NEWS HEADLINES
MIDSHIPMEN OF INTAKE 23 ENGAGES IN FMBS AND SHIP FAMILIARIZATION OF KDB MUSTAED
MUARA, TUESDAY, 12th November 2024 - A total of 17 Midshipmen from the Officer Cadet School (OCS) of Intake 23 completed navigation practical training at Naval Training Centre (NTC) of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN). This training took place in the Full Mission Bridge Simulator (FMBS) and included familiarization with the RBN asset KDB Mustaed. This comprehensive training is designed to prepare Midshipmen for their future careers in the Naval Forces, ensuring they acquire the essential skills, experience, and knowledge required for effective maritime operations.
LEADERSHIP TALK WITH ROYAL BRUNEI AIR FORCE COMMANDER
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.
OFFICER CADETS INTAKE 23 COMPLETES URBAN OPERATION TRAINING PACKAGE
EXERCISE JUNGLE VICTORY FOR LAND FORCE OFFICER CADETS OF INTAKE 23
TUTONG, SATURDAY, 9th November 2024 – The Land Force Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 have successfully completed their Jungle Victory Exercise, a rigorous 5-days field operation designed to assess their proficiency in core military competencies. This thorough assessment examined their leadership competencies, including their capacity to commant and control effectively, as well as their ability to inspire their team to achieve collective objectives.
OFFICER CADETS INTAKE 23 COMPLETES SAR21 QUALIFICATION SHOOT AND URBAN OPERATION LIVE FIRING
MULTI MISSION RANGE COMPLEX, TUESDAY, 22 October 2024 – In the first week of the Urban Operations Training Package (UOTP), the Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 23 attended lessons at the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute Military Institute (SAFTI MI) focused on the Singapore Assault Rifle 21 (SAR21), which was designed and manufactured in Singapore. The OCdts received lessons on weapon handling, assembly and disassembly within a time limit, and Immediate Action (IA) drills. These lessons were essential for the OCdts to qualify for their SAR21 qualification shoot at the Multi Mission Range Complex (MMRC) in Pasir Laba Camp, Singapore. The objective of these lessons and the qualification shoot was to ensure that the OCdts were properly trained in order to operate a different weapon system, thereby enhancing their confidence in weapon handling, shooting skills, and understanding of the rifle’s mechanics. The lessons and qualification shoot were conducted and assisted by the instructors and OCdts from Delta Wing of SAFTI MI.
INTAKE 23 OFFICER CADETS COMPLETES EXERCISE COYOTE II & EXERCISE COYOTE III
SINGAPORE, Thursday, 17 October 2024 – Exercise Coyote II and III united Officer Cadets (OCdts) from the Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF) and Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute Military Institute (SAFTI MI) for a four-day joint Urban Operations exercise. Held at Neo Tiew BUA and Sarimbun EBUA in Singapore. The exercise focused on honing essential combat skills required for operations in complex urban environments and the OCdts undertook various scenarios that tested their ability to maneuver through urban terrain, execute building clearance, and coordinate tactical operations within the confined and fast-paced nature of urban warfare.