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TUTONG, Thursday, 25 JUNE 2026 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 25 from the Officer Cadet School (OCS), Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), recently completed Exercise Second Strike, a field training exercise conducted in the Tutong training area to enhance leadership, combat readiness, and tactical proficiency in a demanding jungle environment.
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TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 18 JUNE 2026 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 25 from the Officer Cadet School (OCS), Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), recently commenced the Individual Military Appreciation Process (IMAP) and Orders Delivery Training Package as part of their progressive officer development programme.
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BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Sunday, 07 June 2026 – Midshipmen Mohammad Safwan Shafiee bin Haji Abdul Haris from the Officer Cadet School (OCS) of Intake 25, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) departed to the Republic of Singapore for the Midshipmen Course International Officer Bridging Programme and 144/26 Officer Cadet Course starting from 15 June 2026 until 13 March 2027. Present was Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli, the Commanding Officer of OCS DA RBAF, OCS Intake Officers instructors.
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BOLKIAH GARRISON, FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026 – Officer Cadets (OCdt) Intake 25, Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF), conducted an educational visit to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Museum at Bolkiah Garrison.
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PENANJONG GARRISON, THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 25 concluded the Exercise First Strike at Binturan Firing Range, Penanjong Garrison, Tutong District.
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PENANJONG GARRISON, THURSDAY, 21ST MAY 2026 – The Officer Cadet School Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF) held a field rank appointment ceremony for Officer Cadets (OCdt) of Intake 25, which took place at the Binturan Firing Range, Penanjong Garrison.
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TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 25 concluded the Exercise First Look which was conducted at the Jungle Training Area, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Tanah Jambu.
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TANAH JAMBU, THURSDAY, 30 APRIL 2026 – The Officer Cadet School (OCS) at Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), conducted its first leadership exercise, Tactical Command Tasks (TCT), for Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 25 earlier today at DA RBAF compound, Tanah Jambu.
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TANAH JAMBU, SATURDAY, 28 MARCH 2026 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 25 from the Officer Cadet School (OCS), Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), conducted jungle survival training at the Jungle Training Area (JTA), DA RBAF.
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TANAH JAMBU, 28 MARCH 2026 — The Officer Cadet School (OCS), Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), held the First Rank Appointment Ceremony for Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 25, marking their formal appointment into key leadership roles within the intake
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TANAH JAMBU, 13 MARCH 2026 - With the consent of His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, a total of 98 Probationary Officer Cadets were appointed as Officer Cadets during the Appointment Ceremony held at the Ceremonial Hall of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Defence Academy (DA RBAF) in Kampung Tanah Jambu. |
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TANAH JAMBU, TUESDAY, 10 March 2026 - The Passing-Off Parade marked the completion of the six-week Basic Military Training for the Probationary Officer Cadets (POCdts) of Intake 25. This six-week programme represents the militarisation phase, designed to enable the POCdts to develop self-management and successfully transition into the military lifestyle.
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TANAH JAMBU, FRIDAY, 6 MARCH 2026 - In keeping with the spirit of the holy month of Ramadhan, the Officer Cadet School (OCS) at Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), organised a cemetery cleaning campaign held concurrently at several locations to honour the late Officers, Staff, and Officer Cadets who have passed away.
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TANAH JAMBU, WEDNESDAY, 4 MARCH 2026 — In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan 1447H, The Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF) hosted an Iftar gathering with OCS officers and personnel.
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TANAH JAMBU, Tuesday, 17 February 2026 — The Officer Cadet School (OCS) conducted the First Night Exercise for Intake 25 Probationary Officer Cadets, a two-day jungle familiarisation training exercise held at the Jungle Training Area, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces. The exercise marked the Probationary Officer Cadets’ first exposure to the jungle environment, including their initial overnight experience using the Individual Shelter System.
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TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 5 February 2026 — The Officer Cadet School (OCS) held the Signing Ceremony of BAF 122 for Probationary Officer Cadets of Intake 25 at the Auditorium, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampung Tanah Jambu.
