TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 19 January 2017 – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) consented to grace the Sovereign’s Parade Ceremony for the 15th Intake Officer Cadet held at the Parade Square, Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) in Kampung Tanah Jambu.
The arrival of His Majesty was greeted by the Deputy Minister of Defence, First Admiral (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit and RBAF Commander, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Major General Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah.
Shortly after arrival, His Majesty consented to receive the royal salute and inspected the guard of honour parade commanded by Captain Fadhlullah bin Haji Ismail.
The ceremony proceeded with the march-past before His Majesty consented to deliver the Titah and then granted awards to Officer Cadets who achieved excellence in various fields throughout the course of the 15th Intake.
Receiving the Sword of Honour award was 21775 Officer Cadet Raihana Samraa @ Lily binti Haji Abdul Rahman, who holds a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education from the University of Brunei Darussalam. The Sword of Honour is the highest award given to an Officer Cadet bestowed by His Majesty and signifies the pillar of utmost brilliance for the Officer Cadet who has the highest achievements in basic military training, academic, physical and in all aspects of training.
His Majesty then consented to present the Best Academic Award to 21771 Officer Cadet Wan Nurul Naszeerah binti Mohd Zainal Abidin Ariff who holds a Master of Public Health from Yale University, United States of America. She received the award based on the overall progressive academic results throughout the course.
The Best Military Skills Award was granted to 51653 Officer Cadet Haji Asri bin Haji Awang Anuar, RBN who holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Physics from the University of Brunei Darussalam. The conferment of this award is based on his excellent achievements in all areas of military skills.
Meanwhile, the Best in Physical Training Award was presented to 51659 Officer Cadet (U) Muhd Rusyduddin bin Haji Awang Bungsu, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Brunei Darussalam. The award recognises the excellent performance of the officer cadet in physical training.
A total of 29 Officer Cadets (18 male and 11 female) were commissioned today in which 12 Officer Cadets were commissioned as Royal Brunei Land Force officers; 6 Officer Cadets as Royal Brunei Navy officers; and 11 Officer Cadets as Royal Brunei Air Force officers.
The ceremony continued with three chants of ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’ from the guard of honour parade followed by a doa read by the Head of RBAF Religious Department (JA’MAAT), Lieutenant Commander Haji Ainolnizam bin Haji Ibrahim, RBN.
The ceremony further continued with Junjung Ziarah from the newly commissioned Officer Cadets with their families. His Majesty also consented to receive a pesambah entitled “SAUTUN NIDA” which means spirit to serve the country and nation.
His Majesty also consented to sign a commemorative Royal Parchment and the newly commissioned Officer Cadet Book of Journey. Prior to leaving the ceremony, His Majesty consented to receive another Junjung Ziarah from instructors and officers of the Officer Cadet School including military officers from friendly countries. The event then ended with a group photo session.
The Sovereign’s Parade is the culmination of the RBAF Officer Cadet School’s prestigious intensive military training towards equipping newly commissioned officers with knowledge, faith, discipline, professionalism and leadership skills. The 52-week Officer Cadet training of the 15th Intake started on 22 January 2016 involved a variety of exercises and military activities dedicated to improving the quality of leadership, character and intellect as required for every RBAF officer. They also had opportunities to undergo Bilateral Leadership Exercise with OCS New Zealand and an Urban Operations Training Package with OCS SAFTI MI, Singapore.
UPACARA SOVEREIGN’S PARADE BAGI PEGAWAI KADET PENGAMBILAN KE-15
TANAH JAMBU, Khamis, 19 Januari 2017 – Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam, Menteri Pertahanan dan Pemerintah Tertinggi Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) berkenan berangkat ke Upacara Sovereign’s Parade bagi Pegawai Kadet Pengambilan ke-15 di Padang Kawad, Akademi Pertahanan Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (AP ABDB) di Kampung Tanah Jambu.
Keberangkatan tiba Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia dijunjung oleh Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan, Laksamana Pertama (B) Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit dan Pemerintah ABDB, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Mejar Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah.
Sejurus keberangkatan, baginda berkenan menerima Tabik Hormat Diraja dan seterusnya memeriksa Pasukan Perbarisan di bawah perintah Pegawai Perbarisan, Kapten Fadhlullah bin Haji Ismail.
