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== Career ==
== Career ==

ACM Rao Qamar Suleman was initially trained at [[PAF Public School, Sargodha]] where he belonged to the 17th entry (851&nbsp;– Sabre House).<ref>[http://www.nettracks2000.com/sargodhians/profiles.htm#tashfeen "PAF Public School Sargodha profile"] ''Sargodhians website''</ref> Thereafter, he joined the [[Pakistan Air Force Academy]], Risalpur, in 1972 and was commissioned in the Pakistan Air Force as a fighter pilot on 1 June 1975, in the 59th GD(P) Course.{{citation needed|date=May 2012}}.
ACM Rao Qamar Suleman was initially trained at [[PAF Public School, Sargodha]] where he belonged to the 17th entry (851&nbsp;– Sabre House).<ref>[http://www.nettracks2000.com/sargodhians/profiles.htm#tashfeen "PAF Public School Sargodha profile"] ''Sargodhians website''</ref> Thereafter, he joined the [[Pakistan Air Force Academy]], [[Risalpur]], in 1972 and was commissioned in the Pakistan Air Force as a fighter pilot on 1 June 1975, in the 59th GD(P) Course.{{citation needed|date=May 2012}}.


Suleman is a graduate of the [[PAF Air War College]]. He holds a master's degree in defense and strategic studies from [[National Defence University, Islamabad|National Defence College]], Islamabad.<ref name="DT">{{Cite web|title=Daily Times – Latest Pakistan News, World, Business, Sports, Lifestyle|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/|access-date=2022-08-21|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He has more than 3400 command hours to his credit. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) and has been an instructor at the Combat Commanders' School. He has served in the Turkish as well as UAE Air forces.
Suleman is a graduate of the [[PAF Air War College]]. He holds a master's degree in defense and strategic studies from [[National Defence University, Islamabad|National Defence College]], Islamabad.<ref name="DT">{{Cite web|title=Daily Times – Latest Pakistan News, World, Business, Sports, Lifestyle|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/|access-date=2022-08-21|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He has more than 3400 command hours to his credit. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) and has been an instructor at the Combat Commanders' School. He has served in the Turkish as well as UAE Air forces.


=== Command and staff appointments ===
=== Command and staff appointments ===

ACM Suleman is an accomplished fighter pilot with rich experience in fighter aircraft. He has commanded an elite fighter squadron, wing and base that includes No. 15 Squadron, No. 31 Wing, [[PAF Base Peshawar]] and Southern Air Command.
ACM Suleman is an accomplished fighter pilot with rich experience in fighter aircraft. He has commanded an elite fighter squadron, wing and base that includes No. 15 Squadron, No. 31 Wing, [[PAF Base Peshawar]] and Southern Air Command.


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=== DCAS (O) ===
=== DCAS (O) ===

As Deputy Chief of Air Staff Operations "DCAS (O)", Suleman was responsible for all the operations of the PAF. He is the architect of anti-surgical strike strategy, which barred India from carrying out strikes against Pakistan in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks. In this capacity, he planned the response to Indian Air Force threat of surgical strikes against Pakistan in the wake of terrorists strike at Mumbai. He deployed force to face Indian threat in November 2008, which thwarted the Indian Air Force plans of surgical strikes.
As Deputy Chief of Air Staff Operations "DCAS (O)", Suleman was responsible for all the operations of the PAF. He is the architect of anti-surgical strike strategy, which barred India from carrying out strikes against Pakistan in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks. In this capacity, he planned the response to Indian Air Force threat of surgical strikes against Pakistan in the wake of terrorists strike at Mumbai. He deployed force to face Indian threat in November 2008, which thwarted the Indian Air Force plans of surgical strikes.


