The Operations Branch is the nerve centre of NAF
operations. It is composed of 5 directorates,
namely: the Directorates of Operations,
Training, Air Intelligence, Air Traffic
Services and
Regiment. It is responsible for the
formulation of policies and directives related to
operations
and all training matters. It is also
responsible for:
i. The formulation,
coordination and monitoring of NAF operational
activities.
ii. Ensuring compliance
with NAF operational policies and facilitating
the regular
training of aircrew and ground support
personnel.
iii. Initiating policies for
air intelligence, the employment of NAF
ground-based air
defence elements, and the monitoring of the
security of the country’s airports.
iv. Providing operational and
administrative guidelines for the deployment of NAF
personnel and equipment for all joint operations
and exercises.
In addition to these responsibilities, the
Operations Branch also oversees the activities
of the offices of Military Airport Commandants across the country.
The chronicle of NAF Air Officers
Operations since inception is as depicted below:
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