TANAH JAMBU, Monday, 03 August 2026 – Participants of the 16th RBAF Command and Staff Course recently completed a series of study visits from 3 to 6 August 2026 to units across the Royal Brunei Armed Forces following the completion of the Military Capability Module.
The four-day programme commenced with a visit to the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) at the start of the week, followed by the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and concluded with a visit to the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF).
The study visits provided participants with greater insight into the current capabilities, operational roles and future development plans of each Services and Headquarters. Particular emphasis was placed on how their respective capability development initiatives support the priorities and strategic direction outlined in the Defence White Paper 2026.
During the visits, participants attended presentations covering existing capabilities, ongoing projects, operational requirements and future plans. Each presentation was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, which allowed participants to engage directly with commanders and subject matter experts. The discussions provided valuable perspectives on capability planning, joint integration, organisational development and the challenges associated with translating strategic direction into operational capabilities.
The programme was further enriched by the attendance of senior leadership, including the Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force, RBAF Joint Force Commander, the Deputy Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces, and the Chief of Staff of the Royal Brunei Navy. Their participation encouraged open and constructive discussions and provided participants with a deeper understanding of the priorities and considerations influencing capability development across the RBAF.
During the visits, course participants were also given the opportunity to visit the RBAirF Museum, the RBAF Museum, static displays at RBLF and boarded KDB DARULAMAN at RBN. These activities provided additional insight into the development, history and operational contributions of the RBAF.
The study visits complemented the theoretical knowledge gained during the Military Capability Module by allowing participants to observe how capability development principles are applied within an operational setting. The programme also highlighted the importance of jointness, interoperability, effective governance and long-term planning in ensuring that the RBAF remains relevant, responsive and prepared to address future security challenges.
KURSUS MAKTAB TURUS 16/2026 MENGADAKAN LAWATAN SAMBIL BELAJAR KE UNIT-UNIT ANGKATAN BERSENJATA DIRAJA BRUNEI
Para peserta Kursus Maktab Turus ABDB Sesi 16/2026 baru-baru ini telah mengadakan sesi lawatan sambil belajar dari 3 hingga 6 Ogos 2026 ke unit-unit di seluruh Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) setelah menamatkan Modul Keupayaan Tentera.
Program selama empat hari tersebut dimulakan dengan lawatan ke Markas Angkatan Bersama ABDB (MAB ABDB), diikuti dengan lawatan ke Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB), Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei (TLDB) dan akhir sekali ke Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei (TDDB).
Lawatan berkenaan memberikan kefahaman yang lebih mendalam mengenai keupayaan semasa, peranan operasi serta perancangan pembangunan masa hadapan kepada para peserta kursus. Penekanan khusus diberikan terhadap bagaimana inisiatif pembangunan keupayaan masing-masing mendukung keutamaan dan hala tuju strategik yang digariskan di dalam Kertas Putih Pertahanan 2026.
Sepanjang lawatan tersebut, para peserta didedahkan melalui pembentangan mengenai keupayaan sedia ada, projek-projek yang sedang dilaksanakan, keperluan operasi serta perancangan masa hadapan.
Setiap pembentangan diikuti dengan sesi soal jawab secara interaktif yang membolehkan para peserta berinteraksi secara langsung dengan para pemerintah-pemerintah Angkatan Tentera dan pegawai-pegawai yang mempunyai kepakaran dalam bidang masing-masing. Perbincangan tersebut memberikan perspektif yang berguna mengenai perancangan keupayaan, integrasi bersama, pembangunan organisasi serta cabaran dan hala tuju strategik kepada keupayaan operasi.
Program ini turut diperkaya dengan kehadiran barisan kepimpinan kanan, termasuk Pemerintah Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei, Pemerintah Angkatan Bersama ABDB, Timbalan Pemerintah Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei dan Ketua Staf Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei. Penglibatan mereka telah menggalakkan perbincangan yang terbuka dan membina, di samping memberikan para peserta pemahaman yang lebih mendalam mengenai keutamaan serta pertimbangan yang mempengaruhi pembangunan keupayaan di seluruh ABDB.
Semasa lawatan tersebut, para peserta kursus turut berpeluang mengunjungi Muzium TUDB, Muzium ABDB, pameran statik di TDDB serta KDB DARULAMAN di TLDB. Aktiviti-aktiviti ini telah memberikan pemahaman tambahan mengenai perkembangan, sejarah serta sumbangan operasi ABDB.
Lawatan sambil belajar tersebut melengkapi pengetahuan teori yang diperoleh sepanjang Modul Keupayaan Tentera dengan memberikan peluang kepada para peserta untuk melihat bagaimana prinsip pembangunan keupayaan dilaksanakan dalam persekitaran operasi. Program tersebut turut menekankan kepentingan kesepaduan bersama, kebolehoperasian, tadbir urus yang berkesan serta perancangan jangka panjang dalam memastikan ABDB terus relevan, responsif dan bersedia menghadapi cabaran keselamatan masa hadapan.