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BERAKAS, Monday, 30 June 2025 – The Officer Cadet School (OCS) recently marked a major milestone for Intake 24 with the successful completion of the Commanding Officer’s (CO’s) Challenge, a 12 km endurance exercise from Berakas Forest Reserve to Berakas Garrison. Designed to push physical and mental limits, the challenge tested 51 Officer Cadets (OCdts) across nine demanding stations that focused on leadership, planning, decision-making skills, command and control, teamwork, and resilience.
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TUTONG, Tuesday, 2 June 2025 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 successfully conducted Exercise First Strike at Pasir Putih, Tutong. The exercise was held over four days and three nights where it simulated a mission to patrol and defend Bruneian territory against a fictional foreign threat.
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TANAH JAMBU, Wednesday, 21 May 2025 – At the Officer Cadet School (OCS DA RBAF), strong emphasis is placed not only on leading others but also on self-discipline and personal accountability. This ceremony marks the second official appointment of officer cadets (OCdts) intake 24 who will take on leadership roles as Section Commander and Second-in-Command (2IC) section commander.
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TANAH JAMBU, Sunday, 11 May 2025 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) from Intake 24 conducted a Jungle Survival lesson at the Jungle Training Area, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JTA DA RBAF). This session aimed to build essential survival knowledge and practical skills in preparation for operating under limited-resource conditions.
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TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 9 May, 2025 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) from Intake 24 completed their Range Package training, which began on 21 April 2025 and was conducted across several training sites. The training focused on improving weapon handling skills and building confidence in using military arms.
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TANAH JAMBU, Saturday, 03 May 2025 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) from Intake 24 completed Bayonet Fighting Training at the Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF). This marked the end of their close combat training phase. The session focused on practical close-quarter techniques like thrusting and bayonet charges. OCdts trained under physically and mentally demanding conditions to build discipline, combat focus, and control.
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TANAH JAMBU, Saturday 19 April 2025 – Officer Cadet School of Intake 24 conducted Exercise First Night, a two-day, one-night foundational fieldcraft training held at the Jungle Training Area, Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (JTA DA RBAF). This exercise marked the Officer Cadets’ (OCdts) first exposure to jungle operations and included their initial overnight stay in the field using the Individual Shelter System (ISS).
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TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 18 April 2025 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) from Intake 24 were recognised for their leadership and performance during a dual ceremony held at the Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF). The event featured both the Rank Appointment Ceremony and the Section Squad Drill Recognition Ceremony.
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TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 27 MARCH 2025 - With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, 47 Probationary Officer Cadets were appointed as Officer Cadets. The Appointment Ceremony was held at the Ceremonial Hall of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampong Tanah Jambu.
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SURAU ASY-SYUHADA, Saturday, 22 March 2025 – The Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) participated in the Munajat Ramadhan which was organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Negara Brunei Darussalam. The event was broadcasted via Video Tele Conference (VTC) and was joined by the Officers, Personnel of DA RBAF as well course participants from Officer Cadet School (OCS).
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Friday, 21 March 2025 - In keeping with the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, the Officer Cadet School Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF) organised cemetery cleaning campaign concurrently in several places for the late Officers, Staff and Officer Cadets that have departed.
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TANAH JAMBU, Wednesday, 19 March 2025 - Today marked the end of the six-week basic military training for the Probationary Officer Cadets (POCdts) of Intake 24. The six-weeks program is a militarization phase which enables the POCdts to manage themselves and transition to a military lifestyle.
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TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 13 February 2025 – The Signing of BAF 122 for 47 Probationary Officer Cadets of Intake 24, Officer Cadet School (OCS) was held today at the Auditorium of Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampung Tanah Jambu.
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TANAH JAMBU, FRIDAY, 24 January 2025 - Following the night after the Officer Cadet of Intake 23’s Sovereign's Parade, the newly commissioned officers celebrated their Graduation Dinner at the Ceremonial Hall, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF).
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TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 23 JANUARY 2025
- With the completion of their Commissioning Course, the Officer Cadets
of Intake 23 celebrated their pinnacle of achievement with the annual
Sovereign's Parade. A total of 52 Officer Cadets (39 Male Officers and
13 Female Officers) consisting of 25 Land Forces Officer Cadets, 17 Navy
Midshipmen, 9 Airforce Officer Cadets and 1 international Officer were
commissioned during the prestigious ceremony held at the Parade Square
of the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) in Kampong
Tanah Jambu. |
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TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 23 January 2025 - A total of 52 newly commissioned officers of Intake 23 received their certificate and sword for the completion of commissioning course in Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF).