Upacara kemudian disusuli dengan perbarisan berjalan lalu dan seterusnya Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam berkenan mengurniakan titah dan mengurniakan anugerah-anugerah bagi Pegawai Kadet Terbaik di setiap jurusan bagi Pengambilan ke-15 Sekolah Pegawai Kadet AP ABDB.
Mendahului pengurniaan anugerah ialah Anugerah Pedang Kehormatan kepada 21775 Pegawai Kadet Raihana Samraa @ Lily binti Haji Abdul Rahman, berkelulusan Bachelor of Education in Physical Education dari Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Anugerah Pedang Kehormatan merupakan anugerah penghormatan tertinggi kepada Pegawai Kadet yang dikurniakan oleh Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia dan merupakan simbol kecemerlangan terbaik secara keseluruhan bagi Pegawai Kadet yang mempunyai pencapaian tertinggi di dalam latihan asas ketenteraan, akademik dan fizikal dalam semua aspek.
Baginda seterusnya berkenan mengurniakan Anugerah Terbaik Akademik kepada 21771 Pegawai Kadet Wan Nurul Naszeerah binti Mohd Zainal Abidin Ariff berkelulusan Master of Public Health dari Universiti Yale, Amerika Syarikat. Pegawai Kadet Wan Nurul Naszeerah menerima anugerah tersebut berdasarkan kepada keputusan keseluruhan akademik yang progresif di sepanjang latihan kursus diadakan.
Anugerah Terbaik Kemahiran Tentera dikurniakan kepada 51653 Pegawai Kadet Haji Asri bin Haji Awang Anuar, TLDB berkelulusan Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Physics dari Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Pengurniaan anugerah ini adalah berdasarkan kejayaan beliau mendapat keputusan cemerlang dalam semua mata pelajaran Kemahiran Tentera.
Manakala Pemenang Anugerah Terbaik Ketahanan Latihan Jasmani ialah 51659 Pegawai Kadet (U) Muhd Rusyduddin bin Haji Awang Bungsu, berkelulusan Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies dari Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Anugerah ini merupakan pengiktirafan berdasarkan pencapaian cemerlang Pegawai Kadet dalam latihan jasmani.
Seramai 29 orang Pegawai Kadet telah ditauliahkan hari ini, yang mana 12 orang Pegawai Kadet ditauliahkan sebagai Pegawai Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei; 6 orang Pegawai Kadet ditauliahkan sebagai Pegawai Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei; dan 11 orang Pegawai Kadet ditauliahkan sebagai Pegawai Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei.
Upacara diteruskan dengan tiga kali laungan ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’ dari pasukan perbarisan diikuti dengan bacaan doa oleh Ketua Jabatan Agama ABDB (JA’MAAT), Leftenan Komander Haji Ainolnizam bin Haji Ibrahim, TLDB.
Seterusnya, upacara diteruskan dengan Majlis Junjung Ziarah dari pegawai-pegawai kadet yang baru ditauliahkan beserta keluarga. Baginda juga berkenan menerima pesambah bertemakan “SAUTUN NIDA” yang membawa maksud seruan perjuangan dan semangat berkhidmat kepada negara dan bangsa.
Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia juga berkenan menandatangani Lembaran Kenangan Keberangkatan dan Buku Perjalanan Pegawai Kadet yang baru ditauliahkan. Baginda juga berkenan menerima junjung ziarah dari jurulatih-jurulatih dan pegawai-pegawai Sekolah Pegawai Kadet termasuk beberapa pegawai tentera dari negara-negara sahabat sebelum dijunjung bagi sesi bergambar ramai.
Upacara Sovereign’s Parade adalah kemuncak latihan ketenteraan intensif yang berprestij bagi Sekolah Pegawai Kadet ABDB dalam melengkapkan pegawai yang baru ditauliahkan dengan ilmu pengetahuan, kepercayaan, disiplin, profesionalisme dan kemahiran kepimpinan. Kursus Pegawai Kadet Pengambilan ke-15 selama 52 minggu ini telah bermula pada 22 Januari 2016 yang melibatkan pelbagai latihan dan aktiviti ketenteraan khusus untuk meningkatkan kualiti kepimpinan, perwatakan dan intelek sepertimana yang dikehendaki bagi setiap Pegawai ABDB. Mereka juga berpeluang menjalani Eksesais Kepimpinan bersama Pegawai-Pegawai Kadet New Zealand dan Urban Operations Training Package bersama Pegawai-Pegawai Kadet Angkatan Bersenjata Republik Singapura.