Moosa Ali Jaleel
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Major General
Moosa Ali Jaleel RM HRM MSc ndc psc
is the current Chief of Defence Force of the Maldives
and most senior military officer in the country. He is frequently cited as the most highly trained and capable military officer in the country. People who are knowledgeable about the November 3rd 1988 incident and Maj. General Jaleel's bravery and dedicated action that day hold him in the highest regard and respect.
Maj. General Moosa Jaleel was appointed to the post of Chief of Defence Force on the 18th November 2008 by the President HE Mohamed Nasheed
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, Maldives. He completed his secondary schooling at Majeediyya School
.
Singapore
United States
United Kingdom
India
In addition, Maj. General Jaleel holds a Master of Philosophy, M.Phil. and a Master of Science Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies, M.Sc from the University of Madras
India. He also attends the Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) organized by the United States Pacific Command
.
He has commanded all front line infantry units in the MNDF including the Rapid Reaction Force (RRF), Quick Reaction Force III (QRF 3), Quick Reaction Force I (QRF I), Special Protection Group (SPG) and has also served as the Director General of Maldivian Coast Guard
. He was the first Maldivian to initiate infantry oriented training in Maldives. He trained a large amount MNDF personnel and also served as the Commanding Officer of the Maldives National Cadet Corp.
He enjoys a tremendous amount of public as well as soldiers support and is expected to re-organize and restructure the MNDF as a mission oriented armed force. His experience in various MNDF Units as well as the broad knowledge and wide range of skills makes him a great asset to MNDF and the Maldives.
Among his distinctions he's the first Maldivian to complete Officer Cadet training and the only Maldivian graduate of Singapore Armed Forces Officer Cadet School. The only Maldivian to undertake the UK Royal Marines
All Arms Commando Course
, as such he's entitled to wear the Commando badge of UK Royal Marines
which is one of the world's most elite fighting forces. Furthermore he's the first Maldivian to accomplish Defence College / War College studies, which is the highest level of military studies attainable.
Service Medal decorations
Service Ribbon decorations
His bravery and dedication are most notable as the Commander of the Recce patrol. The Recce patrol was an effort to venture of the NSS HQ which was under siege to retaliate and gather knowledge of the attacker. The first attempt was made to leave the HQ in buses with a tractor leading the way, this effort was aborted after the gate could not be opened as it was jammed due to damage. The second attempt was made through the Defence Ministry gate (then Police HQ gate) on foot. 11 soldiers with task force training volunteered for this mission. After being organized and briefed on the mission by Maj. Gen Jaleel (then Lt.), the patrol was addressed by Maj. Gen (Ret.) Mohamed Zahir (then Major) who was the leading Commander at the NSS HQ at the time.
The patrol formed up on the half wall fronting the street then with Maj. Gen Jaleel, the commander at the lead of the patrol, ran out through the gate and along Ameeru Ahmed magu towards Huravee Building. Due to reasons unknown only 9 member were able to run out the gate with 2 members remaining inside. As the attackers noticed the patrol running out of the HQ they intensified the fire towards them and additionally a member of the patrol slipped and was unable to use his weapon to return fire which resulted in 3 member of the patrol being killed under fire. The remaining 6 members completed their mission and returned inside the base through the same gate.
The mission is undoubtedly the most daring in the modern military history of the country. The soldiers who volunteered for the mission undertook it with full knowledge that they were venturing out a HQ which was under siege and into the hail of bullets from the attackers. And Maj. Gen Jaleel holds a legendary status in the MNDF as the commander who led this mission.
Major General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
Moosa Ali Jaleel RM HRM MSc ndc psc
Psc
psc were the initials which appeared in the service lists denoting that a British Army officer had attended the Staff College, Camberley or, prior to 1956 and Pakistani independence, the Command and Staff College, Quetta...
is the current Chief of Defence Force of the Maldives
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
and most senior military officer in the country. He is frequently cited as the most highly trained and capable military officer in the country. People who are knowledgeable about the November 3rd 1988 incident and Maj. General Jaleel's bravery and dedicated action that day hold him in the highest regard and respect.
