MUARA, Monday, 7 September 2026 – Midshipmen of Intake 25 from the Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF), conducted a familiarisation visit to the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) as part of their ongoing Special-to-Service Term. The visit aimed to enhance their professional knowledge and understanding of naval operations, operational capabilities and specialised maritime assets. During the visit, the Midshipmen boarded KDB DARULAMAN, a Darussalam-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, where they received briefings on the vessel’s operational functions, capabilities and contribution to the Royal Brunei Navy’s maritime defence responsibilities.
The programme continued with visits to the Marine Special Operations Squadron (MARSOS) and Fleet Tactical Aircraft Squadron (FTAS), providing valuable insights into their respective specialised roles, operational capabilities and contributions to naval operations. The Midshipmen were also introduced to the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) unit, where they gained exposure to unmanned underwater systems and their applications in supporting maritime operations. These engagements further broadened their understanding of the integration of specialised capabilities, advanced technologies and operational readiness within the Royal Brunei Navy.
The visit marked a significant learning opportunity for the Midshipmen, strengthening their appreciation of the Royal Brunei Navy’s diverse operational responsibilities and the importance of coordinated maritime capabilities in safeguarding Brunei Darussalam’s sovereignty and maritime interests. Through direct exposure to naval personnel, operational platforms and specialised units, the programme further reinforced their professional development, maritime awareness and foundational knowledge as they continue their journey towards becoming commissioned officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
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PEGAWAI KADET LAUT PENGAMBILAN KE-25 MENGADAKAN LAWATAN KE TENTERA LAUT DIRAJA BRUNEI
MUARA, Isnin, 7 September 2026 – Pegawai Kadet Laut Pengambilan Ke-25 dari Sekolah Pegawai Kadet, Akademi Pertahanan, Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (SPK AP ABDB) telah mengadakan lawatan suai kenal ke Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei (TLDB) sebagai sebahagian daripada program latihan Penggal Special-to-Service yang sedang dijalankan. Lawatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan profesional dan pemahaman mereka mengenai operasi tentera laut, keupayaan operasi serta aset maritim khusus. Sepanjang lawatan tersebut, Pegawai Kadet Laut telah menaiki KDB DARULAMAN, sebuah kapal peronda luar pesisir kelas Darussalam, di mana mereka telah diberikan taklimat mengenai fungsi operasi, keupayaan serta sumbangan kapal tersebut terhadap tanggungjawab pertahanan maritim Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei.
Program diteruskan dengan lawatan ke Skuadron Gerak Khas Maritim dan Skuadron Pesawat Taktikal Armada, yang memberikan pendedahan berharga mengenai peranan khusus, keupayaan operasi serta sumbangan masing-masing dalam menyokong operasi tentera laut. Pegawai Kadet Laut turut diperkenalkan kepada Skuadron Bawah Air Armada, di mana mereka memperoleh pendedahan mengenai sistem bawah air tanpa pemandu serta penggunaannya dalam menyokong operasi maritim. Penglibatan ini telah memperluaskan lagi pemahaman mereka mengenai integrasi keupayaan khusus, teknologi canggih serta kesiapsiagaan operasi dalam Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei.
Lawatan ini merupakan satu peluang pembelajaran yang signifikan bagi Pegawai Kadet Laut dalam memperkukuh penghayatan mereka terhadap kepelbagaian tanggungjawab operasi Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei serta kepentingan penyelarasan keupayaan maritim dalam mempertahankan kedaulatan dan kepentingan maritim Negara Brunei Darussalam. Melalui pendedahan secara langsung kepada anggota tentera laut, platform operasi serta unit-unit khusus, program ini turut memperkukuh pembangunan profesional, kesedaran maritim dan pengetahuan asas mereka dalam meneruskan perjalanan ke arah menjadi pegawai bertauliah Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei.
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