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{{Short description|11th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces}}
{{Short description|11th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and 14th Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}}{{Use British English|date=February 2023}}
{{Malay name|Hamzah|Sahat|note =on}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific_prefix = [[Malay titles#Honorary styles|Yang Mulia Major General (Retired)]] [[Malay titles#Dato|Dato Seri Pahlawan]] [[Hajji|Haji]]
| honorific_prefix = [[Major general|Major General (Retired)]] [[Malay styles and titles#Usage|Dato Seri Pahlawan]]
| name = Hamzah Sahat
| name = Hamzah Sahat
| honorific-suffix = [[Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei|PSPNB]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei|SMB]]
| honorific-suffix = [[Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei|PSPNB]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei|SMB]] PIKB
| native_name = {{Nobold|حمزه سهات}}
| image = File:Brigadier General Hamzah Sahat in 2022.jpg
| alt =
| image = File:Brigadier General Hamzah Sahat in 2019.jpg
| caption = [[Brigadier general]] Hamzah Sahat in 2022
| caption = [[Brigadier general]] Hamzah in 2022
| order =
| office1 = 11th [[Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces]]
| monarch1 = [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]
| office1 = 11th [[Commander of the Armed Forces (Brunei)|Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces]]
| term_start1 = 1 September 2020
| term_start1 = {{Start date|2020|09|01|df=y}}
| term_end1 = 1 March 2022
| term_end1 = {{End date|2022|03|01|df=y}}
| predecessor1 = [[Aminan Mahmud]]
| predecessor1 = [[Pengiran Aminan]]
| successor1 = [[Muhammad Haszaimi]]
| successor1 = [[Haszaimi Bol Hassan]]
| office2 = 14th [[Royal Brunei Air Force|Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force]]
| office2 = 7th Commander of the [[Royal Brunei Air Force]]
| term_start2 = 18 August 2018
| term_start2 = {{Start date|2018|08|18|df=y}}
| term_end2 = 28 August 2020
| term_end2 = {{End date|2020|08|28|df=y}}
| deputy2 = [[Abdul Rahman Durahman]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=RBLF COMMANDER ATTENDS DIKIR MAULUD CELEBRATION AT SURAU AL-BARAKAH|url=https://land.mindef.gov.bn/Lists/News%20Headlines/DispAnnouncement.aspx?ID=732 |access-date=2024-08-09 |date=2020-10-24 |website=Royal Brunei Land Force}}</ref><br/>[[Alirupendi]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/SitePages/Permanent%20Secretary%20Ministry%20of%20Defence.aspx |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Ministry of Defence}}</ref>
| predecessor2 = [[Shahril Anwar]]
| predecessor2 = [[Shahril Anwar]]
| successor2 = [[Mohammad Sharif Ibrahim|Mohammad Sharif]]
| successor2 = [[Mohammad Sharif Ibrahim|Mohammad Sharif]]
| birth_name =
| birth_date = <!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| birth_place = [[Brunei]]
| birth_place = [[Brunei]]
| death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| spouse = Anita Binurul Zahrina
| death_place =
| profession = {{Flatlist|
*Military officer
| death_cause =
*pilot
| resting_place =
*flight instructor}}
| resting_place_coordinates =
| alma_mater = [[King's College London]] ([[Master of Arts|MA]])<br>[[University of Madras]] ([[Master of Philosophy|MPhil]])
| spouse = Hajah Anita Binurul Zahrina
| relations =
| allegiance = {{Flag|Brunei}}
| children = 2
| branch = {{Air force|Brunei}}
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| relatives =
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| occupation =
| profession = [[Airman]], [[Pilot]] and [[Flight Instructor]]
| known_for =
| alma_mater = [[King's College London]] (MA) <br/> [[University of Madras]] ([[Master of Philosophy|MPhil]])
| nickname =
| allegiance = {{flag|Brunei}}
| branch = {{air force|Brunei}}
| serviceyears = 1988–2022
| serviceyears = 1988–2022
| rank = [[File:17.RBrAF-MG.svg|30px]] [[Major General]]
| rank = [[File:17.RBrAF-MG.svg|20px|alt=]] [[Major General]]
| unit = No 2 Squadron ([[MBB Bo 105|Bo 105]]) <br> No 5 Squadron ([[CASA/IPTN CN-235|CN-235]]) <br> Training Wing ([[Pilatus PC-7|PC-7]])
| unit = No. 2 Squadron ([[MBB Bo 105|BO105]])<br>No. 5 Squadron ([[CASA/IPTN CN-235|CN&nbsp;235]])<br>Training Wing ([[Pilatus PC-7|PC-7 Mk.II]])
| commands = Flight Commander Fixed Wing<br>Flying Training School<br>Joint Force Commander<br>Operation Wing
| battles =
| commands = Flight Commander Fixed Wing <br/> Flying Training School <br/> Joint Force Headquarters <br/> Operation Wing
| monarch1 = [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]
}}
}}
'''Hamzah bin Haji Sahat''' is a retired [[Bruneian Malays|Bruneian]] [[airman]] and the 11th [[Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces|Commander]] of the [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces]] (RBAF)<ref name=rssing>{{Cite web|url=https://mindef12.rssing.com/chan-74038471/article251.html|title=Commander RBAF - Major General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sahat, Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commander|website=MinDef12.rssing.com|publisher=www.rssing.com|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> who served in post from September 2020 until his retirement in March 2022. He previously held the position as the commander of the [[Royal Brunei Air Force]] (RBAirF) from 2018 to 2020.<ref name=BruDirect-52526>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=52526|title=Serah Terima Tugas Pemerintah TUDB|trans-title=Handover of RBAirF government duties|website=www.BruDirect.com|language=ms|location=[[Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba|Rimba]]|publisher=Brunei's No.1 News Website|date=18 August 2018|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>

