen.
ggg. COs of Ops Sig Regts and Sig Sp Regts to remain Lt
Cols.
hhh. The Directorate of Preventive Medicine to be re-
established in HQ NAMC.
iii. The Record Office of NAMC to be re-designated Health
Information Management Cell and be headed by a Lt Col.
jjj. A Medical Clinic to be established at HQ NAMC.
kkk. The rank structure for NASMS appointments to be as
follows:
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(1) Comdt - Brig Gen.

(2) Dy Comdt/DOS - Col.
(3) Dy Registrar - Col.
(4) Librarian. - Lt Col.
lll. NA Reference Hospitals to be commanded by Maj Gens.
mmm. Office of Comd Div Med Svcs to be headed by a
Brig Gen be created at Div HQ.
nnn. Medical units at Abakaliki, Bonny, Chindit, Elele,
Ekenwa, Ikeja, Onitsha and Ribadu cantonments/barracks to
be upgraded to Medical Centres.
ooo. Admin Wings commanded by Lt Cols to be established
for all Corps HQs.
ppp. YOC/SEMC Wing of NASMS to be re-designated
Management Dept.
qqq. Comd Central Medical Store and the 2 x Chief Store
Officers to be of the rank of Brig Gen and Cols respectively.
rrr. The following departments to be created for NASMS:
(1) Dental Department; comprising Dental Tech Wing,
Dental Therapy and Dental Surgery Assistant.
(2) Department of Health Sciences; comprising
Environmental, Pharmacy, Diagnostics and Health
Sciences.
(3) Nursing Department; comprising Nursing and
Midwifery.
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(4) Department of General Studies to comprise of

Management , Health Information Management and
Military Wings.
sss. AHQ ST be upgraded and re-designated ST Sp Comd.
ttt. The office of DLP AHQ DOAL be tied to NACST.
uuu. NA Boat Coy to be upgraded to Bn status.
vvv. Directorate of Supply and Utilities, Directorate of
Transport and Directorate of Catering Services to be created
at HQ NACST.
www.The Inspection Cell of NAOC to be upgraded to a
directorate.
xxx. Command BAD to be created for AHQ Gar.
yyy. Dy Comdt NAOS to double as DOS and this is to be
applicable to all relevant NAITES schools.
zzz. The Management Wing and Supply Wing of NAOS to
merge and be renamed Management and Supply Department.
aaaa. OSD Jaji to be upgraded to a full depot.
bbbb. The 6 x BAD to relocate as proposed by HQ
NAOC.
cccc. NACST and NAOC to form the Integrated Logistics
Command.
eeee. Dir of Tech Svcs, Dir of Eqpt Svcs, Dir of
Wpn Engr and Dir of Inspection to be created at HQ NAEME.
ffff. The 6 x Trg Wings of NASEME to be headed by
Cols.
gggg. CDES to be upgraded to the rank of Brig Gen.
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hhhh. Arty Bde Wksps to be established to replace

existing LADs.
iiii. Arty Base Wksp to be re-established.
jjjj. The COS NACMP to deputise for the Comd
NACMP.
kkkk. The Comds of AHQ Pro Gp and SIB to remain
Cols.
llll. MP Det of 1x10 to be attached to all NA schools,
Cants, barracks and tri-service institutions.
mmmm. The office of COS of Lt Col rank to be established
at Div Pro Gp.
nnnn. The Special Investigation Gps at each Div to be re-
designated Special Investigation Coys.
oooo. The Admin Team of the Dog Sect of SIB to be
brought under the Admin Wing of HQ SIB.
pppp. A Medical Inspection Room to be established at
NASMP.
qqqq. 118 Int Gp to be upgraded and re-designated
Counter Intelligence Command.
rrrr. 119 Int Gp to be upgraded and re-designated
Technical Int Command.
ssss. The office of Director of Military Intelligence (DMI)
to be re-designated Chief of Military Intelligence (Army)
[CMI(A)].
tttt. Directorate of Command School Services (DCSS)
to be established at HQ NAEC.
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uuuu. Comds of Div and Bde Edn Svcs to be re-

