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Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera)
The Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) ( eng, Distinguished Service Order (Military)) is a decoration awarded to members of the Singapore Armed Forces and allied military members for exceptionally distinguished service or merit in senior command or staff positions. The medal of the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) is worn on a sash with breast star included. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters DUBC. The Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang is the civil equivalent award. Description * The ribbon is purple with red and white edge stripes. Recipients ;Australia *General John Baker – Chief of Defence Force *2002 – Admiral Chris Barrie – Chief of Defence Force *2004 – General Sir Peter Cosgrove – Chief of Defence Force *2007 – Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston – Chief of Defence Force *2013 – General David Hurley – Chief of Defence Force *2017 – Dennis Richardson – Secretary of the Department of Defence *2017 – Air Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Tawih
Tawih bin Abdullah (; born 9 June 1964) is a former Bruneian soldier and the 9th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) who serves from 2014 until 2018. Education From January until December 1984, he underwent training at the Officer Cadet School, Portsea, Australia. Throughout his career, he was sent to several training institutes which include the Platoon Commander Course at Army Combat Training Centre (PULADA), Johor Bahru, Malaysia in 1985, Royal School of Military Engineering, Kent, England, from 1987 until 1988, Company Tactic Course and Battalion Tactic Course in Singapore and the Intermediate Operation Course at the Land Warfare Centre, Canungra, Australia, Command and Staff Course at the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1997, Australian Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies (ACDSS) at Weston Creek, Canberra, Australia in 2007 and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Strategic studies from Deakin University, Australia. Milit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aminuddin Ihsan
Aminuddin Ihsan () is a former Bruneian commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces who serves from 2009 until 2014 and also the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 2018 until 2022. Biography Early life and education Aminuddin Ihsan was born on 23 July 1966 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and a Master of Arts degree in military studies. He later attended courses such as the United Nations Military Observer (UNMO) and Staff Officer Course, the Battalion Tactics Course and the Joint Staff Course in the United Kingdom. It is notable that he obtained fellowship while in the Australian Defence & Strategic Studies. Military career On 19 September 1988, he was officially commissioned into the Royal Brunei Land Forces as a lieutenant. Aminuddin took up many positions during his military career such as a platoon leader of Company 'D' 1st Battalion (1Bn RBLF), troop leader of the Auxiliary Battalion, commanding officer in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halbi Mohd Yussof
Halbi Mohd Yussof (; born 22 June 1956) is a Bruneian politician who currently serve as a Minister at the Prime Minister's Office. He is a former member of the Legislative Council of Brunei, and previously served as the Minister of Defence II from 2018 to 2022, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 2015 to 2018, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF). Early life Halbi was born in Kampong Kilanas, Bandar Seri Begawan on 22 June 1956. Military career From 1 February 2001 to 14 March 2003, Brigadier General Halbi became the 4th commander of the RBLF. On 8 January 2005, he received a farewell call from Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces, Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor and discussed on improving the relations of both countries via bilateral military relationships. Him alongside Mohd Yasmin Umar and Abdul Halim Mohd Yussof visited recentlly arrived RSS ''Steadfast'' (70) at Muara Naval Base during the opening ceremony of Exercise Pel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) Medal
The Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang ( en, Distinguished Service Order) is a Singaporean national honour instituted in 1968. It was created to replace the ''Pingat Bakti Chemerlang'' ( en, Distinguished Service Medal) and is awarded to any person who has performed within Singapore any act or series of acts which constitute distinguished conduct. It may be awarded to people performing acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore under special circumstances. The medal of the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang is worn as a neck decoration pendant from a ribbon. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters DUBC. The military equivalent of the award is the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera). Recipients Source: References External links {{Orders, decorations, and medals of Singapore 1968 establishments in Singapore Civil awards and decorations of Singapore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Richardson (diplomat)
Dennis James Richardson, (born 14 May 1947) is a retired Australian public servant and diplomat. His last appointment was as Secretary of the Department of Defence (2012–17). Background and career Richardson was keenly interested in current affairs as a boy. He attended the University of Sydney where he received a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (1965–68). He started his Australian Public Service career in the Department of External Affairs in 1969. His history supervisor had suggested he apply to the Department rather than continuing with plans to become a teacher. Between 1969 and 1986 Richardson had various positions in the Department of Foreign Affairs, including postings to Kenya, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. In 1986 he was appointed Head of the Refugee and Humanitarian Branch in the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. In 1987, Richardson moved to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, being appointed Head of the International Division in 1988. In 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djoko Suyanto