'''Hamzah Sahat''' ({{Lang-ms|Major General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sahat}}) is a former Bruneian [[airman]] and the 11th [[Commander of the Armed Forces (Brunei)|Commander]] of the [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces]] (RBAF) who serves from 2020 until 2022. He previously held the position as the 14th Commander of the [[Royal Brunei Air Force]] (RBAirF) from 2018 to 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Serah Terima Tugas Pemerintah TUDB {{!}} Brunei's No.1 News Website |url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=52526 |access-date=2022-10-23 |website=www.brudirect.com}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
Throughout his career, he was sent to several training institutes which include the Initial Officer Training (IOT) and Basic Flying Training (BFT) at [[RAF Cranwell]], [[Lincolnshire]], [[England]] in 1989, the Advanced Flying Training (AFT) at [[RAF Valley]], [[Anglesey|Isle of Anglesey]], [[Wales]] in 1990, Tactical Weapon Unit (TWU) at [[RAF Chivenor]], [[Devon]], England from 1990 to 1991, Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) course at [[RAF Topcliffe]] and [[RAF Linton-on-Ouse]], [[Yorkshire]], England in 1997, 6th [[Advanced Command and Staff Course]] (ACSC) at [[Joint Services Command and Staff College]], [[Oxfordshire]], England and graduated from [[King's College London]] with [[Master of Arts]] in 2002, attended [[National Defence College (India)|National Defence College]] (NDC) at [[New Delhi]], [[India]] and graduated from [[University of Madras]], the [[Master of Philosophy]] with First Class in Defence and Strategic Studies in 2010.<ref name="google">{{Cite book |last=USA |first=IBP |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zNayDwAAQBAJ&dq=Hamzah+bin+Haji+Sahat+2018&pg=PA47 |title=Brunei Air force Handbook - Strategic Information and Weapon Systems |publisher=Lulu.com |isbn=978-1-4330-0429-2 |pages=47 |language=en}}</ref>
Throughout his career, he was sent to several training institutes, which include the Initial Officer Training (IOT)<ref name=BruDirect-52526/> and Basic Flying Training (BFT) at the [[Royal Air Force College Cranwell]] near [[RAF Cranwell|Cranwell]] in [[Lincolnshire]], [[England]] in 1989;<ref name=rssing/> the Advanced Flying Training (AFT) at [[RAF Valley]], [[Anglesey|Isle of Anglesey]], North Wales in 1990;<ref name=rssing/> Tactical Weapon Unit (TWU) at [[RAF Chivenor]] in [[Devon]], England from 1990 to 1991;<ref name=rssing/> Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) course at [[RAF Topcliffe]] and [[RAF Linton-on-Ouse]] in [[Yorkshire]], England in 1997;<ref name=rssing/> 6th [[Advanced Command and Staff Course]] (ACSC) at [[Joint Services Command and Staff College]] in [[Oxfordshire]], England;<ref name=rssing/> and graduated from [[King's College London]] with [[Master of Arts]] (MA) in 2002;<ref name=rssing/> attended [[National Defence College (India)|National Defence College]] (NDC) at [[New Delhi]] in [[India]]; and graduated from [[University of Madras]], the [[Master of Philosophy]] (MPhil) with First Class in Defence and Strategic Studies in 2010.<ref name=rssing/><ref name=IBP-USA>{{Cite book|author=|date=2007|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zNayDwAAQBAJ&dq=Royal+Brunei+Air+Force+Rimba&pg=PA38|title=Brunei Air Force handbook - strategic information and weapon systems|location=[[Washington DC]], USA|publisher=International Business Publications, USA / Lulu.com|page=47|isbn=978-1-4330-0429-2|oclc=946747582|via=Google Books}}{{Unreliable source?|sure=y|reason=Many statements in this publication are very different to the Royal Brunei Air Force official website, and are factually incorrect (it states RBAirF was founded in 1965, whereas the Government of Brunei states 1991 - a massive difference). Furthermore, this publication actually cites the English Wikipedia as its source!|date=February 2023}}</ref>


