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| 12/8/2025 9:27 AM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 05 December 2025 - A total of 44 Officers has successfully completed the Junior Officer Development Course (JODC 02/2025) at the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) today. The course is attended by 24 officers from Royal Brunei Land Forces, 11 officers from Royal Brunei Navy and 9 officers from Royal Brunei Air Force.
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| 12/8/2025 9:16 AM |
TANAH JAMBU, Monday, 01 December 2025 – As the Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 02/2025 enters its final phase, Weeks 5 and 6 place strong emphasis on the Military Studies Module, which is divided into War Studies and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Systems and Policies Studies.
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| 12/8/2025 8:59 AM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 21 November 2025 - The Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 2/2025 continued its professional military education with the National Security Studies module, which deepened participant’s understanding of Brunei’s historical foundations and security frameworks.
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| 11/30/2025 10:17 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 14 November 2025 - The Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 02/2025 at the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) reached a significant milestone in Week 3, marked an important milestone as participants completed the International Security Studies module, gaining essential insights into global and regional strategic issues.
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| 11/30/2025 9:56 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 11 November 2025 – The second week of the Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 02/2025 concluded with the completion of the Foundation Skills Module, which laid a strong groundwork for participants to develop professional writing skills essential in military and academic settings.
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| 11/30/2025 9:49 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 31 October 2025 - The Leadership Module for the Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 2/2025 commenced on 27 October 2025, marking the beginning of an important phase in developing the participants’ leadership potential within the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). The Head of the Leadership and Management Centre (LMC) delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the importance of individual development with emphasis on leadership skills, critical thinking, and the foundational pillars of the RBAF core values.
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| 7/6/2025 11:25 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 3 July 2025 – The Opening Ceremony for the Intermediate Staff Course 25/2025 was held at the Defence Academy of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampong Tanah Jambu, for 46 officers from the RBAF, which includes 1 officer from the Royal Brunei Police Force and 4 international officers from the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Pengiran Haji Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusof, Commandant of DA RBAF, officiated the event, which was also attended by Defence Attachés, Defence Advisers, and other invited guests.
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| 7/6/2025 10:46 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 27 May 2025 – As the Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 01/2025 progresses into the end of the course, Week 5 and Week 6 emphasis Strongly on Military Studies Module, made up of War Studies and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Systems & Policies Studies. The Module provides the course participants with valuable insights into the evolution of military in today’s world.
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| 7/6/2025 10:38 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 16 May 2025 - In Week 4 of the Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 1/2025, the course participants had the honour of receiving a visit from His Excellency Lieutenant General Domingos Raul "Falur Rate Laek“ to the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). The visit offered a meaningful opportunity to engage with international stakeholders at a high level and emphasised the critical role of diplomacy in strengthening global defence collaboration.
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| 7/6/2025 10:25 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 09 May 2025 – During the Week 3 of Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 01/2025, course participants had the honour of receiving a visit from the First Gentleman of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Prindon Sadriu to the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF). The visit provided a valuable opportunity for exposure to high-level international engagement and highlighted the importance of diplomatic presence in fostering global defence cooperation.
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| 5/6/2025 10:31 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 02 May 2025 – Week 2 of the Junior Development Course (JODC) 01/2025 concluded with the Foundation Skills module. The module serves to provide a strong foundation to prepare the course participants to meet the demands of high-level thinking and writing expected in both professional military and academic settings.
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| 5/6/2025 9:57 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 28 April 2025 – The inaugural Junior Officer Development Course (JODC) 1/2025, which began since 21 April 2025, has recently concluded the leadership module where the course participants explored the qualities of being a leader in the military environment.
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| 12/13/2024 9:39 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Wednesday, 11 December 2024 – The Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces concluded a two-day Training Requirement Authority (TRA) Seminar which was conducted from 10 to 11 December 2024.
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| 12/1/2024 5:59 PM |
GADONG, Friday, 29 November 2023 - The course participants of the Intermediate Staff Course 24/2024, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) held an Appreciation Dinner at The Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong.
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| 12/1/2024 5:58 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 28 November 2024 – A total of 38 officers has successfully completed the Intermediate Staff Course (ISC 24/2024) at the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) today. The course was attended by 31 RBAF officers, one officer from the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) and six international military officers from People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore, Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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| 12/1/2024 5:56 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 14 November 2024 – The Intermediate Staff Course (ISC) 20/2024 have concluded a three-week period of the Joint Operations Phase. During the period, the course participants gained an in-depth exposure to key operational frameworks, including the Intelligence Preparation of Battlefield (IPB) and Operational Military Appreciation Process (OMAP), which served as the foundational framework for planning joint operations.
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| 11/17/2024 8:01 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 08 November 2024 – The Leadership and Management Centre Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (LMC DA RBAF) concluded the second session of the RBAF Leadership Model ‘Train the Trainer’ Programme for Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), held from 4 November 2024 to 8 November 2024.