Maj. General Moosa Jaleel was appointed to the post of Chief of Defence Force on the 18th November 2008 by the President HE Mohamed Nasheed
Mohamed Nasheed
Mohamed Nasheed is a Maldivian politician. He is the current President of the Maldives. He is the founder of the Maldivian Democratic Party and was its presidential candidate in the October 2008 presidential election, defeating long-time President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in a second round of voting...
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Biography
Maj. General Jaleel was born on 26 June 1960 in MaléMalé
Malé , is the capital and most populous city in the Republic of Maldives. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll . It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island, from where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties ruled and where...
, Maldives. He completed his secondary schooling at Majeediyya School
Majeediyya School
Majeediyya School is the first Maldivian government school, located in Malé, Maldives. It is a single gender school that teaches male students to the secondary level of education. English medium is followed in teaching with the exception of Dhivehi and Islam...
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Military Career and Training
Maj. General Jaleel has the distinction of having been trained at various UK, US and Indian Military Institutes:Singapore
- Officer Cadet SchoolOfficer Cadet School (Singapore)Officer Cadet School is one of the several training establishments within the SAFTI Military Institute camp complex. Its role is to train officers of all three services of the Singapore Armed Forces...
, Singapore Armed Forces Training InstituteSAFTI Military InstituteThe SAFTI Military Institute is a tri-service military training institution for officers of all ranks of the Singapore Armed Forces . Located within an 88 hectare campus in Jurong West, it was officially opened by the then-prime minister Goh Chok Tong on 25 August 1995...
(SAFTI)
United States
- United States Army Infantry SchoolUnited States Army Infantry SchoolThe United States Army Infantry School is located in Fort Benning, Georgia. It is made up of the following components:*192d Infantry Brigade...
, Fort BenningFort BenningFort Benning is a United States Army post located southeast of the city of Columbus in Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties in Georgia and Russell County, Alabama...
(Infantry Officer Basic Course / Infantry Officer Advance Course) - Defense Resources Management Institute at Naval Postgraduate SchoolNaval Postgraduate SchoolThe Naval Postgraduate School is an accredited research university operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants master's degrees, Engineer's degrees and doctoral degrees...
, Monterey California - Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS), Hawaii
- Near East South Asia Center for Strategic StudiesNear East South Asia Center for Strategic StudiesEstablished in 2000, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies is the preeminent U.S. Government institution for building relationships and understanding in the NESA region...
, Washington DC
United Kingdom
- Royal MarinesRoyal MarinesThe Corps of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, commonly just referred to as the Royal Marines , are the marine corps and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service...
Commando School, Lympstone (All Arms Commando CourseAll Arms Commando CourseThe All Arms Commando Course lasts for 9 weeks and is run by the Royal Marines at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines , Lympstone. Members from any of the United Kingdom's Regular Armed Forces and overseas exchange personnel can attend in order to serve with 3 Commando Brigade...
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India
- Defence Services Staff College, Wellington
- National Defence College, New Delhi
In addition, Maj. General Jaleel holds a Master of Philosophy, M.Phil. and a Master of Science Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies, M.Sc from the University of Madras
University of Madras
The University of Madras is a public research university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the three oldest universities in India...
India. He also attends the Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) organized by the United States Pacific Command
United States Pacific Command
The United States Pacific Command is a Unified Combatant Command of the United States armed forces responsible for the Pacific Ocean area. It is led by the Commander, Pacific Command , who is the supreme military authority for the various branches of the Armed Forces of the United States serving...
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He has commanded all front line infantry units in the MNDF including the Rapid Reaction Force (RRF), Quick Reaction Force III (QRF 3), Quick Reaction Force I (QRF I), Special Protection Group (SPG) and has also served as the Director General of Maldivian Coast Guard
Maldivian Coast Guard
The Maldivian Coast Guard is the naval or maritime arm of the Maldivian National Defence Force. With the absence of a navy in the country, the MNDF Coast Guard functions as the armed maritime force of the nation with a charter to contribute to national defence and by and large to respond to issues...
