The Nigerian Army - Department of Army Standards and Evaluation.

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 Standards and Evaluation.

The Department of Army Standards and Evaluation (DASE) is responsible for making impartial and objective inquiries into the combat readiness, discipline, efficiency, economy, morale, training and safety measures throughout the NA. The Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation (CASE) heads the department.