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| 11/17/2024 4:24 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 18 October 2024 – The Intermediate Staff Course (ISC) 24/2024 have been given the honour to engage with the Commandant of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Colonel Pengiran Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusof, where he shared his perspectives on leadership.
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| 11/17/2024 4:23 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 13 October 2024 – The Intermediate Staff Course (ISC) 24/2024 Course Participants have wrapped up the Islamic and War Studies module, exploring the events that have shaped Brunei as of today. The course participants have gained an in-depth insight into Islamic and War studies throughout the one-week module from diverse perspectives through engaging lectures, video teleconferences and site visits.
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| 11/17/2024 4:22 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 04 October 2024 – 13 Senior Warrant Officers participated in the second session of the RBAF Senior Warrant Officers Workshop, which focused on security studies. The session aimed to enhance their intellectual capacity and understand the various contemporary security issues regionally and globally. The workshop covered key topics such as Brunei’s foreign policy, ASEAN's regional role, contemporary security challenges, and RBAF policies and systems. These lessons were delivered by representatives from various departments within the Ministry of Defence, providing participants with valuable insights into regional and global security concerns.
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| 11/17/2024 3:27 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 04 October 2024 – During the 6th week of the Intermediate Staff Course (ISC) 24/2024, participants had a local study tour that aimed to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the governmental mechanisms and strategies in combating security threats.
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| 11/11/2024 10:41 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, 27 September 2024 – The Leadership and Management Centre of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) invited esteemed guest speakers from Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) to address the Intermediate Staff Course 24/2024 on the Islamic Leadership Model and theimportance of well-being to develop proficiency in leadership skills.
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| 9/6/2023 7:33 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 1 September 2023 - The Opening Ceremony of the Intermediate Staff Course 23/2023 (ISC 23/2023) was held today at the Auditorium of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampung Tanah Jambu. Present to officiate the Opening ceremony was the Guest of Honour, Colonel Pengiran Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haii Yusof, Commandant of DA RBAF. Also present at the ceremony were the Deputy Commandant of DA RBAF, Defence Attaches/Advisors and officers from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and Royal Brunei Police Force.
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| 6/24/2023 2:14 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 23 June 2023 – Military study week for officers attending promotion exam phase III concluded with the delivery of the lecture on Defence Diplomacy by the Directorate of Defence Policy. This week also saw the participation of the Directorate of Personnel, Directorate of Logistics, Directorate of Finance and Acquisition, Centre of Science and Technology Research and Development (CSTRAD), Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), and Judge Advocate General (JAG) Office giving their respective lectures.
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| 6/20/2023 10:13 AM |
TANAH JAMBU, Monday, 19 June 2023 – Leadership and Management Centre starts conducting the 4-Week Study Week for Promotional Examinations Part III Written for Commissioned Officers and Special Commissioned Officers of the rank Lieutenant/Lieutenant Junior Grade to Captain/Lieutenant RBN from the 19th of June 2023 until the 14th of July 2023. This 4-week study week which is being attended by 79 RBAF Officers, will cover lessons on Military Studies, Brunei Studies, and Security and Politic Studies. They will sit for their Promotional Examinations in the fourth week.
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| 12/12/2022 6:28 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 9 December 2022 -
The Intermediate Staff Course 22/2022 (ISC 22/2022), Defence Academy
Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) held a Graduation Dinner at
Ceremonial Hall, DA RBAF Kampong Tanah Jambu. Present as the guest of
honour was Colonel Pengiran Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusof,
Commandant of DA RBAF. |
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| 12/8/2022 7:56 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 8 December 2022
– A total of 45 officers completed the Intermediate Staff Course (ISC
22/2022) at the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF)
today. The course was attended by 40 officers from the RBAF, one officer
from the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) and four military officers
from the Republic of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore, and
the Kingdom of Thailand. |
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| 10/28/2022 9:34 AM |
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Monday, 17 October 2022- The 22nd Intermediate Staff Course (ISC 22/2022), Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) commenced the Overseas Study Tour (OST) programme in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
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| 10/20/2022 3:10 PM |
13 October 2022, Thursday - Intermediate Staff Course 22/2022 (ISC 22/2022) conducted its Local Study Tour to different departments and agencies as part of the National Policy Module. The study tour took place for three days which started from Tuesday, 11 October 2022 to Thursday, 13 October 2022. The theme of this year's Study Tour is Brunei Vision 2035 specifically on Goal 3 – Dynamic and Sustainable Economy.
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| 9/15/2022 12:00 PM |
TANAH JAMBU, Friday, 09 September 2022 - The Opening Ceremony of the Intermediate Staff Course 22/2022 (ISC 22/2022) was held today at the Auditorium of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF), Kampung Tanah Jambu. Present to officiate the opening ceremony was the Guest of Honour, Colonel Pengiran Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yusof, Commandant of DA RBAF.
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