Training and Doctrine Command (Lithuania)

[1] The Training and Personnel Command (TRAPEC) under the Ministry of National Defence was established by order of Minister Česlovas Stankevičius on 6 August 1998.

[2] Colonel Romas Žibas was appointed as the deputy commander of TRAPEC, and on 17 August, the permanent structure of the organization comprising 50 personnel positions was approved.

On 1 September 2008 the Joint Staff undertook the control functions and combat training of Lithuanian Armed Forces Military Units from TRADOC (by Order No.

By 31 December 2008 the TRADOC had conducted administration functions of compulsory basic military service of the reserve officers.

[1] Its purpose is to prepare of NCOs and military specialists in all branches of the Lithuanian Armed Forces in career and specialty courses.