TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 18 August 2023 - The Officer Cadets of Intake 22 recently completed their Ground Control Exercise at the FIBUA Village, Penanjong Garrison. The 7-day long exercise adapted a series of confrontation training which highlighted the interaction with the general public. Prior to the exercise, the OCdts had theoretical lessons delivered by Officers from the Chemical Biological Radiological Explosive Defense Unit (CBRE) and Combat Engineering Squadron (CES) of the Royal Brunei Land Force, the Judge Advocate General Office (JAG) on Operational Law and the Military Police. Additionally, the instructors from OCS DA RBAF took part in doing demonstration and practical applications.
Exercise Ground Control provides the OCdts with intensive and comprehensive tactical training. Aside from the basic knowledge, the OCdts were exposed to different scenarios and to the concept of group control practices, the investigation and identification of possible criminals based on character description and the anti-riot control group. Furthermore, the OCdts were able to gain practical skills and techniques necessary to conduct an effective and safe combat routine in urban settings.
The experience has tested the OCdts’ confidence and leadership skill in delivering a prompt decisive and sensible action during time-sensitive situations. It challenged their ability to utilize resources and information, to maintain morale, and mental resilience. The stability operation included performing Vehicle Check Points (VCP), building clearance, Anti-riot routine and patrols.
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