==Military career==
==Military career==
On 12 September 1988, he enlisted into the RBAirF and graduated with the rank of [[second lieutenant]] on 27 July 1989.<ref name="rssing">{{Cite web |title=Commander RBAF |url=https://mindef12.rssing.com/chan-74038471/article251.html |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=mindef12.rssing.com}}</ref> From 1992 to 1997, he flew [[MBB Bo 105]] helicopters before returning from the [[United Kingdom]] to be an instructor for the [[Pilatus PC-7 MkII]] [[trainer aircraft]] in 1997. Hamzah Sahat later held the position of a Flight Commander Fixed Wing (Flt Comd FW) and Officer Commanding (OC) at the Flying Training School (FTS) in 2000.<ref name="google"/>
On 12 September 1988, Hamzah enlisted in the [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces]] (RBAF) and subsequently graduated with the rank of [[second lieutenant]] on 27 July 1989.<ref name=rssing/> From 1992 to 1997, he flew [[MBB Bo 105|Bolkow BO105]] helicopters,<ref name=rssing/> before returning from the [[United Kingdom]] to be an instructor for the [[Pilatus PC-7 MkII]] [[trainer aircraft]] in 1997.<ref name=rssing/> Hamzah later held the positions of Flight Commander Fixed Wing (Flt Comd FW) and Officer Commanding (OC) at the Flying Training School (FTS) in 2000.<ref name=rssing/><ref name=IBP-USA/>


