The Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) is a special officer commissioning program of the Nigerian Army designed for qualified Nigerian graduates who want to serve their nation as frontline combatant officers. 🎓🪖
This course provides a fast-track opportunity to become a commissioned officer in less than one year through professional military training and leadership development. ⚔️🔥
📍 DURATION AND LOCATION
The training lasts for 9 months and takes place at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. 🏫📍
SSC cadets are organized into three main companies during training:
A. Colito Company
B. Tamandu Company
C. Ashanti Company
Each company competes in drills, endurance, academics, and field training exercises. 🏃♂️
✅ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for SSC, applicants must:
A. Be a Nigerian citizen by birth 🇳🇬
B. Be between 23 and 27 years old 🎂
C. Hold a university degree or HND from a recognized institution 🎓
D. Have completed NYSC or possess a valid exemption certificate 🪪
E. Be medically, mentally, and physically fit 💪🧠💉
F. Not belong to any secret cult, fraternity, or society 🚫
G. Meet all other requirements as stated in official recruitment announcements 📢
🎖️ COMMISSIONING RANK AND POSTING
After successful training, cadets are commissioned as Second Lieutenants and posted to combat and combat-support corps such as:
A. Infantry ⚔️
B. Armoured Corps 🚓
C. Artillery 💣
D. Engineers 🏗️
E. Signals 📡
F. Intelligence 🕵️♂️
G. Military Police 🚨
H. Supply and Transport 🚚
I. Ordnance 💼
J. And other corps as directed by the Nigerian Army 🎖️
🧭 CAREER PATH AND SERVICE LENGTH
SSC officers are full-fledged combatant officers and can rise through the ranks. 📈
They are initially commissioned for 15 years, renewable based on performance and the needs of the Army. 🕰️
Outstanding officers may later be granted regular commissions. 🏅
📝 APPLICATION PROCESS
Recruitment is announced through:
A. Official Army recruitment portal: [recruitment.army.mil.ng](http://recruitment.army.mil.ng) 💻
B. Major national newspapers 📰
C. Verified Army social media platforms 📲
Application is 100% free. Avoid scammers or anyone asking for money. ❌💰
🌟 WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SSC
A. Serve Nigeria with pride and courage 🇳🇬
B. Receive elite military and leadership training 💪
C. Earn good salary and allowances 💵
D. Enjoy benefits like accommodation, healthcare, and pension 🏠🏥👨👩👧👦
E. Opportunity for international peacekeeping and defense courses 🌍
F. Live a life of honor, discipline, and purpose 🔥🧠
Be among the few who stand tall when duty calls. Become a leader in uniform. Serve with pride.
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