Military | MINDEF

INSPECTORATE UNIT

Add Description

dIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE

INTRODUCTION

Prior to July 2012, the Directorate of Intelligence was known as the Directorate of Intelligence and Security where it oversees matters of Security before that function was handed over to the Defence Security Branch, Directorate of Strategic Planning/The Defence Minister’s Office.

VISION AND MISSION

VISION

Superior Integrated Intelligence

MISSION

To Enhance Strategic Military Intelligence Capability of The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) And Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) By Providing Strategic, Timely, And Relevant Intelligence Assessment.

ROLES

The Directorate of Intelligence has four (4) major roles, which are:

a. To provide intelligence services in an actionable, effective, timely & accurate manner;

b. To provide strategic and operational military threat assessment for the country, MINDEF and RBAF;

c. As a point of contact for all kinds of interactions between MINDEF and Foreign Defence Organizations as well as foreign missions in Brunei Darussalam; and

d. To produce and oversee the implementation of intelligence and training policies for MINDEF and RBAF personnel.

DEFENCE DIPLOMACY AND COOPERATION

The Directorate of Intelligence also contributes to the defence diplomacy and cooperation efforts at the regional and international levels.

These are through its participations in meetings and gatherings such as the ASEAN Military Intelligence Meeting (AMIM) and the Asia Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference (APICC). The Directorate of Intelligence Is also an active participant in the ASEAN Militaries Analysts-to-Analysts Intelligence Exchange (AMAAIE) in Manila, Philippines and Jakarta, Indonesia respectively. Interactions from these Meetings are regarded as important platforms for confidence building and enhancing cooperation and military relations between countries.

In 2023, the Directorate of Intelligence had successfully hosted the 1st ASEAN Junior Intelligence Interaction Programme held in Brunei Darussalam where 9 countries within South East Asia participated. It was first introduced by the directorate during the ASEAN Chairmanship of Brunei Darussalam in 2021.

In the effort to establish and enhance networking with regional and international military intelligence establishments, the Directorate of Intelligence is also actively cooperating in bilateral intelligence exchanges (INTELEXES) with the military intelligence agencies of friendly countries. The benefits from these INTELEXES are two-folds, firstly, sharing of information and perspectives on the security issues of respective countries as well as security issues of common concerns. Secondly the exchanges promote closer defence relations with the partners hence enriching the defence diplomacy drive. The Directorate of Intelligence currently holds regular INTELEXES with the US, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam.

dIRECTORATE OF PERSONNEL

INTRODUCTION

Directorate of Personnel is made up of a number of departments responsible for a wide range of activities relating to personnel management, administration, career development, welfare and discipline. This Directorate is responsible in formulating, implementing and regulating policies pertaining manning, records, administration, finance, training, education, legal, discipline and welfare.

VISION AND MISSION

VISION

Efficient and effective human resource management

MISSION

To improved personnel level (strength and eligibility) inorder to achieve readiness and sustainability.

ROLES

•   To govern the implementation of policies and regulations of personnel such as recruitment, posting & promotion, salary & allowances, extension of service and retirement.
•   To give advise to unit on administrative matters.
•   To coordinate administrative support for Royal Brunei Armed Forces to foreign agencies.
•   To monitor the development of education in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

1. ROLE OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Monitor and provide advice on matters related to the administration of the units and coordinate the need for administrative assistance required from the RBAF to external parties

2. ROLE OF PROTOCOL OFFICE

Responsible for the implementation of Protocols in RBAF and representing RBAF on National Level and Ministry of Defence.

3. ROLE OF MANNING & RECORD OFFICE

Manage the implementation of policies and regulations related to RBAF Personnel such as:
Postings
Promotion
Extension of Service
End of service
Archival of Personnel Data (Personal document files)

4. ROLE OF FINANCE OFFICE

To advise the Commander of the RBAF and units on all matters relating to finance and accounting in the RBAF including payments for British Loan Service Personnel and contract officers

5. ROLE OF EDUCATION OFFICE

Monitor all matters related to the development of education in RBAF, and as the coordinator for RBAF and Ministry of Education on the syllabus and Examination recognition.