He became a Staff Officer Grade 2 (SO2) Operation after returning to Brunei from the UK in 2003. Later assigned as a Staff Officer Grade 1 (SO1) Operation to the [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces]]' (RBAF) Directorate of Operation at the [[Ministry of Defence (Brunei)|Ministry of Defence]] in 2005, but returned to RBAirF's Commanding Officer (CO) of Operation Wing in 2007. He held another important position as the Chief of Staff (COS) of Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) from 2010 to 2012, before being assigned to the role of Deputy Commander of the RBAirF. Hamzah Sahat was appointed as the Joint Force Commander of the RBAF on 19 December 2014.<ref name="google"/>
He became a Staff Officer Grade 2 (SO2) Operation after returning to Brunei from the UK in 2003.<ref name=rssing/> Later assigned as a Staff Officer Grade 1 (SO1) Operation to the RBAF's Directorate of Operation at the [[Ministry of Defence (Brunei)|Ministry of Defence]] in 2005, he returned to RBAirF's Commanding Officer (CO) of Operation Wing in 2007.<ref name=rssing/> He held another important position as the Chief of Staff (COS) of [[Joint Force Headquarters, Royal Brunei Armed Forces|Joint Force Headquarters]] (JFHQ) from 2010 to 2012, before being assigned to the role of Deputy Commander of the RBAirF.<ref name=rssing/> Hamzah was appointed as the Joint Force Commander of the RBAF on 19 December 2014.<ref name=rssing/><ref name=IBP-USA/>


