NEWS HEADLINES
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.
CSC 13/2023 VISIT TO AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE
Friday, 28 Jul 2023 - The Command and Staff Course Delegation spent their final day in Canberra visiting the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The delegation was hosted by the Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Maritime Branch, Mr Hugh Robilliard along with key representatives from DFAT, a renowned institution responsible for shaping and executing Australia’s foreign policy and promoting its national interests on the global stage. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity for the delegation to gain insights into the multifaceted work carried out by DFAT and to foster meaningful exchanges and discussion on AUKUS, South China Sea, maritime security and Australia effort to maintain peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
CSC 13/2023 VISIT TO AUSTRALIAN STRATEGIC POLICY INSTITUTE
Thursday, 27 July 2023 - The Command and Staff Course (CSC) delegation in Australia visited the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) on the fourth day of their Overseas Study Tour. ASPI is Australia’s leading strategy and defence policy think tank.
CSC 13/2023 VISIT TO AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
Monday, 24 July 2023 - The Command and Staff Course Delegation visited the Australian Department of Defence on the first day of the Overseas Study Tour. The delegation had round-table discussions with officers from the Strategic Policy Division and the International Policy Division, including the Head of Military Strategic Commitments Division, Air Vice Marshal Stephen Chappell, and the Assistant Secretary South-East Asia, Mr. David Lewis.