6. ROLE OF DOCTRINE OFFICE

To monitor all matters related to staff duties and the updating of RBAF Training Doctrine.

7. ROLE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICE

To care for the welfare and well -being of retirees and former RBAF Personnel

8. ROLE OF TRAINING OFFICE

To coordinate and monitor matters related to training and courses in RBAF with other ministries or foreign military forces for training or courses offered locally and abroad.

9. ROLE OF RECRUITMENT OFFICE

Responsible to attract local youth who are qualified to be a soldier as a career by organizing career fairs in schools, colleges and higher institutions.
Responsible for administering the process of selection and recruitment of officers and other ranks for potential RBAF personnel.

10. ROLE OF RBAF PRIHATIN CENTRE

To provide services such as prevention education, rehabilitation and self development by a well dedicated counselor in order to improve the quality of military personnel for their service in the RBAF.

11. ROLE OF RBAF BAND

To served military band music and quality entertainment with highly disciplined proportional with other countries

dIRECTORATE OF loGISTIC

INTRODUCTION

Directorate of Personnel is made up of a number of departments responsible for a wide range of activities relating to personnel management, administration, career development, welfare and discipline. This Directorate is responsible in formulating, implementing and regulating policies pertaining manning, records, administration, finance, training, education, legal, discipline and welfare.

VISION AND MISSION

VISION

Efficient and effective human resource management

MISSION

To improved personnel level (strength and eligibility) inorder to achieve readiness and sustainability.

ROLES

•   To govern the implementation of policies and regulations of personnel such as recruitment, posting & promotion, salary & allowances, extension of service and retirement.
•   To give advise to unit on administrative matters.
•   To coordinate administrative support for Royal Brunei Armed Forces to foreign agencies.
•   To monitor the development of education in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

1. ROLE OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Monitor and provide advice on matters related to the administration of the units and coordinate the need for administrative assistance required from the RBAF to external parties

2. ROLE OF PROTOCOL OFFICE

Responsible for the implementation of Protocols in RBAF and representing RBAF on National Level and Ministry of Defence.

3. ROLE OF MANNING & RECORD OFFICE

Manage the implementation of policies and regulations related to RBAF Personnel such as:
Postings
Promotion
Extension of Service
End of service
Archival of Personnel Data (Personal document files)

4. ROLE OF FINANCE OFFICE

To advise the Commander of the RBAF and units on all matters relating to finance and accounting in the RBAF including payments for British Loan Service Personnel and contract officers

5. ROLE OF EDUCATION OFFICE

Monitor all matters related to the development of education in RBAF, and as the coordinator for RBAF and Ministry of Education on the syllabus and Examination recognition.

6. ROLE OF DOCTRINE OFFICE

To monitor all matters related to staff duties and the updating of RBAF Training Doctrine.

7. ROLE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICE

To care for the welfare and well -being of retirees and former RBAF Personnel

8. ROLE OF TRAINING OFFICE

To coordinate and monitor matters related to training and courses in RBAF with other ministries or foreign military forces for training or courses offered locally and abroad.

9. ROLE OF RECRUITMENT OFFICE

Responsible to attract local youth who are qualified to be a soldier as a career by organizing career fairs in schools, colleges and higher institutions.
Responsible for administering the process of selection and recruitment of officers and other ranks for potential RBAF personnel.

10. ROLE OF RBAF PRIHATIN CENTRE

To provide services such as prevention education, rehabilitation and self development by a well dedicated counselor in order to improve the quality of military personnel for their service in the RBAF.

11. ROLE OF RBAF BAND

To served military band music and quality entertainment with highly disciplined proportional with other countries

dIRECTORATE OF FORCE CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION

Directorate of Personnel is made up of a number of departments responsible for a wide range of activities relating to personnel management, administration, career development, welfare and discipline. This Directorate is responsible in formulating, implementing and regulating policies pertaining manning, records, administration, finance, training, education, legal, discipline and welfare.

VISION AND MISSION

VISION

Efficient and effective human resource management

MISSION

To improved personnel level (strength and eligibility) inorder to achieve readiness and sustainability.

