Pengiran Aminan bin Pengiran Mahmud (born 9 June 1968) is a Bruneian nobleman and military officer who previously served as the 10th commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces from 2018 until 2020. He was also the 9th commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces.
Aminan Mahmud | |
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10th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces | |
In office 31 January 2018 – 1 September 2020 | |
Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
Preceded by | Mohammad Tawih |
Succeeded by | Hamzah Sahat |
9th Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces | |
In office 1 December 2014 – 31 January 2018 | |
Preceded by | Yussof Abd Rahman |
Succeeded by | Khairul Hamed |
Personal details | |
Born | Brunei | 9 June 1968
Spouse | Rasidah Brahim |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater |
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Occupation | Military officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Brunei |
Branch/service | Royal Brunei Land Force |
Years of service | 1987–2020 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands |
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Education edit
Aminan obtained the National Diploma Engineering and Foundation Degree of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering in 1989 in the United Kingdom, Junior Officer Management Course in 1994, Unit Security Officers in 1994 and Combat Intelligence Officer in 1995 in Singapore, Bachelor of Engineering in 1997 in the United Kingdom, All Arms Tactics in 1999 in Malaysia, Command and Staff Course in 2000 in Singapore, Royal College of Defence Studies in 2010 in United Kingdom and Leaders in Development in 2012 in United States.[1]
Military career edit
Aminan graduated from the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces as a second lieutenant on December 20, 1987, and also attended the Officer Cadet Course in Singapore. During his time in service, he was appointed to several positions, which include infantry platoon commander, technical instructor at Training Institute, SO2 G1 of Royal Brunei Service Force, SO2 and military assistant to Commander of RBAF and senior management officer at the Office of Strategy Management MINDEF. From 2007 until 2009, he was the aide-de-camp to the sultan of Brunei, and later in 2010, he became the director at Directorate of Strategic Planning. On February 7, 2014, Aminan began his duty as the acting deputy commander of Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF). That same year on December 1, he became the 9th commander of the RBLF.[1]
Aminan was promoted to brigadier general on February 6, 2015,[2] and to major general upon his appointment as Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces on January 31, 2018.[3] Pengiran Dato Paduka Seri Aminan retired from the armed forces on September 1, 2020. His position as Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces was succeeded by Major General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sahat.[4]
Personal life edit
Aminan is married to Rasidah binti Brahim. They have three daughters together.[1]
Honours edit
National edit
- Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT; 15 July 2018) – Dato Paduka Seri[5]
- Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB; 15 August 2015) – Dato Seri Pahlawan[6]
- Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 15 July 2012) – Dato Paduka[7]
- Order of Setia Negara Brunei Fourth Class (PSB)
- Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)[8]
- Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)[8]
- General Service Medal[8]
- Long Service Medal (Armed Forces)[8]
- Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011)[8]
Foreign edit
- Malaysia :
- Philippines :
- Singapore :
- Thailand :
- Royal Thai Army Jump Wings[14]
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (PM (GCCT); 10 April 2021)[15]
Effective dates of promotion edit
Insignia | Rank | Date |
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Major General[3] | January 31, 2018 | |
Brigadier General[2] | February 6, 2015 | |
Colonel[16] | 5 February 2010 | |
Lieutenant Colonel[17] | January 1, 2009 | |
Second Lieutenant | December 20, 1987 |
References edit
- ^ a b c "COMMANDER ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE". ilabdb.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ a b "News - 7 RBAF SENIOR OFFICERS PROMOTED". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ a b Guan, Tan Wee (1 February 2018). "Brunei: Sultan appoints new RBAF Commander". Asia News Network. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "News - RBAF COMMANDER CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY..." www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Asrul, Nurul Nadhirah Ahmad (16 July 2018). "Berkenan kurnia bintang-bintang kebesaran negara » Media Permata Online". Media Permata Online. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "HIS MAJESTY'S 69TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (continued) Audience and Investiture Ceremony" (PDF). www.information.gov.bn. 15 August 2015. p. 8. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "His Majesty Birthday Honours". His Majesty Birthday Honours. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "171106-N-OU129-080". DVIDS. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ "News - RBLF COMMANDER CONFERRED THE 'DARJAH KEPAHLAWANAN..." www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "News - RBLF COMMANDER HONOURED WITH MAROON BERET,..." www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "News - KAGITINGAN BADGE PRESENTATION". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Top Military Award Conferred on Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "News - SINGAPORE AWARDS RBLF COMMANDER WITH MERITORIOUS..." www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "RBLF commander visits Thailand | The BT Archive". btarchive.org. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Former RBAF commander awarded prestigious order » Borneo Bulletin Online". Former RBAF commander awarded prestigious order. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "News - 2 RBAF Senior Officers Promoted". mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "News_Test - 3 RBAF Senior Officers Promoted". www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 3 September 2020.