TANAH JAMBU, Defence Academy, Friday, 02 February 2024 – Following the night after the Officer Cadet School Intake 22’s Sovereign’s Parade, the newly commissioned officers celebrated their Graduation Dinner Night at the Ceremonial Hall, Officer Cadet School Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF).
The graduation dinner was graced by Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, the Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). Also present was the Permanent Secretary of RBAF, Yang Mulia Brigadier General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, Services Commanders of RBAF, the Defence Advisor of Republic of Singapore, Yang Mulia Colonel Peter Chee, the Defence Advisor of Malaysia, Yang Mulia Colonel Nor Azizi bin Abdullah, Officers of DA RBAF and the newly commissioned officers of OCS Intake 22.
The Sword of Honour of OCS Intake 22, 1601 Lt Dk Noor Ummiatul Afiqah binti Pg Zainalabidin welcomed the Commander of RBAF to the graduation dinner night. Invited guests and officers were welcomed by the respective newly commissioned officers. The dinner proceeded with welcoming drinks and were entertained by the Pancaragam RBAF alongside the sound of bagpipes, Flute and Tambour Platoon as the symphonic diversion played by the Regimental Pipers of the RBAF.
The Sword of Honour conveyed a speech as part of the tradition of the Graduation Dinner Night whereby she spoke about the heartfelt experiences and journey undertaken by the newly commissioned officers throughout their 52 weeks of training. She also highlighted the gratitude towards the officers and instructors that had guided them with the highest commitment and pride to shape them into well-rounded officers in RBAF.
The graduation dinner night concluded with the signing of parchment by the Guest of Honour and a group photo session.
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