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TANAH JAMBU, Saturday, 17 January 2026 - Following the Sovereign’s Parade of Officer Cadet School Intake 24, the newly commissioned officers celebrated the successful completion of their commissioning course with a Graduation Dinner held at the Ceremonial Hall, Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF).
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TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 16 January 2026 - A total of 50 newly commissioned officers of Intake 24 were formally presented with their certificates and swords for their successful completion of the commissioning course at the Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF).
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TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 15 January 2026 – His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, today graced the Sovereign’s Parade Ceremony for the 24th Intake of Officer Cadets from the Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), held at the Parade Square, Defence Academy RBAF, Kampung Tanah Jambu.
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TANAH JAMBU, Wednesday, 24 December 2025 — Yang Mulia Colonel (U) Azmie Iskandar bin Ariffin, Commandant of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), delivered a leadership talk to Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 at the Officer Cadet School, DA RBAF.
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TANAH JAMBU, 19 December 2025 – The Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 had the honour of attending a leadership talk delivered by Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), at the Lecture Hall, Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF).
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TANAH JAMBU, 18 December 2025 - The Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 had the privilege of attending a leadership talk delivered by Yang Mulia Lieutenant Colonel Amirul Adly bin Haji Ali, Acting Commandant of Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF).
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TUTONG, 16 December 2025 – The Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 successfully completed the Commander’s Challenge, a demanding endurance test undertaken before commissioning as officers in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). The challenge required each section to work cohesively while navigating a series of obstacles designed to test their tactical understanding, leadership, and the practical skills acquired throughout their year-long commissioning course.
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TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 27 November 2025 – The Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF), received a working visit from the Commandant of DA RBAF, Colonel (U) Azmie Iskandar bin Ariffin. Also present was the Deputy Commandant, Adjutant and Academy Sergeant Major of DA RBAF.
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TANAH JAMBU, 3 December, 2025 - A total of 20 students from the Brunei International Cadets Exchange Programme (BICEP), representing the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Military Cadets and the National Cadet Corps (NCC) of the Republic of Singapore, were scheduled to visit the Officer Cadet School at the Defence Academy of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF). This visit aimed to provide the cadets with an overview on the introduction of the OCS.
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TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 20 November 2025 - Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF) conducted the End of Special-to-Service (STS) Term Parade for Intake 24 at the DA RBAF Parade Square, marking a key milestone in their progression toward the Final Term. The parade was led by Parade Commander, Lieutenant Abdul Qawi bin Haji Mohd Fadzillah, RBN, was officiated by Guest of Honour, Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli, Commanding Officer OCS DA RBAF, who inspected the contingents. He underscored the OCdts’ rigorous STS training across Land, Navy, and Air domains, highlighting the importance of unit and inter-unit collaboration.
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TANAH JAMBU, Wednesday, 19 November 2025 – The Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 attended a leadership talk delivered by the Commanding Officer of Officer Cadet School, Lieutenant Colonel Faizal Azly bin Haji Rosli. He centred his address on the importance of leadership by example and practicing empathetic leadership, underscoring how these qualities help shape the values, mindset, and professional behaviours of a competent officer-to-be.
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Tutong, Saturday, 15 November 2025 - The Land Force Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 achieved a significant training milestone with the successful execution of a Live Firing Exercise at the Field Firing Area (FFA), Binturan Range, Penanjong Garrison.
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MUARA, FRIDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2025 - The Midshipmen of Officer Cadet School (OCS) Intake 24 concluded their Special-To-Service (STS) Term during a closing ceremony held at the Serasa Watermanship Complex, Royal Brunei Armed Forces. The event marked the end of three-month specialised naval training phase that began on 18 August 2025.
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TUTONG, Friday, 06 November 2025 – The Royal Brunei Land Forces Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 have successfully completed the Jungle Victory Exercise, a demanding five-day field exercise aimed at enhancing their leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and tactical planning skills in various scenarios.
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