TUTONG , Saturday, 20 September 2025 – Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 24 from the Officer Cadet School (OCS) successfully completed the Commandant’s Challenge, a demanding 21-kilometer, two-day, one-night endurance test in vicinity of Tutong Camp and Penanjong Camp.
This challenge is designed to test the physical and mental limits of the OCdts and serves as an essential part of their training. It prepares them for the harsh realities of military operations by simulating real-world combat scenarios in a controlled environment. The OCdts had to navigate, overcome obstacles, and work closely with their sections, demonstrating not only resilience and discipline but also robustness and leadership, in their ability to endure the challenges.
At the conclusion of the event, 2 Section of 1 Platoon emerged as the overall winner, completing the course in the fastest time. Their achievement reflected outstanding cohesion, stamina, and problem-solving skills. The event concluded with a trophy presentation, officiated by the Acting Commandant of the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF).
The Commandant’s Challenge encompassed a variety of demanding tasks that tested not only the OCdts’ endurance but also their character, intellect, and leadership—qualities highlighted by the Acting Commandant during his remarks. The experience enabled the OCdts to measure their progress, recognise areas for improvement, and develop the mental resilience essential for future military leaders.
This challenge also serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming Commander’s Challenge and reinforces the OCdts’ readiness to take on greater responsibilities in their careers within the RBAF.
‘SETIA, TAKWA, BERANI’
PEGAWAI KADET PENGAMBILAN KE-24 MENAMATKAN COMMANDANT’S CHALLENGE SEJAUH 21KM
TUTONG, Sabtu, 20 September 2025 – Pegawai Kadet (PKdt) Pengambilan ke-24, Sekolah Pegawai Kadet (SPK), telah berjaya menamatkan Commandant’s Challenge, ujian ketahanan sejauh 21km selama dua hari satu malam yang berlangsung di kawasan Perkhemahan Tutong dan Penanjong Garison.
Cabaran ini direka untuk menguji had fizikal dan mental PKdt, mensimulasikan suasana operasi sebenar. PKdt perlu menavigasi laluan, menempuh halangan, serta bergantung kepada semangat berpasukan, daya tahan dan disiplin bagi menamatkan cabaran tersebut.
Di akhir persaingan ini, seksyen 2 daripada Platun 1 muncul sebagai juara dengan catatan masa terpantas mencerminkan kerjasama yang tinggi, ketahanan fizikal serta keupayaan menyelesaikan masalah di bawah tekanan. Majlis diakhiri dengan penyampaian piala oleh Pemangku Komandan Akademi Pertahanan, Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (AP ABDB).
Commandant’s Challenge merangkumi pelbagai ujian ketahanan yang bukan sahaja menekankan aspek fizikal, tetapi juga membentuk sahsiah, kepimpinan, dan intelek para PKdt sebagaimana yang ditekankan oleh Pemangku Komandan dalam ucapannya. Melalui pengalaman ini, PKdt dapat menilai tahap kemajuan mereka, mengenal pasti ruang penambahbaikan, serta memperkukuh ketahanan mental yang penting bagi kepimpinan ketenteraan
Selain itu, cabaran ini turut menjadi persediaan penting bagi menghadapi Cabaran Pemerintah yang akan datang, di samping memperlengkapkan para PKdt untuk mendepani cabaran dalam kerjaya mereka di ABDB.
‘SETIA, TAKWA, BERANI’