On 17 August 2018, the role of Commander of the RBAirF was succeeded by him and held that position until 28 August 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parameswaran |first=Prashanth |title=Brunei's Military Gets a New Air Force Chief |url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/08/bruneis-military-gets-a-new-air-force-chief/ |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}}</ref> his successor Brigadier general [[Mohammad Sharif Ibrahim|Mohammad Sharif]] would then take on his role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-29 |title=Pemerintah TUDB baharu mulakan tugas » Media Permata Online |url=https://mediapermata.com.bn/pemerintah-tudb-baharu-mulakan-tugas/ |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=Pemerintah TUDB baharu mulakan tugas |language=en-US}}</ref> He attended the 15th ASEAN Air Chief Conference (AACC) hosted by the [[Republic of Singapore Air Force]] (RSAF) on 1 September of that same year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=News Headlines - COMMANDER OF ROYAL BRUNEI AIR FORCE ATTENDED... |url=https://mindef.gov.bn/airforce/Lists/Announcement/DispAnnouncement.aspx?ID=263&ContentTypeId=0x010400BAF12568FA394C4F9A0F1F682548D6C4 |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=mindef.gov.bn}}</ref> During his time in command, he saw the introduction of a new gray Digital Disruptive Pattern (D2P) design fabric for the RBAirF's uniform in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-01 |title=RBAF debuts new military uniforms » Borneo Bulletin Online |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/rbaf-debuts-new-military-uniforms/ |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=RBAF debuts new military uniforms |language=en-US}}</ref> The handover ceremony between Hamzah Sahat and Mohammad Sharif was held at [[Rimba Air Force Base]], [[Bandar Seri Begawan]] on 28 August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=News Headlines - HANDOVER CEREMONY FOR COMMANDER OF ROYAL... |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/airforce/Lists/Announcement/DispAnnouncement.aspx?ID=393&ContentTypeId=0x010400BAF12568FA394C4F9A0F1F682548D6C4 |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn}}</ref>
On 17 August 2018, the role of Commander of the RBAirF was succeeded by him, and he held that position until 28 August 2020,<ref name=rssing/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Parameswaran|first=Prashanth|date=21 August 2018|title=Brunei's military gets a new air force chief|url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/08/bruneis-military-gets-a-new-air-force-chief/|website=TheDiplomat.com|publisher=Diplomat Media Inc|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> his successor Brigadier General [[Mohammad Sharif Ibrahim|Mohammad Sharif]] would then take on his role.<ref name=MediaPermata>{{Cite web|author=Oleh Syahmi Hassan|date=29 August 2020|url=https://mediapermata.com.bn/pemerintah-tudb-baharu-mulakan-tugas/|title=Pemerintah TUDB baharu mulakan tugas|trans-title=The new RBAirF government begins work|website=MediaPermata.com.bn|language=ms|location=[[Bandar Seri Begawan]], Brunei|publisher=Media Permata Online|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> He attended the 15th ASEAN Air Chief Conference (AACC) hosted by the [[Republic of Singapore Air Force]] (RSAF) on 1 September of that same year, and also attended RSAF's 50th anniversary parade at [[Tengah Air Base]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mindef.gov.bn/airforce/Lists/Announcement/DispAnnouncement.aspx?ID=263|title=Commander of Royal Brunei Air Force attended the 15th ASEAN Air Chief Conference|website=MinDef.gov.bn|location=[[The Fullerton Hotel Singapore|Fullerton Hotel]], [[Marina Bay, Singapore]]|publisher=Defence Information Technology Unit, [[Ministry of Defence (Brunei)|Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> During his time in command, he saw the introduction of a new grey Digital Disruptive Pattern (D2P) design fabric for the RBAirF's uniform in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Izah Azahari|date=1 July 2019|title=RBAF debuts new military uniforms|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/rbaf-debuts-new-military-uniforms/|url-access=subscription|website=BorneoBulletin.com.bn|publisher=[[Borneo Bulletin|Borneo Bulletin Online]]|access-date=2 February 2023|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021123220/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/rbaf-debuts-new-military-uniforms/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The handover ceremony between Hamzah and Mohammad Sharif was held at [[Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba]], in [[Bandar Seri Begawan]] on 28 August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mindef.gov.bn/airforce/Lists/Announcement/DispAnnouncement.aspx?ID=393|title=Handover ceremony for Commander of Royal Brunei Air Force|website=MinDef.gov.bn|location=[[Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba]]|publisher=Defence Information Technology Unit, [[Ministry of Defence (Brunei)|Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam]]|date=28 August 2020|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> On 1 September 2020, Hamzah officially became the 11th Commander of the RBAF, and succeeded [[Aminan Mahmud]]. The handover ceremony was held on {{End date and age|2022|03|01|df=y}}, between him and his successor, [[Muhammad Haszaimi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=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|url=https://mindef.gov.bn/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=5575|website=MinDef.gov.bn|location=Qashr Al-Meezan, [[Rabu]]|publisher=Defence Information Technology Unit, [[Ministry of Defence (Brunei)|Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam]]|date=2 March 2022|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Commander of RBAF change of command ceremony|url=https://mindef.gov.bn/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=5574|website=MinDef.gov.bn|location=[[Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba]]|publisher=Defence Information Technology Unit, [[Ministry of Defence (Brunei)|Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam]]|date=1 March 2022|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>
On 1 September 2020, Hamzah Sahat officially became the 11th Commander of the RBAF and succeeded [[Aminan Mahmud]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=News - HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE HAJI AL-MUHTADEE... |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=5575#:~:text=Dato%20Seri%20Pahlawan%20Haji%20Hamzah%20bin%20Haji%20Sahatwas,Hassan%20was%20promoted%20to%20Major%20Generalon%201stMarch%202022. |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn}}</ref> The handover ceremony was held on 1 March 2022, between him and his successor [[Muhammad Haszaimi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=News - COMMANDER OF RBAF CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY... |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=5574 |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Hamzah Sahat is married to Dr. Hajah Anita Binurul Zahrina and has two children together. He enjoys [[reading]] and playing [[volleyball]] and [[golf]].<ref name="rssing"/>
Hamzah is married to Hajah Anita Binurul Zahrina,<ref>{{Cite web|title=RBAF HOLDS SENTUHAN KASIH RAMADHAN CEREMONY...|url=https://mindef.gov.bn/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=5359|website=MinDef.gov.bn|access-date=2024-02-13}}</ref> daughter of [[Abdul Aziz Umar|Pehin Dato Abdul Aziz]], and together they have two children. When spare time allows, he enjoys [[reading]], and playing [[volleyball]] and [[golf]].<ref name=rssing/>


