Mohammad Ab Rahman

Mohammad bin Ab Rahman (born 15 March 1964) is a Malaysian military officer who currently serves as the 22nd Chief of Defence Forces since September 2023. Prior to his appointment, he previously served as the Chief of Army from March 2023 to September 2023.

Early life and education
Mohammad Ab Rahman was born on 15 March 1964 in Machang, Kelantan. He received his early education at Sekolah Menengah Sains Kelantan before continuing his studies at the Royal Military College in Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur, in 1980. Subsequently, he pursued undergraduate studies in Computer Science at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, United States.

Military career
Mohammad was commissioned as a junior officer in the Royal Malay Regiment on 1 July 1987. Over the years, he underwent various courses both domestically and abroad. He completed the Grade 2 Staff and Tactics Course in Waiouru, New Zealand, and also attended the Army Command and Staff College in Fort Queenscliff, Australia.

Mohammad graduated from the Armed Forces Defense College in Kuala Lumpur. He holds a master's degree in defence studies from the University of Canberra, Australia, and another master's degree in social sciences (defence studies) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. His diverse military assignments included roles such as Commanding Officer of the 23rd Battalion of the Royal Malay Soldier Regiment (23 RAMD), Chief of the Second Malaysian Infantry Brigade (2 Brigades), Chief of the Third Malaysian Infantry Division (3 Divisions), Chief of Army Training and Chief of the Army's Western Field. He then advanced to the position of Deputy Chief of Army on 19 December 2020.

Mohammad later ascended to the role of Chief of Army, replacing retiring General Zamrose Mohd Zain on 22 March 2023. Few months later, he was promoted to the position of Chief of Defence Forces on the effective date of 6 September 2023. This appointment marked him as the 22nd Chief of Defence Forces. He succeeded General Affendi Buang, who retired from the position on the same day.

Honours

 * 🇲🇾 Malaysia :
 * Order_of_Loyalty_to_the_Crown_of_Malaysia_-_PSM.svg Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2023)
 * MY_Darjah_Jasa_Negara_-_Order_of_Meritorious_Service_-_PJN.svg Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2022)
 * Kesatria Mangku Negara.png Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2010)
 * Malaysian Armed Forces :
 * The Gallant Order of Military Service - Courageous Commander (Malaysia).svg Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT) (2023)
 * The Gallant Order of Military Service - Loyal Commander (Malaysia).png Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PSAT)
 * The Gallant Order of Military Service - Warrior (Malaysia).png Warrior of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PAT)
 * The Gallant Order of Military Service - Officer (Malaysia).png Officer of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (KAT)
 * Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia - PPS.png Loyal Service Medal (PPS)
 * Pingat Perkhidmatan Am - PPA.png General Service Medal (PPA)
 * United_Nations_Service_Medal_in_the_Congo_(ribbon).gif United Nation Missions Medal (PNBB)
 * MY Pingat Jasa Malaysia (Malaysian Service Medal) ribbon.svg Malaysian Service Medal (PJM)
 * Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
 * MY-FED_Darjah_Mahkota_Wilayah_-_Grand_Commander_-_SMW.svg Grand Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (SMW) – Datuk Seri (2022)
 * Kedah :
 * Dato' Setia Pahlawan Negeri Kedah (DSPK) – Dato' Pahlawan (2021)
 * Seri Setia Pahlawan Negeri Kedah (SSPK) – Dato' Seri Pahlawan (2024)
 * Kelantan :
 * My-KEL_Gallant_Order_of_the_Crown_of_Kelantan_-_SPKK.svg Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (SPKK) – Dato' (2023)
 * My-KEL_Gallant_Order_of_the_Crown_of_Kelantan_-_DPKK_-_PKK.svg Knight Commander of the Order of the Noble Crown of Kelantan (DPKK) – Dato' (2015)
 * Perak :
 * Seri Panglima Taming Sari 2020.png Knight Grand Commander of the Order of Taming Sari (SPTS) – Dato' Seri Panglima (2023)
 * Selangor :
 * MY-SEL Order of the Crown of Selangor - Knight Grand Commander - SPMS.svg Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (SPMS) – Dato' Seri (2023)
 * Terengganu :
 * [[File:MY-TER Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu - Knight Grand Companion ribbon.svg|50px]] Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu (SSMZ) – Dato' Seri (2024)