Message by Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger, the Faithful Prophet, and all his family and companions”. The Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) is one of the outstanding achievements of Oman’s comprehensive renaissance, as it stands as a towering edifice, a mighty pillar and fortified castle safeguarding the homeland. The Supreme Commander - may Allah honour him – accorded SAF the highest attention and munificence, providing the Armed Forces with generous funding and ample opportunities to develop and modernize, progressively improving qualifications and training so that they are equipped to fulfil their noble national duties of safeguarding all that has been achieved over the years of the blessed renaissance march, and preserving all that is dear to us. To this end, the Sultan's Armed Forces, in all of their many service branches, assert their complete readiness to play their assigned roles and perform their noble mission to protect the homeland and defend its borders, forming an impenetrable shield and acting as a vigilant protector so that the flag of Oman will always fly high over this sovereign and glorious land. Our soldiers, who possess courage, a spirit of daring, sincerity and dedication also reaffirm their enduring commitment to make personal sacrifices for the good of the homeland and its standing in the world. They follow in the exemplary footsteps of their forefathers whose sacrifices and triumphs are recorded in the annals of Omani history. Our well-trained, highly-motivated servicemen and women keep watch over the land, skies and seas of this homeland. The Office of Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces is principally involved in supporting and developing the capabilities and readiness of the Sultan’s Armed Forces. Its directorates and branches are responsible for furthering military development in social, technical, media, sports, administrative, educational, training, and other fields. The office attaches great importance to providing its members with the necessary means to function at the highest levels and ensures that the different services benefit from the huge advances afforded by modern technologies, particularly those concerned with electronic management systems, widely credited with raising productivity and efficiency. The Sultan's Armed Forces will always remain steadfastly loyal to the words of its eternal motto “Belief in Allah, Loyalty to the Sultan, Defence of the Homeland”.
