Alhakam Hassan
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Lieutenant General Alhakam Hassan Ali Al-Tikriti | |
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| Born | 1944 |
| Died | 2015 (aged 70–71) |
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| Allegiance |  Iraq |
| Branch |  Iraqi Air Force Iraqi Army Aviation Command |
| Service years | 1966–2003 |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Lieutenant General |
| Unit | No. 16 Squadron |
| Commands | Deputy Commander of the Iraqi Air Force |
| Conflicts | Six-Day War Yom Kippur War Ogaden War (seconded to  Somalia)Iran–Iraq War Gulf War Iraq War |
| Awards | Order of Independence (Jordan) Mother of All Battles Medal |
Alhakam Hassan Ali Al-Tikriti (Arabic: الحكم حسن علي التكريتي; 1944–2015) was an Iraqi military officer and pilot from Tikrit, Iraq. Throughout his career in the Iraqi Air Force, he held various leadership positions and served in several conflicts.
Training and certifications
Hassan Ali was born to a Sunni Arab family in Tikrit in 1944, he completed his primary and secondary education in Tikrit before enrolling in the Iraqi Air Force College in 1963. He graduated in 1966 with the rank of pilot lieutenant and was assigned to the Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft. As he continued his service, he transitioned to flying MiG-21 aircraft, further enhancing his skills and expertise in the air force.[1][2]
Throughout his military career, Hassan Ali pursued specialized training both in Iraq and abroad. He obtained several notable certifications, including a Flight Instructor Certificate from Pakistan, a master's degree from the Joint Staff College in India, a Night Flight Instructor Certificate from the United Kingdom, and a Personnel Selection Certificate from the United Kingdom. Additionally, he earned a Higher War College Certificate from the Nasser Academy in Egypt and a Flight Safety Certificate from Yugoslavia. These credentials reflect his dedication to professional development in aviation and military leadership.
In the later stages of his career, Hassan Ali transitioned into a largely political role, serving as the Governor of Babylon until the 2003 invasion of Iraq.