The Directorate of Training and Operations is responsible for fulfilling the training and operations requirements of the Centre. It carries out capacity building Programmes for staff of NCTC and relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). It also liaises and coordinates with relevant MDAs such as the military, intelligence, security and law enforcement agencies in the conduct of some special joint tactical operations. The Training Unit of the directorate is responsible for both
local and foreign training matters in the Centre.
The Geo-location and Disruption Team of the Directorate are responsible for identification/tracking and subsequent arrest/capture of designated terrorist targets. the units also provide close protection for government forces, units and equipment in furtherance of protecting innocent citizens. Additionally, the Disruption Unit is responsible for weapons handling and tactical
combat training exercises of personnel in the unit.