ROLES

•   To govern the implementation of policies and regulations of personnel such as recruitment, posting & promotion, salary & allowances, extension of service and retirement.
•   To give advise to unit on administrative matters.
•   To coordinate administrative support for Royal Brunei Armed Forces to foreign agencies.
•   To monitor the development of education in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

1. ROLE OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Monitor and provide advice on matters related to the administration of the units and coordinate the need for administrative assistance required from the RBAF to external parties

2. ROLE OF PROTOCOL OFFICE

Responsible for the implementation of Protocols in RBAF and representing RBAF on National Level and Ministry of Defence.

3. ROLE OF MANNING & RECORD OFFICE

Manage the implementation of policies and regulations related to RBAF Personnel such as:
Postings
Promotion
Extension of Service
End of service
Archival of Personnel Data (Personal document files)

4. ROLE OF FINANCE OFFICE

To advise the Commander of the RBAF and units on all matters relating to finance and accounting in the RBAF including payments for British Loan Service Personnel and contract officers

5. ROLE OF EDUCATION OFFICE

Monitor all matters related to the development of education in RBAF, and as the coordinator for RBAF and Ministry of Education on the syllabus and Examination recognition.

6. ROLE OF DOCTRINE OFFICE

To monitor all matters related to staff duties and the updating of RBAF Training Doctrine.

7. ROLE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICE

To care for the welfare and well -being of retirees and former RBAF Personnel

8. ROLE OF TRAINING OFFICE

To coordinate and monitor matters related to training and courses in RBAF with other ministries or foreign military forces for training or courses offered locally and abroad.

9. ROLE OF RECRUITMENT OFFICE

Responsible to attract local youth who are qualified to be a soldier as a career by organizing career fairs in schools, colleges and higher institutions.
Responsible for administering the process of selection and recruitment of officers and other ranks for potential RBAF personnel.

10. ROLE OF RBAF PRIHATIN CENTRE

To provide services such as prevention education, rehabilitation and self development by a well dedicated counselor in order to improve the quality of military personnel for their service in the RBAF.

11. ROLE OF RBAF BAND

To served military band music and quality entertainment with highly disciplined proportional with other countries

PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION CENTRE

INTRODUCTION

Directorate of Personnel is made up of a number of departments responsible for a wide range of activities relating to personnel management, administration, career development, welfare and discipline. This Directorate is responsible in formulating, implementing and regulating policies pertaining manning, records, administration, finance, training, education, legal, discipline and welfare.

VISION AND MISSION

VISION

Efficient and effective human resource management

MISSION

To improved personnel level (strength and eligibility) inorder to achieve readiness and sustainability.

ROLES

•   To govern the implementation of policies and regulations of personnel such as recruitment, posting & promotion, salary & allowances, extension of service and retirement.
•   To give advise to unit on administrative matters.
•   To coordinate administrative support for Royal Brunei Armed Forces to foreign agencies.
•   To monitor the development of education in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

1. ROLE OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Monitor and provide advice on matters related to the administration of the units and coordinate the need for administrative assistance required from the RBAF to external parties

2. ROLE OF PROTOCOL OFFICE

Responsible for the implementation of Protocols in RBAF and representing RBAF on National Level and Ministry of Defence.

3. ROLE OF MANNING & RECORD OFFICE

Manage the implementation of policies and regulations related to RBAF Personnel such as:
Postings
Promotion
Extension of Service
End of service
Archival of Personnel Data (Personal document files)

4. ROLE OF FINANCE OFFICE

To advise the Commander of the RBAF and units on all matters relating to finance and accounting in the RBAF including payments for British Loan Service Personnel and contract officers

5. ROLE OF EDUCATION OFFICE

Monitor all matters related to the development of education in RBAF, and as the coordinator for RBAF and Ministry of Education on the syllabus and Examination recognition.

6. ROLE OF DOCTRINE OFFICE

To monitor all matters related to staff duties and the updating of RBAF Training Doctrine.

7. ROLE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICE

To care for the welfare and well -being of retirees and former RBAF Personnel

8. ROLE OF TRAINING OFFICE

To coordinate and monitor matters related to training and courses in RBAF with other ministries or foreign military forces for training or courses offered locally and abroad.

