What military roles did Abdullah II hold before becoming king of Jordan?

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Before ascending to the throne in 1999, King Abdullah II of Jordan pursued a significant military career. After graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1980, he served in both the British and Jordanian armed forces.1

His specific roles within the Jordanian military included:

Deputy Commander: In 1993, he was appointed as the deputy commander of the country's elite Special Forces.1
Commander: He assumed the role of commander of the Special Forces in 1994, a position he held until he became king.1