Training and Doctrine Command

Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) is a major command of the United States Army, with the dual mission of managing training from initial to senior professional levels, as well as creating the next-generation concepts for land warfare. Headquartered at Fort Monroe, Virginia, and commanded by a four-star general, currently GEN Martin E. Dempsey.

History

While the U.S. Army has always had some schooling and planning, an intense emphasis on doctrinal development and realistic training is a result of the Army's self-examination after the Vietnam War.

Subcommands

its major subordinate commands: U.S. Army Accessions Command, headquartered at Fort Monroe; Combined Arms Center, headquartered at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; and the Army Capabilities Integration Center, headquartered at Fort Monroe. The CGs of these commands also serve as TRADOC’s DCGs for initial military training, combined arms and futures, respectively.

Other major parts of TRADOC are the Combined Arms Support Center, Fort Lee, Va.; TRADOC Analysis Center, Fort Leavenworth; the Center for Army Lessons Learned, Fort Leavenworth; and the 33 schools.