=== Chief of Air Staff ===
=== Chief of Air Staff ===

As Chief of Air Staff, ACM Suleman is credited with developing PAF's counter terrorism policy, which was a new role. To improve the operational readiness and train in this new role, he conducted the largest number of operational exercises for PAF such as High Mark 2010, Azm-e-Nau, Saffron Bandit, etc., during his command. He also planned operational training exercises with other modern air forces like USAF (Red & Green Flags), Turkish Air Force (Anatolian Eagle and Indus Viper), UAE Air force (ATLC), PLA Air force (Shaheen I), Royal Saudi Air Force (Al Saqoor), Jordanian Air Force (Falcon Meet), etc.
As Chief of Air Staff, ACM Suleman is credited with developing PAF's counter terrorism policy, which was a new role. To improve the operational readiness and train in this new role, he conducted the largest number of operational exercises for PAF such as High Mark 2010, Azm-e-Nau, Saffron Bandit, etc., during his command. He also planned operational training exercises with other modern air forces like USAF (Red & Green Flags), Turkish Air Force (Anatolian Eagle and Indus Viper), UAE Air force (ATLC), PLA Air force (Shaheen I), Royal Saudi Air Force (Al Saqoor), Jordanian Air Force (Falcon Meet), etc.


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== Role in war on terror ==
== Role in war on terror ==
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ACM Suleman is the architect of counter terrorism policy. Under his command, PAF successfully achieved its objectives of destroying the Taliban infrastructure, and killing the terrorists during the aerial operations. He enabled PAF to defeat the terrorists successfully through new operational trainings and exercises. He led successful aerial operations in Swat and FATA against Terrorists.


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ACM Suleman is the architect of counter terrorism policy. Under his command, PAF successfully achieved its objectives of destroying the Taliban infrastructure, and killing the terrorists during the aerial operations. He enabled PAF to defeat the terrorists successfully through new operational trainings and exercises. He led successful aerial operations in [[Swat]] and [[FATA]] against terrorists.
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He is also credited for developing close relations between PAF and the Pakistani Army. This resulted in close coordination between the services that resulted in successful joint operations against terrorists and enabled the military forces to engage and destroy the terrorists in remote areas that were inaccessible. The Air Force squadrons are currently engaged in the military operations along with Pakistan Army.

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He is also credited for developing close relations between PAF and the [[Pakistani Army]]. This resulted in close coordination between the services that resulted in successful joint operations against terrorists and enabled the military forces to engage and destroy the terrorists in remote areas that were inaccessible. The Air Force squadrons are currently engaged in the military operations along with Pakistan Army.


== Medals and awards ==
== Medals and awards ==

In recognition of his meritorious and exceptionally dedicated services, he has received the Medal of Excellence [[Tamgha-e-Imtiaz]] (Military), Star of Good Conduct [[Sitara-e-Basalat]], Star of Excellence [[Sitara-e-Imtiaz]], Crescent of Excellence [[Hilal-e-Imtiaz]] (Military) and Order of Excellence [[Nishan-e-Imtiaz]] (Military) among many other medals and awards.
In recognition of his meritorious and exceptionally dedicated services, he has received the Medal of Excellence [[Tamgha-e-Imtiaz]] (Military), Star of Good Conduct [[Sitara-e-Basalat]], Star of Excellence [[Sitara-e-Imtiaz]], Crescent of Excellence [[Hilal-e-Imtiaz]] (Military) and Order of Excellence [[Nishan-e-Imtiaz]] (Military) among many other medals and awards.


