RIMBA, Thursday, 15 October 2026 – The Air Force Officer Cadets (OCdts) of Intake 25 from the Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (OCS DA RBAF), attended the inaugural Study Day organised by the Training Group, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), at Dewan Punai, Rimba Air Base. The programme, themed “Air Power,” aimed to enhance the OCdts’ understanding of air power concepts, strategic perspectives and military doctrine in supporting national defence and security.
Throughout the programme, the OCdts observed two debates involving officers undergoing the Junior Air Force Officer Development Course (JAODC). The first debate addressed the motion, “Defence Diplomacy Provides Greater Strategic Value to the RBAirF than Combat Air Power,” highlighting the importance of international cooperation, regional security and combat capabilities in strengthening national defence.
The second debate focused on the motion, “The Royal Brunei Air Force Functions Primarily as an Aviation Support Wing Rather than a Strategic Air Force.” The discussion explored the RBAirF’s operational roles, particularly in air mobility, aviation support and joint military operations, while emphasising the strategic significance of air power in achieving national defence objectives.
The Study Day provided valuable exposure to diverse perspectives on air power doctrine and strategic military issues. The programme reinforced the importance of critical thinking, effective communication, professional development and strategic decision-making, further preparing the OCdts for their future responsibilities as officers of the Royal Brunei Air Force.
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PEGAWAI KADET TENTERA UDARA PENGAMBILAN KE-25 MENGHADIRI HARI PENGAJIAN TUDB
RIMBA, Khamis, 15 Oktober 2026 – Pegawai-Pegawai Kadet (PKdt) Tentera Udara Pengambilan Ke-25 dari Sekolah Pegawai Kadet, Akademi Pertahanan, Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (SPK AP ABDB), telah menghadiri Hari Pengajian yang dianjurkan oleh Kumpulan Latihan, Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB), bertempat di Dewan Punai, Pangkalan Tentera Udara Rimba. Program yang bertemakan “Air Power” ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman PKdt mengenai konsep kuasa udara, perspektif strategik dan doktrin ketenteraan dalam menyokong pertahanan serta keselamatan negara.
Sepanjang program tersebut, PKdt telah menyaksikan dua sesi perdebatan yang melibatkan pegawai-pegawai yang sedang mengikuti Junior Air Force Officer Development Course (JAODC). Perdebatan pertama membincangkan usul “Defence Diplomacy Provides Greater Strategic Value to the RBAirF than Combat Air Power” yang mengetengahkan kepentingan kerjasama antarabangsa, keselamatan serantau dan keupayaan tempur dalam memperkukuhkan pertahanan negara.
Perdebatan kedua pula memfokuskan kepada usul “The Royal Brunei Air Force Functions Primarily as an Aviation Support Wing Rather than a Strategic Air Force.” Perbincangan tersebut mengupas peranan operasi TUDB, khususnya dalam aspek mobiliti udara, sokongan penerbangan dan operasi ketenteraan bersama, di samping menekankan kepentingan strategik kuasa udara dalam mencapai objektif pertahanan negara.
Hari Pengajian ini telah memberikan pendedahan yang berharga mengenai pelbagai perspektif berkaitan doktrin kuasa udara dan isu-isu ketenteraan strategik. Program ini turut memperkukuhkan kepentingan pemikiran kritikal, komunikasi berkesan, pembangunan profesional dan pembuatan keputusan strategik, sekaligus mempersiapkan PKdt untuk memikul tanggungjawab mereka pada masa hadapan sebagai pegawai Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei.
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