. He was the first Maldivian to initiate infantry oriented training in Maldives. He trained a large amount MNDF personnel and also served as the Commanding Officer of the Maldives National Cadet Corp.
He enjoys a tremendous amount of public as well as soldiers support and is expected to re-organize and restructure the MNDF as a mission oriented armed force. His experience in various MNDF Units as well as the broad knowledge and wide range of skills makes him a great asset to MNDF and the Maldives.
Among his distinctions he's the first Maldivian to complete Officer Cadet training and the only Maldivian graduate of Singapore Armed Forces Officer Cadet School. The only Maldivian to undertake the UK Royal Marines
Royal Marines
The Corps of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, commonly just referred to as the Royal Marines , are the marine corps and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service...
All Arms Commando Course
All Arms Commando Course
The All Arms Commando Course lasts for 9 weeks and is run by the Royal Marines at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines , Lympstone. Members from any of the United Kingdom's Regular Armed Forces and overseas exchange personnel can attend in order to serve with 3 Commando Brigade...
, as such he's entitled to wear the Commando badge of UK Royal Marines
Royal Marines
The Corps of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, commonly just referred to as the Royal Marines , are the marine corps and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service...
which is one of the world's most elite fighting forces. Furthermore he's the first Maldivian to accomplish Defence College / War College studies, which is the highest level of military studies attainable.
Military Decorations
Maj. General Jaleel is one of the most highly decorated officers, with 10 Service Medals and 9 Service Ribbons for his exemplary leadership and distinguished service in the defence force.Service Medal decorations
- The Medal for Exceptional Bravery (Huravee Ran Medal)
- The Distinguished Service Medal
- The Presidential Medal
- The 3 November Medal
- The MNDF Service Medal
- The Dedicated Service Medal
- The Medal of Good Conduct
- The Centenary Medal
- The Long Service Medal
- The Purple Heart Medal (Jihaadhuge Raiy Medal)
Service Ribbon decorations
- Presidential Ribbon
- Long Service Ribbon
- Dedicated Service Ribbon
- MNDF Ribbon
- Achievement Ribbon (Twice)
- Special Service Ribbon
- Good Conduct Ribbon (Twice)
November 3rd 1988 attack
Maj. General Jaleel played a pivotal role in organizing and leading the defence of the NSS HQ during the attack. His military training and knowledge proved to be most valuable to the commanders at the NSS HQ. He received a bullet/shrapnel injury to his leg early on while retaliating to the attacker at the North-East corner of the Bandaara Koshi where the fighting was most intense but even with this injury he continued performing throughout the incident remarkably.His bravery and dedication are most notable as the Commander of the Recce patrol. The Recce patrol was an effort to venture of the NSS HQ which was under siege to retaliate and gather knowledge of the attacker. The first attempt was made to leave the HQ in buses with a tractor leading the way, this effort was aborted after the gate could not be opened as it was jammed due to damage. The second attempt was made through the Defence Ministry gate (then Police HQ gate) on foot. 11 soldiers with task force training volunteered for this mission. After being organized and briefed on the mission by Maj. Gen Jaleel (then Lt.), the patrol was addressed by Maj. Gen (Ret.) Mohamed Zahir (then Major) who was the leading Commander at the NSS HQ at the time.
The patrol formed up on the half wall fronting the street then with Maj. Gen Jaleel, the commander at the lead of the patrol, ran out through the gate and along Ameeru Ahmed magu towards Huravee Building. Due to reasons unknown only 9 member were able to run out the gate with 2 members remaining inside. As the attackers noticed the patrol running out of the HQ they intensified the fire towards them and additionally a member of the patrol slipped and was unable to use his weapon to return fire which resulted in 3 member of the patrol being killed under fire. The remaining 6 members completed their mission and returned inside the base through the same gate.
The mission is undoubtedly the most daring in the modern military history of the country. The soldiers who volunteered for the mission undertook it with full knowledge that they were venturing out a HQ which was under siege and into the hail of bullets from the attackers. And Maj. Gen Jaleel holds a legendary status in the MNDF as the commander who led this mission.