The Nigerian Army - Department of Army Operations

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 Operations

The Department of Army Operations (DAOPs) is the hub of all operations and training activities within the NA. It is responsible for the planning of training and directing of military operations by continuous assessment and evaluation of possible threat areas in the context of the overall National Defence Policy. The Department is headed by the Chief of Operations (Army) (COPs (A)).