| Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces | |
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| Pemerintah Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei | |
 Ensign of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces | |
| Royal Brunei Armed Forces | |
| Status | Major general |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Seat | Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Appointer | the Sultan of Brunei |
| Formation | 30 December 1985 |
| First holder | Mohammad Daud |
| Website | Official website |
The Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces ( Malay: Pemerintah Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei) is the professional head of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). He is responsible for the overall management, administration, and the operational control of the entire military of Brunei. The current commander is Major general Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan.
List of RBAF commanders
| No. | Portrait | Commander | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Defence branch | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major general Mohammad Daud (born 1943) | 30 December 1985 | 9 August 1990 | 4 years, 222 days | 
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [1] | |
| 2 | Major general Sulaiman Damit (1941–2016) | 10 August 1990 | 29 September 1994 | 4 years, 50 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [2] | |
| 3 | Major general Husin Ahmad | 30 September 1994 | 29 September 1997 | 2 years, 364 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [3] [4] | |
| 4 | Major general Abidin Ahmad | 30 September 1997 | 3 July 1999 | 1 year, 276 days | 
Royal Brunei Air Force | [5] | |
| 5 | Major general Shari Ahmad | 31 August 1999 | 2 April 2001 | 1 year, 214 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [4] | |
| 6 | Major general Jaafar Abdul Aziz | 2 April 2001 | 27 March 2003 | 1 year, 359 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [4] | |
| 7 | Major general Halbi Mohammad Yussof (born 1956) | 28 March 2003 | 31 December 2009 | 6 years, 278 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [4] [6] [7] | |
| 8 | Major general Aminuddin Ihsan (born 1966) | 31 December 2009 | 29 January 2014 | 4 years, 29 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [6] [7] [8] | |
| 9 | Major general Tawih Abdullah (born 1964) | 30 January 2014 | 31 January 2018 | 4 years, 1 day |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [9] [10] | |
| 10 | Major general Aminan Mahmud (born 1968) | 31 January 2018 | 1 September 2020 | 2 years, 214 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [10] [11] | |
| 11 | Major general Hamzah Sahat | 1 September 2020 | 1 March 2022 | 1 year, 181 days |
Royal Brunei Air Force | [11] [12] | |
| 12 | Major general Haszaimi Bol Hassan | 1 March 2022 | Incumbent | 2 years, 57 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [12] [13] |
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References
- ^ "Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports". BruneiResources.com. BRUNEIresources.com. 2005. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Hussainmiya, B.A. (Bachamiya Abdul); Waleed Mahdini (2013). Sarimah Haji Umar (ed.). Pencapaian aan aspirasi : ABDB 1961–2011 dan seterusnya [Journey of accomplishments and aspirations : RBAF 1961-2011 and beyond] (in Malay). Bandar Seri Begawan: Brunei Press / Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei. pp. 20–21. OCLC 973874229.
- ^ "Selamat Ulang Tahun ABDB" [Happy Birthday RBAF]. MediaPermata.com.bn (in Malay). Media Permata Online. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d "RBLF History". MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Dua juruterbang tempatan pertama lakar sejarah TUDB" [The first two local pilots sketch the history of RBAF]. MediaPermata.com.bn (in Malay). Media Permata Online. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Outgoing RBAF Commander in audience". MinDef.gov.bn. Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Crown Prince grants audience to outgoing, new RBAF Commanders". MinDef.gov.bn. Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces". MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Outgoing RBAF Commander in audience". MinDef.gov.bn. Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Crown Prince grants audience to outgoing and new RBAF Commanders". MinDef.gov.bn. Qashr Al-Meezan, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince received in audience the outgoing and newly appointed RBAF Commander". MinDef.gov.bn. Qashr Al-Meezan, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office receives in audience the outgoing and newly appointed Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commander". MinDef.gov.bn. Qashr Al-Meezan, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Kon, James (2 March 2022). "His Majesty appoints new RBAF commander". BorneoBulletin.com.bn. Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei: Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
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| Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Pemerintah Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei | |
|
Ensign of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces | |
| Royal Brunei Armed Forces | |
| Status | Major general |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Seat | Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Appointer | the Sultan of Brunei |
| Formation | 30 December 1985 |
| First holder | Mohammad Daud |
| Website | Official website |
The Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces ( Malay: Pemerintah Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei) is the professional head of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). He is responsible for the overall management, administration, and the operational control of the entire military of Brunei. The current commander is Major general Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan.
