The Nigerian Army - Department of Army Policy and Plans.

Office of The COAS

The office of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is at the apex of the NA structure. It exists under his command, to deter all forms of aggression and render MACA and MACP. Section 18(3) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, saddles the COAS with the responsibility of command, direction and general superintendence of the Army.

Department of Army Policy and Plans.

The Department of Army Policy and Plans (DAPP) is at the centre of General Staff activities of the Army Headquarter (AHQ). DAPP is both the “think tank” and the coordinator of all AHQ principal staff departments. At the head of the department is the Chief of Policy and plans (Army) (COPP (A)).