Based on his bravery, leadership and successful achievements, ACM Suleman was awarded the [[Legion of Merit]] (Degree of Commander) by United States of America, [[Order of King Abdulaziz|King Abdul Aziz Medal Class I]] by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |first= |date=2 March 2010 |title=Saudi Arabia Confers 'The King Abdul Aziz Award' to Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force |url=https://paf.gov.pk/press_release/uploaded/CAS.pdf |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Pakistan Air Force}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Limited |first=Alamy |title=Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani talks with Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman during farewell meeting at PM House in Islamabad on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Stock Photo – Alamy |url=https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-prime-minister-syed-yousuf-raza-gilani-talks-with-air-chief-marshal-40583546.html |access-date=17 May 2022 |website=www.alamy.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Order of Merit of the Republic of Turkey]] by Republic of [[Turkey]],<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=17 June 2010 |title=PAF chief gets top Turkish award |url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/896253/paf-chief-gets-top-turkish-award |access-date=17 May 2022 |website=Dawn}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |first= |date=10 June 2010 |title=PAF Chief awarded Turkish Legion of Merit Award |url=https://www.paf.gov.pk/press_release/uploaded/THELEGIONOFMERITFORCAS.pdf |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Pakistan Air Force}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> and [[Santos-Dumont Merit Medal|Medal of Merit Santos-Dumont]] by the Federative Republic of Brazil.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />
Based on his bravery, leadership and successful achievements, ACM Suleman was awarded the [[Legion of Merit]] (Degree of Commander) by the United States of America, [[Order of King Abdulaziz|King Abdul Aziz Medal Class I]] by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |first= |date=2 March 2010 |title=Saudi Arabia Confers 'The King Abdul Aziz Award' to Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force |url=https://paf.gov.pk/press_release/uploaded/CAS.pdf |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Pakistan Air Force}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Limited |first=Alamy |title=Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani talks with Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman during farewell meeting at PM House in Islamabad on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Stock Photo – Alamy |url=https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-prime-minister-syed-yousuf-raza-gilani-talks-with-air-chief-marshal-40583546.html |access-date=17 May 2022 |website=www.alamy.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Order of Merit of the Republic of Turkey]] by Republic of [[Turkey]],<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=17 June 2010 |title=PAF chief gets top Turkish award |url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/896253/paf-chief-gets-top-turkish-award |access-date=17 May 2022 |website=Dawn}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |first= |date=10 June 2010 |title=PAF Chief awarded Turkish Legion of Merit Award |url=https://www.paf.gov.pk/press_release/uploaded/THELEGIONOFMERITFORCAS.pdf |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Pakistan Air Force}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> and [[Santos-Dumont Merit Medal|Medal of Merit Santos-Dumont]] by the Federative Republic of Brazil.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />


=== Awards and decorations ===
=== Awards and decorations ===

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=== Foreign decorations ===
=== Foreign decorations ===

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! colspan="3" style="background:#006400; color:#FFFFFF; text-align:center" |'''Foreign Awards'''
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== External links ==
== External links ==

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090225095224/http://paffalcons.com/cas/index.php PAF's Chiefs of the Air Staff]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090225095224/http://paffalcons.com/cas/index.php PAF's Chiefs of the Air Staff]
* [http://www.paffalcons.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1050 Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), ACM Rao Qamar Suleman]
* [http://www.paffalcons.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1050 Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), ACM Rao Qamar Suleman]

Revision as of 06:23, 22 December 2022

Air Chief Marshal
Rao Qamar Suleman
راؤ قمر سلیمان
NI(M), HI(M), SI(M), SBt, TI(M), LoM
12th Chief of Air Staff
In office
19 March 2009 – 19 March 2012
PresidentAsif Ali Zardari
Prime MinisterYusuf Raza Gillani
Preceded byTanvir Mahmood Ahmed
Succeeded byTahir Rafique Butt
Personal details
Born1954 (age 69–70)
Lahore, Dominion of Pakistan
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch/service Pakistan Air Force
Years of service1 June 1975 – 18 March 2012
RankAir Chief Marshal
CommandsPAF Base Peshawar
PAF Air War College
Southern Air Command
DG Air Force Strategic Command
DCAS (Operations)
Chief of Air Staff
Battles/warsWar in North-West Pakistan
AwardsNishan-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military)
Sitara-e-Basalat
Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military)
Order of King Abdulaziz
Turkish Legion of Merit
Legion of Merit