List of RBAF commanders
| No. | Portrait | Commander | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Defence branch | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major general Mohammad Daud (born 1943) | 30 December 1985 | 9 August 1990 | 4 years, 222 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [1] | |
| 2 | Major general Sulaiman Damit (1941–2016) | 10 August 1990 | 29 September 1994 | 4 years, 50 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [2] | |
| 3 | Major general Husin Ahmad | 30 September 1994 | 29 September 1997 | 2 years, 364 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [3] [4] | |
| 4 | Major general Abidin Ahmad | 30 September 1997 | 3 July 1999 | 1 year, 276 days |
Royal Brunei Air Force | [5] | |
| 5 | Major general Shari Ahmad | 31 August 1999 | 2 April 2001 | 1 year, 214 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [4] | |
| 6 | Major general Jaafar Abdul Aziz | 2 April 2001 | 27 March 2003 | 1 year, 359 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [4] | |
| 7 | Major general Halbi Mohammad Yussof (born 1956) | 28 March 2003 | 31 December 2009 | 6 years, 278 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [4] [6] [7] | |
| 8 | Major general Aminuddin Ihsan (born 1966) | 31 December 2009 | 29 January 2014 | 4 years, 29 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [6] [7] [8] | |
| 9 | Major general Tawih Abdullah (born 1964) | 30 January 2014 | 31 January 2018 | 4 years, 1 day |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [9] [10] | |
| 10 | Major general Aminan Mahmud (born 1968) | 31 January 2018 | 1 September 2020 | 2 years, 214 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [10] [11] | |
| 11 | Major general Hamzah Sahat | 1 September 2020 | 1 March 2022 | 1 year, 181 days |
Royal Brunei Air Force | [11] [12] | |
| 12 | Major general Haszaimi Bol Hassan | 1 March 2022 | Incumbent | 2 years, 57 days |
Royal Brunei Land Forces | [12] [13] |
References
- ^ "Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports". BruneiResources.com. BRUNEIresources.com. 2005. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Hussainmiya, B.A. (Bachamiya Abdul); Waleed Mahdini (2013). Sarimah Haji Umar (ed.). Pencapaian aan aspirasi : ABDB 1961–2011 dan seterusnya [Journey of accomplishments and aspirations : RBAF 1961-2011 and beyond] (in Malay). Bandar Seri Begawan: Brunei Press / Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei. pp. 20–21. OCLC 973874229.
- ^ "Selamat Ulang Tahun ABDB" [Happy Birthday RBAF]. MediaPermata.com.bn (in Malay). Media Permata Online. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d "RBLF History". MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Dua juruterbang tempatan pertama lakar sejarah TUDB" [The first two local pilots sketch the history of RBAF]. MediaPermata.com.bn (in Malay). Media Permata Online. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Outgoing RBAF Commander in audience". MinDef.gov.bn. Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Crown Prince grants audience to outgoing, new RBAF Commanders". MinDef.gov.bn. Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces". MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Outgoing RBAF Commander in audience". MinDef.gov.bn. Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Crown Prince grants audience to outgoing and new RBAF Commanders". MinDef.gov.bn. Qashr Al-Meezan, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince received in audience the outgoing and newly appointed RBAF Commander". MinDef.gov.bn. Qashr Al-Meezan, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ a b "His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office receives in audience the outgoing and newly appointed Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commander". MinDef.gov.bn. Qashr Al-Meezan, Brunei: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ Kon, James (2 March 2022). "His Majesty appoints new RBAF commander". BorneoBulletin.com.bn. Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei: Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
| leadership | | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| branches |
| ||||||
| bases |
| ||||||
| equipment |
| ||||||
|
youth organisation |
National Service Programme (PKBN) | ||||||
| foreign units | |||||||
| other topics | |||||||