Leadership
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Major General Micheal Rosette Chief of Defence Forces Major General Michael Rosette enrolled in 1982 and commissioned to Lieutenant on 25 November 1988. A career Naval Officer, specializing in Hydrography Major General Michael Rosette is a graduate of the United States Naval War College and holds a Diploma. Major General Rosette was appointed as the Chief of Defence Forces in 2021 after serving as the Chief of Staff. As CDF, he oversees the Seychelles Defence Forces and also in charge of the Force’s operational and administrative command. He exercises command of all SDF components through the Integrated Headquarters (IHQ). The CDF ensures that the SDF fulfils all of its obligations under the Seychelles Constitution. |
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Brigadier Jean Attala Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Brigadier Jean Attala enrolled in 1991 and commissioned from The Royal Military Academy in 1997. He is a career Naval Officer, specializing in Operations, Maritime Search and Rescue Planning. He is a graduate of the Madras University and holds a Master’s Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies. Brigadier Attala was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces in 2025 after serving as Chief of Staff of the Seychelles Defence Forces.
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Colonel Micheal Hollanda Chief of Staff Col. Michael Hollanda enrolled in 1992 and commissioned from the Seychelles Defence Academy in 2002. He is a career Army Officer, specializing in special operations. He is a graduate of the University of Witwaterstrand – South Africa and holds a Diploma in Executive Defence and Security Management. Col Hollanda was appointed as the Chief of Staff in 2025 after serving as the Land Force Commander. As Chief of Staff, he is responsible for ensuring the proper operation of all branches of IHQ and assisting the CDF in the day-to-day operation of IHQ. The CoS collaborates with the Commander/Commandant of various units to keep the CDF informed of the state of operational readiness and to administer all SDF units. |
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Lieutenant Colonel David Arrisol Commander Seychelles Coast Guard Lt. Col. Arrisol enrolled in 1996 and commissioned from the Seychelles Defence Academy in 2002. He is a career Naval Officer, specializing in Marine Engineering. He is a graduate of the Center for Naval Instruction – France and holds a Diploma. Lt Col Arrisol was appointed as the Commander of the Seychelles Coast Guard in 2023 after serving as the Deputy Commander Seychelles Coast Guard. As Cdr SCG, he is accountable to the CDF for the entire organization and safety of the Coast Guard. He is in charge of the overall training, administration, and welfare of his unit, as well as all operations carried out by troops under his command. |
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Lieutenant Colonel Didace Hoareau Commander Special Operation Unit Lt. Col. Hoareau enrolled in 2000 and commissioned from the Seychelles Defence Academy in 2002. He is a career Army Officer, specializing in operations. A graduate of the Madras University he holds a Master’s Degree in Defence & Strategic Studies. Lt Col Hoareau was appointed as the Commandant of Military Training Support Centre in 2022 after serving as the Commandant of the Recruit Training Center. As Cdr SOU, he is accountable to the CDF for the entire organization and safety of the Special Operation Unit. He is in charge of the overall training, administration, and welfare of his unit, as well as all operations carried out by troops under his command. |
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Lieutenant Colonel Archil Mondon Commandant of Military Training Support Centre Lt. Col. Mondon enrolled in 2005 and commissioned from Tanzania Military Academy in 2006. He is a career Army Officer, specializing in Special Operations. He is a graduate of the United States Naval War College and holds a Master’s Degree in Counter Terrorism Studies. Lt Col Mondon was appointed as the Commanding Officer of Special Forces Unit in 2022 after serving as the Deputy Commanding Officer. As Comdt MTSC, his responsibilities are to impart quality education, training and research for recruits and SDF personnel in all the areas of military education and speciality/technical courses. He has a role to ensure that the MTSC develops as a centre of excellence in defence studies through creative and innovative practices in teaching, learning and research. He is also the Public Relations Officer for the SDF.
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Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Zarine Commander Seychelles Air Force Lt. Col. Rodney Zarine enrolled in the force in 2004 and commissioned from Tanzania Military Academy in 2006. He is a military pilot, and qualified as a Captain on board SAF fixed wing aircrafts. He received his wings from Westline Aviation flight school. Lt. Col. Zarine was appointed as the Commanding Officer of Seychelles Air Force in 2021 after serving as the Unit’s Adjutant. As Cdr SAF, he is entirely responsible for the unit’s operational readiness, training, motivation and morale, to ensure the successful execution of all assigned missions. He is also responsible for overall administration and upkeep of all SDF air assets under his command. |
Major Dania Woodcock Chief Medical Officer Maj. Dania Woodcock was commissioned as an Officer in the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) in 2011, following completion of the Military Young Leaders Program and Officer Cadet Course as Best Academic Officer. |
