Duration of airforce training for new intakes in nigeria 2019

According to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) website and other reliable sources, the duration of Air Force training for new intakes in Nigeria in 2019 is as follows:

Basic Military Training (BMT): 6 weeks

• This is the initial training phase for all new intakes, where they are introduced to the basics of military life, discipline, and physical fitness.
• The training is conducted at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna.

Technical Training: varies depending on the trade or profession

• After completing BMT, recruits are assigned to various technical training schools, where they receive specialized training in their chosen trade or profession.
• The duration of technical training varies from 6 months to 2 years or more, depending on the trade or profession.

Officer Cadet Training: 12 months

• For officer cadets, the training duration is 12 months, which includes both theoretical and practical training.
• Officer cadets undergo training at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna.

Pilot Training: 2 years

• For pilots, the training duration is 2 years, which includes both theoretical and practical training.
• Pilot training is conducted at the Nigerian Air Force Flying School in Kaduna.

Other Training: varies depending on the trade or profession

• In addition to the above training, new intakes may also undergo other specialized training, such as language training, computer training, or specialized skills training, which may last from a few weeks to several months.

Please note that these durations are subject to change, and the Nigerian Air Force may adjust the training duration or curriculum from time to time.