Air Chief Marshal Djoko Suyanto (born 2 December 1950) was the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces from 2006 to 2007. After ending his services as the commander, he served as the Coordinating Minister for Legal, Political and Security Affairs in President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Second United Indonesia Cabinet. Suyanto graduated from the Indonesian Air Force Academy (Akademi Angkatan Udara, AAU) in 1973 and rapidly gained his pilot's brevet. He underwent further training Australia and the United States, where he trained at the United States Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, before becoming a flying instructor. He then served successively as the commander of No. 14 (Air Combat) Squadron flying F-5 Tiger II, the commander of Iswahyudi Air Force Base, the commander of the National Air Defense Sector and the commander of the Air Force Education Command. Djoko Suyanto was appointed as the Commander of Air Force Operations Command 2 - East i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commander Of The Indonesian National Armed Forces
The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces ( id, Panglima Tentara Nasional Indonesia, known as Panglima TNI) is the professional head and highest-ranking officer of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Directly answerable to the president of Indonesia (the commander-in-chief), the position is held by any four-star officer who previously served as Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (KSAD), Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (KSAL) or Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force (KSAU). As the Commander, the officeholder has direct command and control over all of the Indonesian National Armed Forces' principal operational commands such as Army Strategic Command, Kopassus, Indonesian Marine Corps, Fleet Commands, Air Ops Commands, etc. Per president's decree 66/2019, a four-star officer acting as Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces deputises for the Commander, but as of 2019, the office is still vacant. The name of the office has evolved over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feisal Tanjung
General Feisal Edno Tanjung (17 June 1939 – 18 February 2013), known as Feisal Tanjung, was an Indonesian Army general who was ABRI Commander (from 21 May 1993 to 12 February 1998) and also served as Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security of the Republic of Indonesia. He had experience in combat, territorial and education. Much of his career was spent in special forces, Sandhi Yudha RPKAD Group (Kopassus) and later at the Kostrad 17th Airborne Infantry Brigade. Early life He was born in Tarutung, North Tapanuli, North Sumatra, Indonesia (then Dutch East Indies) on 17 June 1939. He was the 5th son of 10 brothers from the couple Amin Husin Abdul Mun'im Tanjung and Siti Rawani Hutagalung. The middle name "Edno" in the name is adjusted to the order of birth (E is the 5th letter of the alphabet). He was a Batak by ethnicity with Muslim religious faith. Career Feisal Tanjung had served in ABRI after graduating from the National Military Academy in 1961. After serving at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice President Of Indonesia
The vice president of the Republic of Indonesia ( id, Wakil Presiden Republik Indonesia) is second-highest officer in the executive branch of the Indonesian government, after the president, and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. Since 2004, the president and vice president are directly elected to a five-year term. Ma'ruf Amin is the 13th and current vice president of Indonesia. He assumed office on 20 October 2019. History of the office The Indonesian vice presidency was established during the formulation of the 1945 Constitution by the Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Independence (BPUPK). The office was first filled on 18 August 1945 when Mohammad Hatta was elected by acclamation. The election was conducted by the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI) because the body responsible for the vice presidential elections, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), had not been formed yet. On 16 October 1945, Hatta announce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Try Sutrisno
Try Sutrisno (; born 15 November 1935) is an Indonesian politician and retired army general who served as the country's sixth vice president. He held the office from 11 March 1993 to 11 March 1998. Previously, he served as the Commander of the Republic of Indonesia Armed Forces for five years. Early life Try Sutrisno was born on 15 November 1935 in Soerabaia (Surabaya), now of East Java. His father, Subandi, was an ambulance driver, and his mother, Mardiyah, was a housewife. After the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence in 1945, the Dutch returned to reclaim Indonesia as their colony. Try and his family moved from Surabaya to Mojokerto. His father worked as a medical officer for the Poncowati Army Battalion, forcing Try to stop his schooling and make a living as a cigarette and newspaper seller. At age 13, Try wanted to join the Poncowati Battalion and fight, but no one took him seriously, and he ended up being employed as a courier. Try's duty was to find information on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aminan Mahmud
Aminan bin Mahmud (; born 9 June 1968) is a former Bruneian 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. Education 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. Military career He 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 w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Brunei Armed Forces
The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF); ms, Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei, (ABDB), is the collective term for the military forces of the sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. They consist of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), and the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF). The head of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces is the supreme commander, and is held by the Sultan of Brunei, and the incumbent is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. They are managed under the Ministry of Defence of Brunei. The Royal Brunei Armed Forces were formed on , with British support; this date is annually marked as Armed Forces Day. Name Upon inception, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces were originally known as the Brunei Malay Regiment (, AMB). On , the word '' (Malay for 'Royal') was added to the title, hence it became known as the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (, AMDB). It finally adopted its current name on , that is on the day Brunei proclaimed independence from the United Kingdom. Organi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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