designated, Div Education Officer (DEO) and Brigade
Education Officer (BEOs) respectively.
vvvv. NA Library Services to be headed by a Brig Gen.
wwww. COS HQ NAFC to be a Brig Gen.
xxxx. The appointments of CI (Academics) and CI (Mil) in
NASFA to be Cols.
yyyy. NAAI and NA Budget Depts to be upgraded to
Directorates.
zzzz. Finance officers at Div and Bde levels to be
designated Div Finance Officer (DFO) and Bde Finance
Officer (BFO) respectively.
aaaaa. NABC to be re-designated Directorate of
Army Band (DAB).
bbbbb. The appointments of DAB to be as follows:
(1) Director of Army Band - Brig Gen.
(2) Comd Army Band - Col.
(3) Comdt School of Music - Col.
(4) COS - Col.
(5) Comd Div Band - Lt Col.
(6) OC Bde Band - Maj.
ccccc. DAPT to remain a directorate under DATOPS with
a Maj Gen as Dir.
ddddd. ASPT to have a Comdt and Dy Comdt of the rank
of Brig Gen and Col respectively.
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eeeee. Div and Bde PT Officers to be of the rank of Lt Cols

and Majs respectively.
fffff. ASPT to have an Admin Offr of the rank of Maj.
ggggg. DAPR to be a directorate under AHQ Dept of Civil-
Military Affairs with a Maj Gen as Dir.
hhhhh. Dy Dir/ COS at HQ DAPR to be of Brig Gen rank.
iiiii. All Asst Dirs of the autonomous directorates
at Div and AHQ Gar to be re-designated DD.
jjjjj. AFCSC, NDA and NACOL Public Relations
Department to be headed by Lt Cols while those of Depot NA
and NMS be headed by Majs.
kkkkk. The offices of SO1 Info/Publication, SO2 G1/G4
and SO3 G1/G4 be created at HQ DAPR.
lllll. DLS(A) to be autonomous and headed by Chief
Legal Adviser (Army) [CLA(A)] of Maj Gen rank.
mmmmm. All newly commissioned lawyers to be posted
directly to DLS(A).
nnnnn. Lawyers of the rank of Maj and below to be allowed
to transfer to DLS(A).
ooooo. The rank of of legal advisers at Div and Bde levels
to be Cols and Majs respectively.
ppppp. The directors of DCS and DOIA to remain Brig
Gens with Cols as COS.
qqqqq. NATRAC to be downsized to a Camp organization
and commanded by a Lt Col.
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rrrrr. NATRAC is to only hold the equipment to be used

for exercises in the Training Area. The Centre will also
maintain skeletal personnel to periodically warm some of the
equipment.
sssss. The equipment support elements of formations
conducting exercises in NATRAC are to carry out detail
maintenance of equipment used for the exercise. It will be
assessed as part of the exercise.
ttttt. The assessment and monitoring of exercises in
NATRAC is to be jointly conducted by DATOPS, DASE and
TRADOC.
vvvvv. 311 Arty Regt MIR to be upgraded to Med Centre.
wwwww. Office of the Dy Comdt Depot NA to have SO2 G3.
xxxxx. The Training Branch of Depot NA to comprise
Tactics, Drill, Weapon, and Physical Training Wings as well as
a Demo Pl.
yyyyy. NAMC to deploy one radiographer and a dental
technologist for Depot NA/NMS Medical Centre.
zzzzz. Comdt WOA to be a Brig Gen with Col as deputy.
aaaaaa. SVP is to headed by a coordinator of the rank of
Maj Gen.
bbbbbb. The rank of the Vice Chairman AWL is to be Lt Gen
while the Exec Dir Ops, Exec Dir Fin/Admin and Exec Dir
NAHS are to be of the rank of Maj Gen.
cccccc. The rank of Comdt NMS to remain Brig Gen.
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dddddd. SO2 G1 to handle all CIMIC responsibilities in