9. ROLE OF RECRUITMENT OFFICE

Responsible to attract local youth who are qualified to be a soldier as a career by organizing career fairs in schools, colleges and higher institutions.
Responsible for administering the process of selection and recruitment of officers and other ranks for potential RBAF personnel.

10. ROLE OF RBAF PRIHATIN CENTRE

To provide services such as prevention education, rehabilitation and self development by a well dedicated counselor in order to improve the quality of military personnel for their service in the RBAF.

11. ROLE OF RBAF BAND

To served military band music and quality entertainment with highly disciplined proportional with other countries

JABATANARAH AGAMA ANGKATAN BERSENJATA DIRAJA BRUNEI (jama'at)

INTRODUCTION

Directorate of Personnel is made up of a number of departments responsible for a wide range of activities relating to personnel management, administration, career development, welfare and discipline. This Directorate is responsible in formulating, implementing and regulating policies pertaining manning, records, administration, finance, training, education, legal, discipline and welfare.

VISION AND MISSION

VISION

Efficient and effective human resource management

MISSION

To improved personnel level (strength and eligibility) inorder to achieve readiness and sustainability.

ROLES

•   To govern the implementation of policies and regulations of personnel such as recruitment, posting & promotion, salary & allowances, extension of service and retirement.
•   To give advise to unit on administrative matters.
•   To coordinate administrative support for Royal Brunei Armed Forces to foreign agencies.
•   To monitor the development of education in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

1. ROLE OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Monitor and provide advice on matters related to the administration of the units and coordinate the need for administrative assistance required from the RBAF to external parties

2. ROLE OF PROTOCOL OFFICE

Responsible for the implementation of Protocols in RBAF and representing RBAF on National Level and Ministry of Defence.

3. ROLE OF MANNING & RECORD OFFICE

Manage the implementation of policies and regulations related to RBAF Personnel such as:
Postings
Promotion
Extension of Service
End of service
Archival of Personnel Data (Personal document files)

4. ROLE OF FINANCE OFFICE

To advise the Commander of the RBAF and units on all matters relating to finance and accounting in the RBAF including payments for British Loan Service Personnel and contract officers

5. ROLE OF EDUCATION OFFICE

Monitor all matters related to the development of education in RBAF, and as the coordinator for RBAF and Ministry of Education on the syllabus and Examination recognition.

6. ROLE OF DOCTRINE OFFICE

To monitor all matters related to staff duties and the updating of RBAF Training Doctrine.

7. ROLE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICE

To care for the welfare and well -being of retirees and former RBAF Personnel

8. ROLE OF TRAINING OFFICE

To coordinate and monitor matters related to training and courses in RBAF with other ministries or foreign military forces for training or courses offered locally and abroad.

9. ROLE OF RECRUITMENT OFFICE

Responsible to attract local youth who are qualified to be a soldier as a career by organizing career fairs in schools, colleges and higher institutions.
Responsible for administering the process of selection and recruitment of officers and other ranks for potential RBAF personnel.

10. ROLE OF RBAF PRIHATIN CENTRE

To provide services such as prevention education, rehabilitation and self development by a well dedicated counselor in order to improve the quality of military personnel for their service in the RBAF.

11. ROLE OF RBAF BAND

To served military band music and quality entertainment with highly disciplined proportional with other countries

judge advocate general (jag)

INTRODUCTION

Formally established on the 3rd March 2003, Judge Advocate General’s Office began its journey in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces as a small unit formerly known as the ‘Military Legal Unit’ (MLU) under the purview of the Directorate of Personnel. On 1 January 2021, as part of the review of its structure, JAG was effectively transferred under the Commander RBAF Secretariat Office.

As the principal legal advisor to the RBAF and Ministry of Defence, JAG plays a crucial role in providing guidance and legal advice in relation to discipline, administration, operation, training and policy to all RBAF Commanders and command holders as to allow them to make just and rational decisions and actions based on the Principles of Justice and due process in accordance with RBAF and National Laws.

