During the last month of his life, His Majesty King Hussein described his vision of a younger generation that would be qualified to lead the family  and  the  country:

"The most important traits to which young men should aspire are mutual respect, frankness, the fortitude to reject malice and a quest for knowledge, starting with the honor of serving in the Jordan Armed Forces - the Arab Army - to be a model for other  young  people  and to earn the honor  that  they deserve  for  their  abilities and  capabilities."

His Majesty King Hussein's sons and daughters have proudly maintained the tradition of training with, and serving in, the Jordan Armed Forces. Prince Hamzah,  at 13 years of age,  began participating in various short training courses with the Jordan Arab Army during his school vacations.