NMS.
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Maj Gen AA Atofarati
Chairman
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Maj Gen TI Oliomogbe Maj Gen OA Ihejirika
Member Member
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Brig Gen TO Umar Brig Gen FC Shola
Member Member
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Brig Gen BT Oginni Brig Gen ABM Gana
Member Member
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Brig Gen YJ Gaje Brig Gen U Buzugbe
Member Member
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Brig Gen AQ Abubakar Brig Gen A
Robinson
Member Member
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Brig Gen PK Ikumoinein BrigGen AO
Adekanye
Member Member
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Col AM Aliyu Lt Col UU Bassey
Member Asst Sec
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Lt Col M Damadami Lt Col NJ Edet
Asst Sec Asst Sec
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Col AL Dusu
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Annexes:
A. LOCSTAT of the NA Showing Divisional Boundaries.
B. Outline Organisation of the NA.
C. Outline Organisation of AHQ and AHQ Gar.
D. Organisation of TRADOC.
E. Outline Organisation of NA Combat Formations.
F. Outline Organisation NA Combat Arms.
G. Outline Organisation NA Combat Support Arms.
H. Outline Organisation NA Combat Support Services.
J. Organisation of Support Services.
K. Organisation of NATRAC.
L. Organisation of Depot NA.
M. Organisation of NASDC.
N. Organisation of NAPKC.
O. Organisation of NAITES.
P. Organisation of CTCIC.
Q. Organisation of SVP.
R. Organisation of AWL.
S. Organisation of MPC.
T. Organisation of NMS.
U. Organisation of NACOL.
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V. Organisation of WOA.
W. Summary of Manpower - Other NA Establishments.
X. Summary of Manpower NA.
Y. NA ORBAT 2010 Implementation Plan.
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AD - Assistant Director
ADAE - Assistant Director Army Education
AFCSC - Armed Forces Command and Staff College
AHQ - Army Headquarters
AMSC - Army Mapping and Survey Command
AOR - Area of Responsibility
ASPT - Army School of Physical Training
ATD - Ammunition Transit Depot
ATSC - Army Training Support Centre
AWL - Army Welfare Limited
BAD - Base Ammunition Depot
CAR - Command Army Records
CASE - Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation
CCCANA - Chief of Consultant Coordination and Adviser to
the
Nigerian Army
CDES - Commander Division Equipment Support
CDMS - Commander Division Medical Services
CGSS - Continental General Staff System
CI - Chief Instructor
CIC - Counter Insurgency Centre
COA(A) - Chief of Administration (Army)
COAS - Chief of Army Staff
COLOG(A) - Chief of Logistics (Army)
COPP(A) - Chief of Policy and Plans (Army)
CSS - Combat Support Services
CTCIC - Counter Terrorist and Counter Insurgency Centre
CTOP(A) - Chief of Training and Operations (Army)
CVD - Central Vehicle Depot
DADP - Directorate of Army Data Processing
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DAMS - Directorate of Army Mapping and Survey

DAPP - Department of Army Policy and Plans
DAPR - Department of Army Public Relations
DAPT - Department of Army Physical Training
DARE - Directorate of Army Real Estate
DASE - Department of Army Standard and Evaluation
DATOPS - Department of Training and Operations
DCMA - Department of Civil – Military Affairs
DCS - Directorate/Director of Clothing and Stores
DCSS - Directorate/Director of Command Schools
Services
DD - Deputy Director
DDLP - Deputy Director Logistics Planning
DHQ - Defence Headquarters
DLP - Directorate/Director of Logistics Planning
DOAA - Department of Army Administration
DOAL - Department of Army Logistics
DOIA - Department of Islamic Affairs
DOS - Director of Studies
DPKO - Directorate of Peacekeeping Operations
DRR&R - Department of Recruitment, Reserve and
Resettlement
Dy COAS - Deputy Chief of Army Staff
EBDR - Engineer Bomb Disposal Regiment
ECOMOG - ECOWAS Monitoring Group
ESADU - Engineer Search and Disposal Unit
EW - Electronic Warfare
GIS - Geo – Information Service
GSNS - Grand Strategy for National Security
ICC - Infantry Corps Centre
ICT - Information and Communication Technology
KP - Key Point
LAD - Light Aid Detachment
LOCSTAT - Location State
LS - Legal Service
MACA - Military Aid to Civil Authority
MACP - Military Assistance to Civil Power
MHB - Military Hospital Benin
MHP - Military Hospital Port Harcourt
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MIR - Medical Inspection Room