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TANAH JAMBU, FRIDAY, 17 January 2024 – The Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 had the privilege of attending a leadership talk delivered by Yang Mulia
Colonel Pengiran Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusof, The Commandant of
Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). The Commandant
addressed the OCdts of Intake 23 in a leadership lesson centered on the
values, skills, and mindset required for leadership in the modern era.
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TANAH JAMBU, TUESDAY, 14 January 2024
– The Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 had the distinct privilege of
attending a leadership talk delivered by Yang Mulia Major General Dato
Paduka Seri Haji Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei
Armed Forces (RBAF), at the Lecture Hall of the Officer Cadet School,
Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF). |
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TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 26 December 2024
– Officer Cadets (OCdts) from Intake 23 participated in a Leadership
Talk at the Lecture Theatre, Officer Cadet School (OCS) Headquarters,
Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). The session was
conducted by Warrant Officer 1 Rozain bin Hj Pungut, the Armed Forces
Sergeant Major (AFSM) of the RBAF.
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TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 26th December 2024
– Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 participated in an orienteering
competition. The competition took place around the compound of Defence
Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). The orienteering
competition was designed to test and enhance the OCdts endurance and
decision making skills. The event was graced by the presence of the
Guest of Honor, Lieutenant Commander Haji Ahmad Ahdaa Bin Haji Ahmad,
RBN, Acting Intake Commander of Officer Cadet School (OCS). Also In
attendance were the Platoon Commanders and Instructors of OCS.
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BERAKAS, TUESDAY, 24 December 2024
– From 23 to 24 December 2024, Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23
successfully participated in a two-day introduction program conducted by
Pusat PRIHATIN.
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MUARA, Sunday, 22 December 2024
– The Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) celebrated
its 14th Anniversary with a Family Day event held at Muara Beach.
Present as the Guest of Honour was Colonel Pengiran Sharifuddin bin
Pengiran Haji Yusof, the Commandant of DA RBAF. The event was also
attended by officers, permanent staff, and Officer Cadets of DA RBAF,
along with their invited family members. |
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TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 19 December 2024
- Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 are stepping up their preparation
to become tomorrow’s military leaders by completing a module on Defence
Instructional Techniques (DIT) Qualification as part of their final
term commissioning course. This program is to equip the OCdts with the
skills necessary to deliver quality lessons to their peers and
subordinates effectively. |
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TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 19 December 2024 - By the consent of His Majesty Sultan
Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji
Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan
of Brunei Darussalam, a Probationary Officer Cadet, who is a recipient
of the Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF)
Scholarship, was officially appointed as an Officer Cadet. The ceremony
was held at the Ceremonial Hall, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed
Forces (DA RBAF), Kampong Tanah Jambu. |
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TUTONG, TUESDAY, 04 December 2024 - The Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 successfully completed the Commander's Challenge, a rigorous annual 42km test that all OCdts must endure prior to commissioning as officers in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
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TANAH JAMBU, Monday, 02 December 2024 - An important day for 4 Officer Cadets of Intake 23 as they receive their respective rank insignias at Officer Cadet School, Mess Hall. The ceremony was officiated by the Guest of Honour, Lt Col (U) Pg Haji Muhammad Yusri bin Pg Haji Sharifuddin, Commanding Officer of OCS. Also present were the Intake Commander, Platoon Commanders and Instructors of OCS.
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BERAKAS GARRISON, Thursday, 28th November 2024 – The Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 have successfully completed the Range Management Qualification (RMQ) program, a crucial part of their military training. This qualification equips them with the skills and knowledge to manage live firing ranges in a controlled setting, ensuring safety and operational effectiveness during training exercises.
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PENANJONG GARRISON, Sunday, 17th November 2024 - In a significant step forward, in enhancing the combat readiness and operational skills of future military leaders, a live firing exercise was successfully conducted for the Land Force Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 at Field Firing Area (FFA), Binturan Range, Penanjong Garrison.
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MUARA, Friday, 15th November 2024 - A closing ceremony was held by the Midshipmen of Officer Cadet School (OCS) Intake 23 at Naval Training Centre (NTC), Royal Brunei Navy (RBN). This ceremony marks the end of the Midshipmen journey in Special-To-Service (STS) Term which ran from 19th August 2024 to 15th November 2024.
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RIMBA, WEDNESDAY, 13th November 2024 – A Leadership Talk was delivered to the Air Force Officer Cadets by Brigadier General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohd Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF). The session took place at the Alap-Alap Room, Headquarters Royal Brunei Air Force Base in Rimba.
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