== Honours ==
==Honours==
===Namesakes===
*Hamzah Loop, road name within the [[Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba]], officiated on 22 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mindef.gov.bn/airforce/Lists/Announcement/DispAnnouncement.aspx?ID=694|title=RBAirF road naming event and Iftar with former commanders of RBAirF|website=MinDef.gov.bn|location=[[Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba]]|publisher=Defence Information Technology Unit, [[Ministry of Defence (Brunei)|Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>


=== Namesakes ===
===National===

* Hamzah Loop, road name in Rimba Air Force Base officiated on 22 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=News Headlines - RBAirF ROAD NAMING EVENT AND IFTAR WITH FORMER... |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/airforce/Lists/Announcement/DispAnnouncement.aspx?ID=694 |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn}}</ref>

=== National ===
{{See also|Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei}}
{{See also|Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei}}
*[[File:BRU Order of the Hero of the State of Brunei.svg|50px|alt=]] [[Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei]] First Class (PSPNB; 15 August 2015) – ''Dato Seri Pahlawan''<ref name=rssing/>
*[[File:Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB).jpg|50px|alt=]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei]] Third Class (SMB)
*[[File:Medal for Service to State (Brunei).jpg|50px|alt=]] Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)
*[[File:Sultan's Golden Jubilee Medal (2017).jpg|50px|alt=]] Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
*[[File:Sultan's Silver Jubilee Medal (1992).gif|50px|alt=]] Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
*[[File:Brunei General Service Medal.png|50px|alt=]] General Service Medal
*[[File:Brunei_Long_Service_Medal.jpg|alt=|50x50px]] Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB)
*[[File:Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal.jpg|50px|alt=]] Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011)


===Foreign===
* [[File:BRU Order of the Hero of the State of Brunei.svg|50x50px]] [[Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei]] First Class (PSPNB) – '''Dato Seri Pahlawan''' (15 August 2015)<ref name="rssing"/>
*{{Flag|Singapore}}:
* [[File:Order_of_Seri_Paduka_Mahkota_Brunei_Third_Class_(SMB).jpg|50x50px]] [[Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei]] Third Class (SMB)<ref name="yokota">{{Cite web |title=Symposium hosts unprecedented number of air chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific |url=https://www.yokota.af.mil/News/Art/igphoto/2002224891/ |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=www.yokota.af.mil}}</ref>
**[[File:Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) ribbon.png|50px|alt=]] [[Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)]] (PJG; 8 December 2020)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces makes introductory visit to Singapore and receives prestigious military award|url=https://defencereviewasia.com/commander-of-the-royal-brunei-armed-forces-makes-introductory-visit-to-singapore-and-receives-prestigious-military-award/|website=DefenceReviewAsia.com|publisher=Defence Review Asia, Ventura Media|date=8 December 2020|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>
* [[File:Medal for Service to State (Brunei).jpg|50x50px]] Pingat Indah Kerja Baik (PIKB)<ref name="yokota"/>
**[[File:Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) ribbon.png|50px|alt=]] [[Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera)]] (DUBC; 12 July 2022)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top military award conferred on former Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces|url=https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2022/July/12jul22_nr/|website=www.MINDEF.gov.sg|location=Singapore|publisher=[[Ministry of Defence (Singapore)|MINDEF]], [[Government of Singapore]]|date=12 July 2022|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>
* [[File:Sultan's Golden Jubilee Medal (2017).jpg|50x50px]] Golden Jubilee Medal – (5 October 2017)<ref name="yokota"/>
* [[File:Sultan's Silver Jubilee Medal (1992).gif|50x50px]] Silver Jubilee Medal – (5 October 1992)<ref name="yokota"/>
* [[File:Brunei General Service Medal.png|50x50px]] General Service Medal<ref name="yokota"/>
* [[File:Brunei_Long_Service_Medal.jpg|50x50px]] Long Service Medal (Armed Forces)<ref name="yokota"/>
* [[File:Royal_Brunei_Armed_Forces_Golden_Jubilee_Medal.jpg|50x50px]] Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal – (31 May 2011)<ref name="yokota"/>


=== Foreign ===
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
* {{Flag|Singapore}}:
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** [[File:Pingat_Jasa_Gemilang_(Tentera)_ribbon.png|50x50px]] [[Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)|Pingat Jasa Gemilang]] (PJG) – (8 December 2020)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Defence Review Asia |date=2020-12-07 |title=Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore and Receives Prestigious Military Award |url=https://defencereviewasia.com/commander-of-the-royal-brunei-armed-forces-makes-introductory-visit-to-singapore-and-receives-prestigious-military-award/ |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=Defence Review Asia |language=en-AU}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 07:59, 19 December 2024

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Sahat is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Hamzah. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Major General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan
Hamzah Sahat
PSPNB SMB PIKB
حمزه سهات
Brigadier general Hamzah in 2022
11th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
In office
1 September 2020 (2020-09-01) – 1 March 2022 (2022-03-01)
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Preceded byPengiran Aminan
Succeeded byHaszaimi Bol Hassan
7th Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force
In office
18 August 2018 (2018-08-18) – 28 August 2020 (2020-08-28)
DeputyAbdul Rahman Durahman[1]
Alirupendi[2]
Preceded byShahril Anwar
Succeeded byMohammad Sharif
Personal details
BornBrunei
SpouseAnita Binurul Zahrina
Alma materKing's College London (MA)
University of Madras (MPhil)
Profession
  • Military officer
  • pilot
  • flight instructor
Military service
Allegiance Brunei
Branch/service Royal Brunei Air Force
Years of service1988–2022
Rank Major General
UnitNo. 2 Squadron (BO105)
No. 5 Squadron (CN 235)
Training Wing (PC-7 Mk.II)
CommandsFlight Commander Fixed Wing
Flying Training School
Joint Force Commander
Operation Wing

Hamzah bin Haji Sahat is a retired Bruneian airman and the 11th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF)[3] who served in post from September 2020 until his retirement in March 2022. He previously held the position as the commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) from 2018 to 2020.[4]

Education

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Throughout his career, he was sent to several training institutes, which include the Initial Officer Training (IOT)[4] and Basic Flying Training (BFT) at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell near Cranwell in Lincolnshire, England in 1989;[3] the Advanced Flying Training (AFT) at RAF Valley, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales in 1990;[3] Tactical Weapon Unit (TWU) at RAF Chivenor in Devon, England from 1990 to 1991;[3] Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) course at RAF Topcliffe and RAF Linton-on-Ouse in Yorkshire, England in 1997;[3] 6th Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) at Joint Services Command and Staff College in Oxfordshire, England;[3] and graduated from King's College London with Master of Arts (MA) in 2002;[3] attended National Defence College (NDC) at New Delhi in India; and graduated from University of Madras, the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) with First Class in Defence and Strategic Studies in 2010.[3][5]

Military career

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On 12 September 1988, Hamzah enlisted in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and subsequently graduated with the rank of second lieutenant on 27 July 1989.[3] From 1992 to 1997, he flew Bolkow BO105 helicopters,[3] before returning from the United Kingdom to be an instructor for the Pilatus PC-7 MkII trainer aircraft in 1997.[3] Hamzah later held the positions of Flight Commander Fixed Wing (Flt Comd FW) and Officer Commanding (OC) at the Flying Training School (FTS) in 2000.[3][5]

He became a Staff Officer Grade 2 (SO2) Operation after returning to Brunei from the UK in 2003.[3] Later assigned as a Staff Officer Grade 1 (SO1) Operation to the RBAF's Directorate of Operation at the Ministry of Defence in 2005, he returned to RBAirF's Commanding Officer (CO) of Operation Wing in 2007.[3] He held another important position as the Chief of Staff (COS) of Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) from 2010 to 2012, before being assigned to the role of Deputy Commander of the RBAirF.[3] Hamzah was appointed as the Joint Force Commander of the RBAF on 19 December 2014.[3][5]