MPB - Military Pension Board
MPC - Manpower Planning Command
MRS - Medical Reception Station
MS (A) - Military Secretary (Army)
NA - Nigerian Army
NAAC - Nigerian Army Armoured Corps
NAAI - Nigerian Army Accounts and Inspection
NACMP - Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police
NACOL - Nigerian Army College of Logistics
NACST - Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport
NAE - Nigerian Army Engineers
NAEC - Nigerian Army Education Corps
NAEME - Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering
NAF - Nigerian Air Force
NAFC - Nigerian Army Finance Corps
NAFRC - Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre
NAIC - Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps
NAIS - Nigerian Army Intelligence School
NAMC - Nigerian Army Medical Corps
NAOC - Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps
NAOS - Nigerian Army Ordnance School
NAS - Nigerian Army Signals
NASA - Nigerian Army School of Artillery
NASE - Nigerian Army School of Education
NASEME - Nigerian Army School of Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering
NASFA - Nigerian Army School of Finance and
Administration
NASI - Nigerian Army School of Infantry
NASME - Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering
NASMP - Nigerian Army School of Military Police
NASMS - Nigerian Army School of Medical Sciences
NASS - Nigerian Army School of Signals
NASST - Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport
NATRAC - Nigerian Army Training Centre
NDC - National Defence Collage
NDP - National Defence Policy
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NMS - Nigerian Military School

NN - Nigerian Navy
NOK - Next of Kin
NP - Nigerian Police
ORBAT - Order of Battle
OSD - Ordnance Sub Depot
POL - Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants
PSO - Principal Staff Officer
RDTE - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
SFC - Special Forces Command
SI - Senior Instructor
SIB - Special Investigation Bureau
SVP - Special Vehicle Plant
UN - United Nations
VP - Vulnerable Point
WOA - Warrant Officers Academy
YOC - Young Officers Course
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1. Force restructuring is a continuous military preoccupation

2. The profound changes in the strategic environment and the

3. Preliminary assessment of the state of the NA indicated the

4. Pursuant to the reform agenda of the Federal Government, a

5. The ORBAT 2005 was approved by the Army Council in 2007.

situation in the country at that time. Currently, the threat

6. The Committee was composed as below:

a. Maj Gen AA Atofarati - AHQ DAPP

p. Lt Col M Danmadami - ONAT Asst Sec

7. The Committee was guided by the following Terms of

a. Review the ORBAT 2005 and the emergent LOCSTAT

8. The Committee referred to the following documents:

a. The Nigeria’s Grand Strategy for National Security.

c. NA ORBAT 2005 Volumes 1 and 2.

9. The aim of this report is to present the reviewed NA ORBAT

10. The report covers the following:

FORCE STRUCTURE DETERMINANTS

11. The primary responsibility of the Armed Forces of Nigeria as

12. In order to efficiently discharge these responsibilities, the NA

factors. However, there is the need to take another look at the

13. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides

14. The constitutional mandate for the Nigerian Military must

16. Internal Threats. Nigeria has, since independence, been

to a civil war. These threats usually arise mainly from a myriad of

a. Clamour for ethnic autonomy or secession by some

j. Terrorism and hostage taking.

17. External Threats. By providence, all the countries

any armed confrontation with any of our neighbouring countries,

a. Contentious competition for natural resources with our

18. Nigeria has vast land mass and shares international

19. Nigeria’s position in the Gulf of Guinea confers on the country

20. The 2006 National Population Census placed Nigeria’s

hence it will continue to exert influence not only on the force

21. Nigeria’s policy of good neighbourliness has contributed to the

22. Economy is a paramount determinant of the force structure of

responsibility of a balanced, well equipped, adequately trained and

TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE

24. Nigeria recognises the importance of technology in modern

mobile force. The GSNS emphasises on lean but effective security

25. The following deductions could be drawn from the analysis of

a. The likely threats of armed confrontation from any of

contained with sustained surveillance and deployment of

democracy of any nation to thrive and be sustained, there

26. The Committee that developed the NA Force Structure 2005

NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY AND SCENARIOS FOR THE

NATIONAL MILITARY STRATEGY

27. Examination of the NDP reveals the fundamentals of our

SCENARIOS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE NA

28. The NA ORBAT 2005 Review Committee considered the

NA as derived from the NDP are as classified below:

a. Conventional. Defence against external aggression.

FORCE POSTURE AND FORCE STRUCTURE

29. Nigeria’s interests and goals as enunciated in the NDP

31. The NA force structure should logically be guided by the force

APPRAISAL OF NA ORBAT 1996 AND 2005

32. The NA ORBAT 96 was introduced with the main aim of

infantry battalions were increased from 20 to 29 while the total

34. Strength. The NA ORBAT 96 has the following peculiarities: