TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 16 January, 2025 — The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Command and Staff Course (CSC) 15/2025 officially opened today at the Defence Academy RBAF, officiated by Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the RBAF. Notable attendees included Dr. Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor of University Brunei Darussalam, senior officers, and representatives from the Royal Brunei Police Force and international defence attachés.
The ceremony featured a recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah AI-AnfaI by Lieutenant Commander Abdul Azim bin Haji Abdul Rahman, RBN, followed by remarks from the Guest of Honour highlighting the importance of international collaboration. A symbolic flag unfurling underscored the commitment to fostering camaraderie among participants. This year's course includes 37 officers: 16 from RBAF, one from the Ministry of Defence, one officer from RBPF, and 19 international officers from 15 countries including Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, and the USA.
Upon completion, participants will receive the ‘Passed Staff Course (Joint)’ qualification from DA RBAF and Master of Defence and Security Studies from UBD.
