Mohammad Sharif Ibrahim

Mohammad Sharif bin Ibrahim (Malay: Brigadier General Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Ibrahim) is the current commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) since 28 August 2020 (2020-08-28).[1] He became the first commanding officer of the Officer Cadet School (OCS), Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), programme manager at the Centre of Science and Technology Research and Development (CSTRAD), and the country's first defence attaché in Washington, D.C., United States.[1]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Ibrahim is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohammad Sharif. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Mulia Brigadier General Dato Seri Pahlawan
Mohammad Sharif Ibrahim
PSPNB SMB PSB
Brigadier general Mohammad Sharif in 2019
15th Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force
Assumed office
28 August 2020 (2020-08-28)[1]
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
DeputyHaszahaidi Ahmad Daud
Preceded byHamzah Sahat
Personal details
Born
Mohammad Sharif

Brunei
SpouseNoraidah Ibrahim
Childrentwo
Alma materKing's College London (MA)
University of Madras (MPhil)
ProfessionAirman, pilot, and flight instructor
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Air Force
Years of service1993–present[1]
Rank Brigadier General
UnitNo. 5 Squadron (CN 235)
Training Wing (PC-7 Mk.II)
CommandsRoyal Brunei Air Force
Operations Group RBAirF
RBAF Joint Force

Education

Throughout his career, Mohammad Sharif Ibrahim attended several institutes and training overseas including the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Junior Staff Course at the New Zealand Defence College, Upper Hutt in 2001, the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham, United Kingdom in 2008, the National Defence College, New Delhi, India in 2014, and the Higher Defence Course in Spain in 2016. From 2008 to 2014, he also obtained Master of Arts (MA) in Defence studies from King's College London, United Kingdom, and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University, Chennai, India.[1]

Military career

In February 1993 (1993-02), he enlisted into the RBAirF and commissioned in February 1994, after finishing the Initial Officer Training at Royal Air Force College Cranwell, Cranwell, United Kingdom. During his time in Cranwell, he attended basic flying training and multi-engine flying, which allowed him to fly the CASA/CN 235 transport aircraft. In 1999, Mohammad Sharif went to Singapore to attend the Flying Instructor's Course, in return be able to instruct pilots in the CASA/CN-235 and Pilatus PC-7 Mk.II back in Brunei.[1]

Mohammad Sharif was appointed as the Director of Intelligence in the Ministry of Defence on 19 March 2018, and later became the Joint Force Commander in the RBAF on 19 April 2019. He succeeded Hamzah Sahat as the 15th commander of the RBAirF on 28 August 2020.[2] The handover ceremony between the two was held at Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba, Bandar Seri Begawan.[2][3]

During the Royal Brunei Air Force's 55th anniversary ceremony parade at the Air Movement Centre (AMC), Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba, on 24 June 2021, he made a statement to Borneo Bulletin,

The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) strives to always continue its role and duties effectively.

— Mohammad Sharif Ibrahim, Borneo Bulletin, 24 June 2021

Mohammad Sharif oversaw the decommissioning of the RBAirF No. 1 Squadron's entire Bolkow BO105 helicopter fleet after 41 years of service. The retirement ceremony was held at the Air Movement Centre (AMC), Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba on 5 February 2022.[4]

Personal life

Mohammad Sharif is married to Noraidah binti Haji Ibrahim, and together they have two children. In addition, he enjoys running and cycling.[1]

Honours

National
See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Foreign

References
  1. "Royal Brunei Air Force – Commander of Royal Brunei Air Force - Brigadier General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim". MinDef.gov.bn. Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  2. "Upacara Serah Terima Tugas Pemerintah TUDB" [RBAirF government handover ceremony]. BruDirect.com (in Malay). Brunei's No. 1 News Website. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. Rokiah Mahmud (29 August 2020). "Royal Brunei Air Force welcomes new Commander". BorneoBulletin.com.bn. Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  4. "Air Force retires Bolkow 105 helicopters". BorneoBulletin.com.bn. Borneo Bulletin Online. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  5. Danial Norjidi (16 July 2019). "State decorations recipients express gratitude to His Majesty". BorneoBulletin.com.bn. Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  6. "CARAT Brunei 2019". dvidshub.net. Maura, Brunei: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). 22 October 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  7. "Four Royal Brunei Air Force personnel bestowed with Brunei Darussalam's State Honourary Decoration". MinDef.gov.bn. Bandar Seri Begawan: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 19 August 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  8. "Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force makes introductory visit and receives prestigious military award". MinDef.gov.bn. MINDEF, Singapore: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  9. "Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force makes introductory visit and receives prestigious military award". www.MINDEF.gov.sg. Singapore: MINDEF, Government of Singapore. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
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