NEWS HEADLINES
OBOE ACADEMIC ENDEAVOUR EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT 24/2024 TOOK OFF TO AUSTRALIA
BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Saturday, 30 November 2024 – The Defence Academy of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces proudly announces the departure of OBOE Academic Excellence Award 2024 recipients to participate in the esteemed programme to Australia especially to its defence forces. The Programme will be held from 01 December 2024 until 05 December 2024 . A send-off ceremony, attended by senior officers, officers, and family members, included a Doa Selamat recited by one of the delegate officers to bless their journey.
COMMAND & STAFF COURSE BRISK WALK ACTIVITY
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Friday, 11 October 2024 - The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, led a brisk walk with the graduates of the Command and Staff Course (CSC) 14. The walk began from Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque, Kampung Tamoi to Damuan Recreational Park. Joining the Honourable Pehin on this journey were Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence as well as the Commandant and senior officers of the Defence Academy RBAF.
14TH COMMAND & STAFF COURSE GRADUATION CEREMONY
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 10 October 2024 - The 14th Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Command and Staff Course (CSC) concluded today with a Closing Ceremony attended by key dignitaries, including The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II as the Guest of Honour. The CSC, which involved a total of 37 course participants, aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of defence and security through a blend of academic and operational planning modules. The guest of honour highlighted the importance of defence diplomacy in today’s complex global landscape and stressed the role of education in nurturing future leaders equipped with critical thinking and decision-making skills.
COMMAND & STAFF COURSE SENIOR LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE
TANAH JAMBU, Monday, 30 September 2024 – The 14th Command and Staff Course (CSC 14/2024) at the Defence Academy RBAF had the privilege to host Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces for a special Senior Leadership Dialogue session. The session titled, “Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making in Complex Environments” highlighted the importance of values-driven leadership and how core values play a crucial role in making effective decisions in challenging situations. He shared personal experiences and strategic insights, inspiring the cohort to adopt a mindset focused on long-term growth and resilience to be better prepared for the future.
SIX OFFICERS RECEIVES AUSTRALIA’S OBOE ENDEAVOUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 17 November 2023 - Six officers from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) officers received the OBOE Endeavour Academic Excellence Award from the Australian Government in recognition of their outstanding results during the recently concluded 13th RBAF Command and Staff Course (CSC) 2023. The ceremony was held at the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF).
CSC 13/2023 VISIT TO HIGH COMMISSION OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM IN AUSTRALIA
Friday, 28 Jul 2023 – The Command and Staff Course Delegation visited High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in Canberra, Australia. The delegation was welcomed and engaged by His Excellency Garry Ramlee bin Haji Ibrahim. During the visit, the delegation had the privilege of engaging in fruitful discussions with His Excellency Garry Ramlee, who graciously shared his insights about Brunei-Australia relation and partnership in terms of trade, security and education. This visit also included courtesy call between Head of Delegation Lt Col (U) Azmie Iskandar with His Excellency.