Faisal Khalid M Albogami
Retired Brigadier General - Real Estate Manager - Legal Advisor - Security Expert
Summary
A Gulf War veteran with over 30 years of distinguished service in the Saudi Arabian National Guard, culminating as a Brigadier General, I spearheaded operations management and strategic planning, significantly enhancing military efficiency and training over 5,000 troops. My leadership and analytical skills were pivotal in developing the National Guard’s Prison Guidelines and leading high-stakes delegations to the United States Army.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Commander of Anti-tank Platoon (2nd Lieutenant)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
01.1991 - 03.1992
2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion - Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Mechanized Brigade
Deployed at the peak of the Gulf War. .
Commander of Light Infantry Platoon (2nd Lieutenan
Saudi Arabian National Guard
04.1992 - 11.1993
19th Light Infantry Battalion - Caliph Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Light Infantry Brigade.
Commander of Guards Company (2nd/1st Lieutenant)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
12.1993 - 06.1997
The Special Guards Battalion - Western Sector.
During my time at the Special Guards Battalion, I've overseen the protection of several vital areas, such as:
• Jeddah's Television Building.
• The American Embassy in Jeddah.
• Jeddah's Water Distillery Factory.
• King Fahad's Telecommunication City.
• The Radio Station at Bahrah.
Investigation Officer (1st Lieutenant/Captain)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
07.1997 - 12.2002
1st Military Police Battalion - Western Sector - HQ in Jeddah.
Shortly after returning from Fort McClellan, I was deployed to the 1st Military Police Battalion in the Western Sector as an investigation officer until I was promoted to the rank of Captain.
The same battalion later on developed and grew to become the Military Police Command Brigade of the Western Sector, which had four battalions plus the command company, two of which I oversaw their establishment and took their command later on in my career.
Head of MP Military Prison (Captain/Major)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
01.2003 - 05.2005
Military Police Command Brigade - Western Sector - HQ in Jeddah.
At my time there I've wrote the National Guard's Prison Guidelines which are still used today in every military prison in the Saudi Arabian National Guard.
Deputy Head of Investigation (Major/Lt. Colonel)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
06.2005 - 01.2007
Military Police Command Brigade - Western Sector - HQ in Jeddah.
After returning from Fort Leonard Wood, I was the first National Guard officer to obtain the CID special agent post graduate diploma. I was assigned to be the second in command of the investigation department at the Western Sector Military Police Command Brigade at their Jeddah headquarters.
Head of Investigation (Lieutenant Colonel)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
02.2007 - 12.2010
Military Police Command Brigade - Western Sector - Jeddah HQ.
After getting promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, I was assigned the command of the investigation department at the Western Sector Military Police Command Brigade.
Commander of Al Madinah's MP Battalion (Colonel)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
01.2011 - 03.2013
Military Police Command Brigade - Western Sector.
I was assigned with the mission to oversee the transformation of the Military Police Unit in Madinah from a company to a battalion. During that time I've successfully established the internal departments of the battalion's command, as well as assigning the newly formed companies within it with their various duties and recommended officers to take command in the future.
Commander of Taif's MP Battalion (Colonel)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
04.2013 - 01.2017
Military Police Command Brigade - Western Sector.
After a successful experience in establishing & commanding Madinah's Military Police Battalion, I was assigned the same task in Taif and was successful at achieving it. During my time as commander I was part of a delegation to the United States Army on behalf of the Saudi Arabian National Guard.
Commander of W.Sector MP Operations (Brig.General)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
02.2017 - 12.2020
Military Police Command Brigade - Western Sector - HQ in Jeddah.
During my time at the commander of operations, I over saw the development and training of five thousands plus troops at our command. As well as overseeing the operations of the Western Sector Military Police in general. During that time also, I was chosen to be the head of the National Guard delegation to the United States Army Military Police in 2019. I was retired from my duty in 2020 after serving my country for 30 years.
Legal Advisor - Manager
Mohsen Alakoor's Family Estate
08.2009 - Current
Handling legal issues at our family's estate, as well as day to day management of property.
Freelance Business Owner
Alakoor Real Estate Firm
01.2021 - Current
Overseeing and management of real estate and giving legal advice with regards to real estate law.
Education
BSc in Military Science -
King Khalid Military Academy
Riyadh 1991
Post Graduate Diploma - Apprentice Criminal Investigation Agent Course
United States Army Military Police School
Fort Leonard Wood Missouri2005
Post Graduate Diploma - Management of Security Crisis
King Fahad Security College
Riyadh2016
Skills
Leadership
Training and Development
Strategic Planning
Military Strategy
Counter Terrorism
Operations Management
Counter Intelligence
Criminal Investigation
Organization Development
Staffing oversight
Policies and Procedures Development
Decision-Making
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical Skills
Time Management
Goal Setting
Reliability
Adaptability
Performance Evaluations
Incident Response
Financial Management
Financial Planning
Public Speaking
Negotiation
Budget Control
Talent Allocation
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Crisis Management
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Courses
- 1995: American Language Course - Defense Language Institute (English Language Center), San Antonio TX. (1st time).