JAG currently comprises 4 main divisions: Prosecution, Operations, Policy & Legislation, and General Advisory. Whilst JAG as a whole, acts as the principal legal advisor to the RBAF and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) on all matters pertaining to law, each of these 4 divisions has distinct legal roles and responsibilities in the overall execution of JAG’s functions. JAG is also the national legal Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Operational Law and Military Disciplinary Law matters.

VISION AND MISSION

MISSION

To provide timely, accurate and practical legal advice and assistance to the chain of command

PRIMARY ROLE

Principal legal adviser to the Commander of RBAF and the Chain of Command on All Matters Pertaining to Law

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prosecution

Ensures Rule of Law is upheld in Military Justice System
Main adviser on legal matters pertaining to offences, disciplinary matters & civil breaches
Rendering advice throughout an Investigation Process (close working relations with the special Investigations Branch, Military Police RBAF)
Military Detention Matters
Sole provider of Summary Dealing and Court Martial Courses
Responsible for rendering legal training/briefings throughout RBAF on disciplinary law (IOTC, ISC, PROMEX, CO Coy, CSC)

Operational

Ensures the legality and legitimacy of RBAF operations (use of force)
Involves in joint-planning process for operations at JFHQ and Units level
Involves in ROE formulation and guidance cards
Involves in all RBAF & National and Multi-National Exercises
Provide in-house training/courses on matters related to operational law

Policy & Legislation

Policy: Ensuring RBAF policies are in line with the national stance

JPKN Committee
Workplace Harassment
Manning & Record Instructions
Pay Manual
Training Safety Regulations

Manual of Security

Legislation: Review primary act and promulgation of subsidiary legislations

Amendment of RBAF Act
Promulgation of RBAF (Board of Inquiry) Rules
Promulgation of RBAF Rules of Procedure and RBAF (Imprisonment & Detention) Rules
Promulgation of RBAF (Summary Jurisdiction) Regulations
Amendment of RBAF Rules of Procedure
Promulgation of RBAF Regulations
Amendment of RBAF (Pensions) Regulations
Amendment of RBAF (Summary Jurisdiction) Regulations
Comments on the amendment to Visiting Forces Act

General Advisory

* General advisor on a wide range of legal issues including:

Contract/Agreement Review
Contractual breaches
MOUs
Direct Engagement with Services
Engagement with other Government Agencies (i.e. AGC, RBPF, BSP, BSM)
Acquisition of Assets
Civil and Syariah Matters within RBAF – personnel private legal issues, probono

Miscellaneous

ASEAN Women for Peace Registry (AWPR) – Head JAG appointed as National Representative of AWPR
AG serves as Training Providers within and outside RBAF

Externally, JAG provides training packages for EDPMMO & SGO
Internally, JAG provides Summary Dealing, President & Members Courses, RBAF Act, Military Law Operations Courses

prihatin centre

INTRODUCTION

RBAF Counselling Centre was officially established on 3 March 2003. At the early stage, the Centre functions in collaboration with ‘JPKN ABDB’ to counter drug abuse issues within RBAF. Now with 4 new branches, namely drug rehabilitation, training and research, counselling and para-counselling, and family development, the Centre has been pro-active in addressing various issues pertaining to personal issues, career and family. Currently, there are 1 professional counsellor and 11 trained counsellors.

VISION AND MISSION

VISION

The Centre’s vision is to become a professional organisation in the military setting contributing towards quality enhancement, status, self-worth, integrity and potentials of personnel in RBAF/ Ministry of Defence besides family members through counselling service, psychology and associated programmes.

MISSION

The Centre’s mission is to enhance the harmony of its personnel through:
1.    Mobilise knowledge and skills in counselling to all levels.
2.    Provide assistance in any efforts towards application of scientific knowledge in the counselling field in shaping quality and effective military personnel.
3.    Enhance professional development of members through education, trainings and research.

OBJECTIVES

The Centre’s objectives are:
1.    To make counselling a respected profession.
2.    Assist in enhancing RBAF profile through counselling service.
3.    Provide service to contributive personnel.
4.    Empower personnel’ s mental and emotional readiness.
5.   To reap benefits of relevant counselling and psychology principles to fulfill the military requirements.