πππππππππ, π πππ©πππ¦πππ« ππππ: The Malaysian Command and Staff Course (Joint) Serial 54/2025 had the privilege of attending an insightful talk by Lt Gen Datoβ Masro bin Kaliwon RMAF, the Air Operations Commander. The session, held at the Malaysian Armed Forces Staff College (MAFSC), was attended by the Brig Gen Zamsari bin Abu Hasan, the Commandant of MAFSC, Col Sukiman bin Mohamed Ghani, Chief Directing Staff (CDS), Col Ishak bin Ujang RMAF, Heads of Training Development (HTD), Faculty Members, Directing Staff (FMDS) and all Course Participants (CPs).
The lecture, titled Command and Control in Modern Military Operations: Leadership, Joint Doctrine and Asset Management in Complex Environments, addressed the critical roles and functions of an Air Operations Commander in war, peacetime, conventional warfare and military operations. Lt Gen Datoβ Masro bin Kaliwon RMAF emphasised the importance of Command, Lead and Manage (CLM) in todayβs complex environment, highlighting the balance between operational demands and the need to preserve vital assets.
He also outlined the RMAFβs transformation vision towards becoming a βFull Spectrum Air Force,β stressing long-term capability development, organisational transformation and future force doctrines.
The talk provided CPs with a broader perspective on leadership in air operations, the necessity of joint doctrine and the strategic value of sustainable asset management. The session successfully deepened participantsβ understanding of future force development while reinforcing the ethos of professionalism, teamwork and integrity in command philosophy.
