NEWS HEADLINES
OCS’ TRACK AND FIELD SPORTS COMPETITION
Muara, Royal Brunei Navy’s Track and Field mini Stadium, 21st September, 2019 – OCS’ Intake 18 held yet another sporting event this morning, this time it was a Track and Field Sports Competition organised by 53209 OCdt Abdul Hafiz bin Haji Jimidin and his committee members. The Guest of Honour for the event was Major Khairul Faizin Bin Hj Gapar, the Intake Commander of OCS. The competition was made up of several events such as the 100 and 400 metre run, the 1500 metre run and a 4 x 100 metre relay. The goal of the competition was to show the physical capabilities and teamwork of the Officer Cadets and establish a spirit of healthy competitiveness between them. The Officer Cadets competed by sections, with 2 Platoon’s 2 Section coming up as the overall champion of the competition followed by 2 Platoon’s 3 Section and 1 Platoon’s 2 Section. The Officer Cadets not only showed improvement in their physical performance but also positive growth in their support of each other displaying a great show of comradery and cooperation. This event was a great success as the Officer Cadets not only had a great workout in the form of running, but also had fun in doing so.
OCS’ INTAKE 18’S EVENING DEBATE SESSION
Tanah Jambu, Defence Academy, Friday 20th September 2019– The Officer Cadets of Intake 18 of the Officer Cadet School (OCS) held their first official debate event this evening. There to grace the event was the acting Commanding Officer of OCS, 768 Major Pg Siti Khatamal Zariah bte Pg Kamaluddin. In order to promote friendly competition between the Officer Cadets, the Officer Cadets were divided into a team consisting of Land Force Officer Cadets and another consisting of a combination of Airforce Officer Cadets and Navy Midshipmen. The aim of the event was to challenge the Officer Cadets’ skills in persuasion and presentation and also hoped to establish strong and confident speakers with high thinking capabilities within the Intake. Both teams fulfilled these goals as they displayed great confidence and passion as they debated on different leadership styles. The topics were ‘Millennial Leaders, Challenges and Opportunities for the future’ and the ‘Islamic Leadership Model.’ Each team managed to score wins in the two topics debated about and came out as equal victors, ending the night on a high note. It is hoped that this event is one of the many more to come.
RANK APPOINTMENT CEREMONY
DEFENCE ACADEMY, TANAH JAMBU, 29th August 2019- It was again another proud moment for TWENTY-THREE Officer Cadets as they received their respective insignias yesterday morning at a promotion ceremony in Officer Cadet School (OCS). The promotion ceremony took place at the Officer Cadet’s Mess Hall 1, where the insignia presentation was led by the Guest of Honor the acting Commanding Officer of OCS, Major Pg Siti Khatamal Zariah bte Pg Kamaluddin.
OCS18 TUG OF WAR INTER-PLATOON COMPETITION
TANAH JAMBU Defence Academy, Sunday 23 August 2019 - The Intake 18 Officer Cadets of the Officer Cadet School (OCS) held a Tug of War tournament for their organised sports event. Tug of War was the first organised sport activities that was conducted during the first week of their Special-To-Service (STS) Term. The objective of the event was to prosper the values of teamwork and togetherness within the intake through its respective platoons. Present as the Guest of Honour for the event was the Intake Commander of OCS Intake 18, Major Khairul Faizin bin Abd Ghapar. The event was comprised of 6 teams, whereby each Platoon was divided into 2 teams. All 6 teams competed in a double knockout tournament format, where each team had 2 chances to go into the finals and claim the title of the overall Tug of War champion. The event was finalised with a special mini-tournament where each platoon was put to the test with their 12 strongest competitors to go against one another at the Platoon level. The overall champion for the organised sport was a team from 2 Platoon. Ultimately, the tournament has successfully achieved its objectives and it is hope that Officer Cadets will develop the traits of professional sportsmanship as it is greatly valued in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. The event was concluded with a positive closing remark by the Guest of Honour before dismissal.
THE FINAL ADVENTUROUS SPORTS TRAINING
DEFENCE ACADEMY, Saturday, 10 August 2019 - The Officer Cadets of Intake 18 were scheduled to experience their third and final adventurous sports training. This week, all three Platoons of the intake went to their designated locations based on a rotate basis.
TAKBIR AIDILADHA ENLIVEN THE TRUE MEANING OF SACRIFICES
TANAH JAMBU, Defence Academy, Sunday 11 August 2019 - Today, Brunei Darussalam will celebrate the Hari Raya Aidiladha or commonly known as Hari Raya Korban or Haji among the Bruneians. Surau Asy-Syuhada of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) held a mass Sunat Aidiladha Prayers in the morning. Prior to the event, the eve of the holy day was enlivened and resounded with melodius takbir, tahmid and tasbih at the Surau which were attended by Senior Officers, Officers and the Officer Cadets of Intake 18 of Officer Cadet School (OCS). The morning event began with the arrival of the Guest of Honor, the Chief Instructor of DA RBAF, Lieutenant Colonel Pengiran Mohammad Shamsul Reza bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Hj Tengah. Also present were Senior Officers, Officers and personnel of the Defence Academy. The event was further braced by Officer Cadets of Intake 18 of OCS. The event began with recital of takbir, followed by the mass Aidiladha Sunat Prayers. The event was then concluded with the Aidiladha Sermons which reminded the Muslims to respect and take care of their parents in order to value the sacrifices that they had given. It also reminded Muslims to take this opportunity to be involved with korban and donating the sacrificed livestock to the underprivileged people. The Sermons also helped Muslims to understand the true meaning of Sacrifices as committed by Prophet Ibrahim which signified a remarkable level of Iman and this form of submission should be followed by Muslims for the sake of Allah SWT. The event ended as the attendees shook hands and wished a blissful Aidiladha towards each other.