Rao Qamar Suleman, (Urdu: راؤ قمر سلیمان) NI(M), HI(M), SI(M), SBt, TI(M), LoM was the 12th Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force. The four-star ranked general commanded the PAF from 2009 to 2012. Earlier, Suleman served as Deputy Chief of Air Staff of Operations. He was succeeded by Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt as Chief of Air Staff on 7 March 2012.[1]

Career

ACM Rao Qamar Suleman was initially trained at PAF Public School, Sargodha where he belonged to the 17th entry (851 – Sabre House).[2] Thereafter, he joined the Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur, in 1972 and was commissioned in the Pakistan Air Force as a fighter pilot on 1 June 1975, in the 59th GD(P) Course.[citation needed].

Suleman is a graduate of the PAF Air War College. He holds a master's degree in defense and strategic studies from National Defence College, Islamabad.[3] He has more than 3400 command hours to his credit. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) and has been an instructor at the Combat Commanders' School. He has served in the Turkish as well as UAE Air forces.

Command and staff appointments

ACM Suleman is an accomplished fighter pilot with rich experience in fighter aircraft. He has commanded an elite fighter squadron, wing and base that includes No. 15 Squadron, No. 31 Wing, PAF Base Peshawar and Southern Air Command.

Suleman was promoted to "Air Vice Marshal" on 9 October 2003[4] and to "Air Marshal" on 15 November 2007.[3]

In staff jobs, he served as directing staff (DS) at PAF Air War College and later became Commandant of Air War College. He served as deputy director at Operations Branch;[5] assistant chief of staff (plans), assistant chief or air staff (evaluation)[4] and deputy inspector general of Pakistan Air Force[5] at air headquarters. In senior staff appointments, Air Marshal has the distinction of having served as Director-general Air Force Strategic Command and Deputy chief of air staff (operations) at the air headquarters, Islamabad.[citation needed]

DCAS (O)

As Deputy Chief of Air Staff Operations "DCAS (O)", Suleman was responsible for all the operations of the PAF. He is the architect of anti-surgical strike strategy, which barred India from carrying out strikes against Pakistan in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks. In this capacity, he planned the response to Indian Air Force threat of surgical strikes against Pakistan in the wake of terrorists strike at Mumbai. He deployed force to face Indian threat in November 2008, which thwarted the Indian Air Force plans of surgical strikes.

Chief of Air Staff

As Chief of Air Staff, ACM Suleman is credited with developing PAF's counter terrorism policy, which was a new role. To improve the operational readiness and train in this new role, he conducted the largest number of operational exercises for PAF such as High Mark 2010, Azm-e-Nau, Saffron Bandit, etc., during his command. He also planned operational training exercises with other modern air forces like USAF (Red & Green Flags), Turkish Air Force (Anatolian Eagle and Indus Viper), UAE Air force (ATLC), PLA Air force (Shaheen I), Royal Saudi Air Force (Al Saqoor), Jordanian Air Force (Falcon Meet), etc.

During his tenure, PAF flew maximum with least accidents due to his emphasis on flight safety. In 2010, there was not a single accident despite extensive operational exercises, overseas deployments and maximum flying, making 2010 an accident-free year for the first time in history of PAF.

Several new types of aircraft and capabilities were added to the PAF fleet and operationalized during his tenure. He started JF 17 aircraft production at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra and raised two JF 17 aircraft Squadrons. He introduced JF 17 to the world by sending it in various air shows such as Farnborough Air Show (UK), Zhuhai Air Show (China) and Dubai Air Show (UAE).[6] It was also displayed in "Air Show Turkiye," the Centennial Celebration to celebrate 100 years of Turkish Air Force. He also demonstrated the operational capabilities of the new aircraft by its participation in Fire Power display in front of Air attaches, foreign air force observers and aviators from all over the world.

Role in war on terror

ACM Suleman is the architect of counter terrorism policy. Under his command, PAF successfully achieved its objectives of destroying the Taliban infrastructure, and killing the terrorists during the aerial operations. He enabled PAF to defeat the terrorists successfully through new operational trainings and exercises. He led successful aerial operations in Swat and FATA against terrorists.