- 1995 - 1996: Military Police Basic Training Course - Fort McClellan, AL.
- 1997: Military Police, Train The Trainer & Common Corps Training - SANG Western Sector & US Army.
- 1999 - 2000: Military Police Advance Training - Royal Saudi Arabian Land Force Military Police School, Taif.
- 2004: American Language Course - Defense Language Institute (English Language Center), San Antonio TX. (2nd time).
- 2004 - 2005: Apprentice CID Special Agent Course (Post Graduate Diploma) - United States Military Police School, Fort Leonard MO.
- 2005: US Department of The Army - Computer User Security Training - Fort Gordon, GA.
- 2005: Department of The Army - Instructor Training Course - Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
- 2010: Problem Solving & Decision Making Course - Institute of Public Administration, Jeddah.
- 2012: Strategic Planning Course - Institute of Public Administration, Jeddah.
- 2012: Computer User for Human Resources Purposes Course - SANG Western Sector.
- 2014: Computer User for Administration Purposes Course - SANG Western Sector.
- 2015 - 2016: Management of Security Crisis Course (Post Graduate Diploma) - King Fahad Security College.
- 2017: Workshop on The Security Education Process - Prince Naif University of Security Sciences.
- 2018: Fundamentals of International Humanitarian Law - ICRC, MoD & HRC - Tabuk, KSA.
- 2020: Real Estate Marketing Course - Technical and Vocational Training Corporations.
Honors
- Medal of Kuwait Liberation (Operation Desert Storm).
- Military Ribbon of Battle (Operation Desert Storm).
- Centennial Military Ribbon.
- Military Merit Ribbon.
- Military Management Ribbon.
- Military Security Ribbon (Global War on Terrorism).
- Military Medal of Hajj Service (x2).
- Hajj Security Campaign (x26).
- Military Service Medal (x3).
- United States Army Military Police Allied Student Badge (x2).
- Honorary Rank of Colonel from the Governor of the State of Alabama (1996).
Conferences and Delegations
- 2005: Head of the Saudi Arabian National Guard welcoming committee to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense delegation to the United States Army in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
- 2009: Representing the National Guard at the Hajj committee, and establishing the National Guard Hajj trafficking strategy.
- 2014: International Heads of Police Conference in Florida Participant.
- 2014: Member of the Saudi Arabian National Guard delegation to Washington DC.
- 2014: Member of the Saudi Arabian National Guard delegation to Northrop Grumman.
- 2019: Head of the Saudi Arabian National Guard Military Police delegation to the United States Army Military Police School in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Letters of Gratitude and Recognition
- Letter of Commendation for Successfully Commanding Taif's Military Police Battalion.
- Letter of Commendation for Successfully Commanding Madinah's Military Police Battalion.
- Letter of Commendation for Achieving Distinction at The Postgraduate Diploma of Crisis Management Studies from the Saudi Arabian National Guard.
- Letter of Commendation for Achieving Distinction at The Postgraduate Diploma of Crisis Management Studies from King Fahad Security College.
- Letter of Commendation for Successfully Heading the Operations of The Western Sector's Military Police.
- Letter of Commendation for Achieving Distinction from the United States Army Chief of International Students.
- Letter of Commendation from the Director of the Social Development Center in Madinah.
- Letter of Commendation from The Taif Cavalry Club.
- Letter of Commendation for Achieving 1st Place in Officer Target Shooting Training.
- Letter of Commendation for Writing The Workplace Guidelines on Policy & Procedures.
Timeline
Freelance Business Owner
Alakoor Real Estate Firm
01.2021 - Current
Commander of W.Sector MP Operations (Brig.General)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
02.2017 - 12.2020
Commander of Taif's MP Battalion (Colonel)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
04.2013 - 01.2017
Commander of Al Madinah's MP Battalion (Colonel)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
01.2011 - 03.2013
Legal Advisor - Manager
Mohsen Alakoor's Family Estate
08.2009 - Current
Head of Investigation (Lieutenant Colonel)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
02.2007 - 12.2010
Deputy Head of Investigation (Major/Lt. Colonel)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
06.2005 - 01.2007
Head of MP Military Prison (Captain/Major)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
01.2003 - 05.2005
Investigation Officer (1st Lieutenant/Captain)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
07.1997 - 12.2002
Commander of Guards Company (2nd/1st Lieutenant)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
12.1993 - 06.1997
Commander of Light Infantry Platoon (2nd Lieutenan
Saudi Arabian National Guard
04.1992 - 11.1993
Commander of Anti-tank Platoon (2nd Lieutenant)
Saudi Arabian National Guard
01.1991 - 03.1992
BSc in Military Science -
King Khalid Military Academy
Post Graduate Diploma - Apprentice Criminal Investigation Agent Course
United States Army Military Police School
Post Graduate Diploma - Management of Security Crisis
King Fahad Security College
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