The Nigerian Army - Department of Military Secretary (Army).

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 Military Secretary (Army).

The Department of Military Secretary is responsible for commissions, promotions, conversion, appointments, inter-corps transfer, extension of service and retirements in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) for NA Officers as may directed by the COAS or the Army Council. The head of the department is the Military Secretary (Amy) (MS (A)).