He is also credited for developing close relations between PAF and the Pakistani Army. This resulted in close coordination between the services that resulted in successful joint operations against terrorists and enabled the military forces to engage and destroy the terrorists in remote areas that were inaccessible. The Air Force squadrons are currently engaged in the military operations along with Pakistan Army.

Medals and awards

In recognition of his meritorious and exceptionally dedicated services, he has received the Medal of Excellence Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Military), Star of Good Conduct Sitara-e-Basalat, Star of Excellence Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Crescent of Excellence Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Order of Excellence Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) among many other medals and awards.

Based on his bravery, leadership and successful achievements, ACM Suleman was awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) by the United States of America, King Abdul Aziz Medal Class I by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,[7][8] Order of Merit of the Republic of Turkey by Republic of Turkey,[9][10][8] and Medal of Merit Santos-Dumont by the Federative Republic of Brazil.[8][11]

Awards and decorations

PAF GD(P) Badge RED (More than 3000 flying hours)
Parachutist Badge
Combat Commanders' School Sargodha Instructor's Sword
Nishan-e-Imtiaz

(Military)

(Order of Excellence)

Hilal-e-Imtiaz

(Military)

(Crescent of Excellence)

Sitara-e-Imtiaz

(Military)[8]

(Star of Excellence)

Sitara-e-Basalat

(Star of Good Conduct)

Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

(Military)[8]

(Medal of Excellence)

Tamgha-e-Baqa[8]

(Nuclear Test Medal)

1998

Tamgha-e-Istaqlal Pakistan

(Escalation with India Medal)

2002

10 Years Service Medal
20 Years Service Medal 30 Years Service Medal 35 Years Service Medal Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-

Wiladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam

(100th Birth Anniversary of

Muhammad Ali Jinnah)

1976

Hijri Tamgha[8]

(Hijri Medal)

1979

Jamhuriat Tamgha

(Democracy Medal)

1988

Qarardad-e-Pakistan Tamgha

(Resolution Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1990

Tamgha-e-Salgirah Pakistan

(Independence Day

Golden Jubilee Medal)

1997

Order of King Abdul Aziz

(1st Class)[7]

(Saudi Arabia)

2010

Turkish Legion of Merit[9]

(Turkey)

2010

The Legion of Merit

(Degree of Commander)

(USA)

2010

Santos-Dumont Merit Medal[11]

(Brazil)

2011

Foreign decorations

Foreign Awards
 Saudi-Arabien Order of King Abdul Aziz (1st Class)[7]
 Türkei Turkish Legion of Merit[9][10]
 USA The Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander)

References

  1. ^ APP (7 March 2012). "Air Marshal Tahir Butt appointed new PAF chief". Dawn. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  2. ^ "PAF Public School Sargodha profile" Sargodhians website
  3. ^ a b "Daily Times – Latest Pakistan News, World, Business, Sports, Lifestyle". Daily Times. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b "4 promoted as AVMs". DAWN.COM. 10 October 2003. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b "The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  6. ^ Hyatt, Anthony J. (20 June 2011). "Air Show celebrates 100th anniversary of the Turkish air force". Incirlik Air Base. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  7. ^ a b c "Saudi Arabia Confers 'The King Abdul Aziz Award' to Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force" (PDF). Pakistan Air Force. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g Limited, Alamy. "Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani talks with Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman during farewell meeting at PM House in Islamabad on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Stock Photo – Alamy". www.alamy.com. Retrieved 17 May 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ a b c "PAF chief gets top Turkish award". Dawn. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  10. ^ a b "PAF Chief awarded Turkish Legion of Merit Award" (PDF). Pakistan Air Force. 10 June 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Rao Qamar conferred Merit of Santos Dumont award". Business Recorder. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
Military offices
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2009 – 2012 		Succeeded by
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