On 17 August 2018, the role of Commander of the RBAirF was succeeded by him, and he held that position until 28 August 2020,[3][6] his successor Brigadier General Mohammad Sharif would then take on his role.[7] He attended the 15th ASEAN Air Chief Conference (AACC) hosted by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) on 1 September of that same year, and also attended RSAF's 50th anniversary parade at Tengah Air Base.[8] During his time in command, he saw the introduction of a new grey Digital Disruptive Pattern (D2P) design fabric for the RBAirF's uniform in 2019.[9]

The handover ceremony between Hamzah and Mohammad Sharif was held at Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba, in Bandar Seri Begawan on 28 August 2020.[10] On 1 September 2020, Hamzah officially became the 11th Commander of the RBAF, and succeeded Aminan Mahmud. The handover ceremony was held on 1 March 2022; 2 years ago (2022-03-01), between him and his successor, Muhammad Haszaimi.[11][12]

Personal life

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Hamzah is married to Hajah Anita Binurul Zahrina,[13] daughter of Pehin Dato Abdul Aziz, and together they have two children. When spare time allows, he enjoys reading, and playing volleyball and golf.[3]

Honours

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Namesakes

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National

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See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei
  • Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB; 15 August 2015) – Dato Seri Pahlawan[3]
  • Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Third Class (SMB)
  • Excellent Service Medal (PIKB)
  • Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
  • Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
  • General Service Medal
  • Long Service Medal and Good Conduct (PKLPB)
  • Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011)

Foreign

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References

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  1. ^ "RBLF COMMANDER ATTENDS DIKIR MAULUD CELEBRATION AT SURAU AL-BARAKAH". Royal Brunei Land Force. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Commander RBAF - Major General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sahat, Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commander". MinDef12.rssing.com. www.rssing.com. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Serah Terima Tugas Pemerintah TUDB" [Handover of RBAirF government duties]. www.BruDirect.com (in Malay). Rimba: Brunei's No.1 News Website. 18 August 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Brunei Air Force handbook - strategic information and weapon systems. Washington DC, USA: International Business Publications, USA / Lulu.com. 2007. p. 47. ISBN 978-1-4330-0429-2. OCLC 946747582 – via Google Books.[unreliable source]
  6. ^ Parameswaran, Prashanth (21 August 2018). "Brunei's military gets a new air force chief". TheDiplomat.com. Diplomat Media Inc. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  7. ^ Oleh Syahmi Hassan (29 August 2020). "Pemerintah TUDB baharu mulakan tugas" [The new RBAirF government begins work]. MediaPermata.com.bn (in Malay). Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei: Media Permata Online. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Commander of Royal Brunei Air Force attended the 15th ASEAN Air Chief Conference". MinDef.gov.bn. Fullerton Hotel, Marina Bay, Singapore: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  9. ^ Izah Azahari (1 July 2019). "RBAF debuts new military uniforms". BorneoBulletin.com.bn. Borneo Bulletin Online. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Handover ceremony for Commander of Royal Brunei Air Force". MinDef.gov.bn. Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  11. ^ "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, Rabu: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  12. ^ "Commander of RBAF change of command ceremony". MinDef.gov.bn. Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  13. ^ "RBAF HOLDS SENTUHAN KASIH RAMADHAN CEREMONY..." MinDef.gov.bn. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  14. ^ "RBAirF road naming event and Iftar with former commanders of RBAirF". MinDef.gov.bn. Royal Brunei Air Force Base, Rimba: Defence Information Technology Unit, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces makes introductory visit to Singapore and receives prestigious military award". DefenceReviewAsia.com. Defence Review Asia, Ventura Media. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  16. ^ "Top military award conferred on former Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces". www.MINDEF.gov.sg. Singapore: MINDEF, Government of Singapore. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
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Preceded by 11th Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
1 September 2020 – 1 March 2022 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 7th Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force
18 August 2018 – 28 August 2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Joint Force Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
19 December 2014 – 19 April 2019 		Succeeded by
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