Moosa Ali Jaleel

Brig. Jaleel at the Pacific Armies Management Seminar in Fiji

Brigadier Moosa Ali Jaleel RM HRM MSc ndc psc serves as a flag officer in the Maldives National Defence Force of the Republic of Maldives and is widely regarded as being the most highly trained and capable military officer in the country. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier on April 21, 2004.

Biography

Brigadier Jaleel was born on 26 June 1960 in Malé, Maldives. He completed his secondary schooling at Majeediyya School, Maldives and is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Cadet School, Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute (SAFTI). Brig. Jaleel has the distinction of having been trained at various UK, US and Indian Military Institutes:

United States

• United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning (Infantry Officer Basic Course / Infantry Officer Advance Course)
• Defense Resources Management Institute at Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey California
• Asia Pacific Centre for Security Studies, Hawaii
• Near East South Asia Centre for Strategic Studies, Washington DC

United Kingdom

• Royal Marines Commando School, Lympstone (All Arms Commando Course)

India

• Defence Services Staff College, Wellington
• National Defence College, New Delhi

In addition, Brig. Jaleel holds a Master of Science Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies 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 combat/frontline units in the MNDF, including previously the Quick Reaction Force III (QRF 3), Quick Reaction Force I (QRF I), Special Protection Group (SPG) and the Maldivian Coast Guard. He was the first Maldivian to initiate infantry oriented training in Maldives. He also trained a large amount MNDF personnel and has served as the Commanding Officer of the Maldives National Cadet Corp.

He is currently serving as the Commanding General of the Rapid Reaction Force (RRF) of the Maldives National Defence Force. He is responsible for the security and safety of key military installations and home land defence against any internal or external military threat.

Brigadier Jaleel is expected to be the next Chief of Defence Force of the MNDF. 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.

Mercenary attack

Brigadier Jaleel was awarded the Huravee Ran Medal (1989) for gallantry in operations during the November 3 attack by PLOTE mercenaries. He has also achieved The 03 November Medal (1989), The Presidential Medal (1992), The National Security Service Medal (1993), The Distinguished Service Medal (2000), The Dedicated Service Medal (2000) and The Medal of Discipline (2004), for his exemplary leadership and distinguished service in the defence force.

In the November 3rd operation he is distinguished as the commander of the Recce patrol. After an aborted attempt at leaving the under siege HQ in motor vehicles, they ran out on foot through the (then) Police HQ gate and came under intensive fire. This resulted in the loss of 3 members from the patrol. The mission was carried out in success and they returned to the HQ. During the Nov 3rd operations Brig. Jaleel received several shrapnel wounds, with which he continued operating.

His courageous actions was displayed during the 116 Annivarsary of the MNDF.

Family

Brigadier Jaleel is currently married to Mrs. Jazeela Ibrahim. He has 5 children, with 1 from the current marriage and 4 from previous marriages.