{"id":10653,"date":"2025-04-30T18:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T10:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/?p=10653"},"modified":"2025-04-30T20:41:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:41:55","slug":"23rd-chief-of-defence-force-outlines-four-pillars-of-command-in-inaugural-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/30\/23rd-chief-of-defence-force-outlines-four-pillars-of-command-in-inaugural-address\/","title":{"rendered":"23rd Chief of Defence Force Outlines Four Pillars of Command in Inaugural Address"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>PORT DICKSON, 30 April 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The 23rd <strong>Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)<\/strong>, <strong>General Datuk Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar<\/strong>, emphasised the leadership philosophy of <strong>\u201cDuty \u2013 Honour \u2013 Sacrifice\u201d<\/strong> during his inaugural address at a formal military parade held at the <strong>Army Academy, Segenting Camp<\/strong> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This traditional military ceremony featured the <strong>CDF\u2019s Inaugural Parade<\/strong>, led by <strong>Lieutenant Colonel Muhd Mustakim bin Zulkifli<\/strong>, Commanding Officer of the 19th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (Mechanised). Eight detachments participated, including representatives from the <strong>10th Parachute Brigade (10 PARA)<\/strong>, <strong>Special Forces Group (GGK)<\/strong>, <strong>Naval Special Forces (PASKAL)<\/strong>, <strong>Air Force Special Forces (PASKAU)<\/strong>, and the three branches of the Malaysian Armed Forces \u2013 <strong>Army (TDM)<\/strong>, <strong>Navy (TLDM)<\/strong>, <strong>Air Force (TUDM)<\/strong> \u2013 as well as <strong>MALBATT<\/strong>. The formation comprised <strong>38 officers and 769 personnel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.94479%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194446-1024x682.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194446-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194446-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194446-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1080&#038;ssl=1 1080w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"719\" data-id=\"10655\" data-link=\"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/?attachment_id=10655\" data-url=\"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194446-1024x682.jpg\" data-width=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194446-1024x682.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 3 in full-screen\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194447-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194447-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194447-1024x682.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1080&#038;ssl=1 1080w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"719\" data-id=\"10657\" data-link=\"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/?attachment_id=10657\" data-url=\"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194447-1024x682.jpg\" data-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194447-1024x682.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 3 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A dramatic <strong>aerial flypast<\/strong> featured four ATM helicopters: <strong>two EC-725APs (TUDM)<\/strong>, a <strong>Super Lynx (TLDM)<\/strong>, and an <strong>Agusta A109 LOH (TDM)<\/strong> \u2013 each carrying the flags of ATM, TDM, TLDM, and TUDM \u2013 led by <strong>Major Mohd Fazruzaman bin Min Faril (TUDM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before delivering his address, General Nizam reviewed the main guard of honour and boarded the <strong>AV8 GEMPITA<\/strong> armoured vehicle to salute the marching contingent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/cauliflowertoaster.com\/593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n<div id=\"container-593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ATM&#8217;s combat strength<\/strong> was showcased through the display of key assets including <strong>PT-91M Pendekar tanks<\/strong>, <strong>AV8 GEMPITA vehicles<\/strong>, <strong>ASTROS II rocket launchers<\/strong>, and <strong>TUDM air defence systems<\/strong>. A highlight of the event was the symbolic <strong>handover of the Command Scroll<\/strong> via <strong>modern platforms<\/strong> such as <strong>drones<\/strong>, <strong>special operations vehicles<\/strong>, and <strong>two MD530G helicopters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"364\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?resize=640%2C364&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10661 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?resize=1024%2C583&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?resize=768%2C437&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/364;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?resize=640%2C364&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?resize=1024%2C583&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?resize=768%2C437&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194448.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivering his inaugural address at the <strong>Auditorium Sebatang Karah<\/strong>, General Nizam underlined three core values of his command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duty<\/strong> \u2013 responsibilities upheld with absolute devotion,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honour<\/strong> \u2013 dignity that cannot be bought or sold,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sacrifice<\/strong> \u2013 selfless service without expectation, grounded in unwavering loyalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He also detailed <strong>four strategic pillars<\/strong> that would steer the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) towards becoming a <strong>Future Force<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Operational Readiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Four foundations were outlined: command and control structures, organisational management, sustainable logistics, and focused training. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operational Readiness Initiative 1<\/strong>: Implementation of ATM Policies and Strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational Readiness Initiative 2<\/strong>: Reassessment of 4MAF Framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational Readiness Initiative 3<\/strong>: Strengthening the ATM Education, Training and Doctrine Command (MPPLD ATM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Investment in Holistic Human Capital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10660 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000194450.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Four core initiatives will drive human capital development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Human Capital Initiative 1<\/strong>: Enhanced Evaluation Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human Capital Initiative 2<\/strong>: Strategic Investment with Returns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human Capital Initiative 3<\/strong>: Enforcement of Human Capital Empowerment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human Capital Initiative 4<\/strong>: Promotion of Warrior Ethos and Esprit de Corps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Sustainability and Wellbeing of ATM Personnel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3314475734161595\" data-ad-slot=\"7610079946\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Focused on quality of life for service members, this pillar includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wellbeing Initiative 1<\/strong>: Improvement of Basic Infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wellbeing Initiative 2<\/strong>: Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wellbeing Initiative 3<\/strong>: Empowerment of BAKAT (Welfare Association)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wellbeing Initiative 4<\/strong>: Care for ATM Veterans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. 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