TANAH JAMBU, Thursday, 28 April 2016 – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Saadul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces consented to grace the Sovereign’s Parade Ceremony for the 14th Intake Officer Cadet held at the parade square of the new Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces in Kampung Tanah Jambu.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Lieutenant Prince Abdul Mateen ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah. This is the first time a Sovereign’s Parade is ever held at the new academy in Kampung Tanah Jambu.
The arrival of His Majesty was greeted by the Commander of RBAF, 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 inspect the guard of honour parade commanded by Lieutenant (U) Haji Muhd Adif bin Haji Zaman.
The ceremony proceeded with the March-Past before His Majesty Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to deliver the Titah and then granted awards to the Best Officer Cadet in each course of the 14th Intake Officer Cadet. Preceding the award of ‘Sword of Honour’ was 51319 Officer Cadet Muhd Farasul Wa’ie bin Wadi, RBN, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) holder in Historical Studies from University 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 phase two training.
His Majesty then consented to present the Best Academic Award to 51313 Officer Cadet Muhamad Afandi bin Juna who holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology from Bangor University, United Kingdom. Officer Cadet Muhammad Afandi received the award based on the overall progressive academic results throughout the course.
Best Military Skills Award was granted to 51322 Officer Cadet (U) Muhd Khairi Zulfitri Hafizuddin bin Zulkapli who holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry from University of Leicester, United Kingdom. The conferment of this award is based on his excellent achievements in all areas of military skills.
While the Best in Physical Training is 51314 Officer Cadet Muhammad Ihya’uddin bin Haji Ishak, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Tourism (Hons) Management, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia. This award recognises the excellence performance of the officer cadet in physical training.
A total of 34 Officer Cadets were commissioned today where 17 Officer Cadets were commissioned as Royal Brunei Land Forces officers, 8 Officer Cadets were commissioned as Royal Brunei Navy Officers and 9 Officer Cadets were commissioned as Royal Brunei Air Force officers. This commissioning includes an Officer Cadet with a holder in Doctorate in Medicine and two Officer Cadets are graduates of Doctor of Dentistry.
The ceremony continued with three chants of ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’ from the guard of honour parade followed by a du’a read by Assistant Head of RBAF Religious Department (JA’MAAT), Captain Ariffin bin Amit.
His Majesty then proceeded to the ‘Ceremonial Hall for the official opening of the new Defence Academy RBAF. Previously, Defence Academy RBAF was placed temporarily at the Sungai Akar Camp. The construction of the new Defence Academy RBAF started in early 2013 and it is a project under the 10th National Development Plan (10th NDP). Among the objectives of the Defence Academy RBAF is planning, managing and meeting the training needs of RBAF Officers in a systematic way; establishing a positive learning experience for all students at the Defence Academy; promoting the Defence Academy overseas as well as to strengthen ties with other Defence Academies and plan official accreditation to all students of the Defence Academy.
The ceremony continued with a light refreshment followed by a ‘junjung ziarah’’ from the newly commissioned Officer Cadets with their families on His Majesty. His Majesty also consented to receive a ‘pesambah’ entitled “NUR UKHUWAH” which means light of unity.
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 some military officers from friendly countries. The event then ended with a group photo session.
The 52-weeks Officer Cadet training course of the 14th Intake started on 8 May 2015 which involves a variety of exercises and military activities dedicated to improving the quality of leadership, character and intellect as required for each officer of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. In addition, high spiritual qualities continue to be instilled to produce a competent and visionary officer in the RBAF.
UPACARA SOVEREIGN’S PARADE BAGI PEGAWAI KADET PENGAMBILAN KE 14
TANAH JAMBU, Khamis, 28 April 2016 – 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 pagi tadi berkenan berangkat ke Upacara Sovereign’s Parade bagi Pegawai Kadet Pengambilan ke 14 di Padang Kawad Akademi Pertahanan Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (AP ABDB) yang baru di Kampung Tanah Jambu.
Turut berangkat ialah Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Duli Leftenan Pengiran Muda ’Abdul Mateen ibni Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah. Upacara Sovereign’s Parade pada kali ini merupakan yang pertama kali diadakan di Kampung Tanah Jambu.
Keberangkatan tiba Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia dijunjung oleh 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, Leftenan (U) Muhd Adif bin Haji Zaman.
Acara disusuli dengan perbarisan berjalan lalu, 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 Keempat Belas Sekolah Pegawai Kadet AP ABDB.
Mendahului pengurniaan anugerah ialah Anugerah Pedang Kehormatan (Sword of Honour) kepada 51319 Pegawai Kadet Muhd Farasul Wa’ie bin Wadi, TLDB yang berkelulusan Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Historical Studies, University Brunei Darussalam.
Anugerah Pedang Kehormatan merupakan anugerah penghormatan tertinggi bagi seorang Pegawai Kadet yang dikurniakan oleh Kebawah DYMM dan merupakan simbol tonggak kecemerlangan keseluruhan terbaik bagi Pegawai Kadet yang mempunyai pencapaian tertinggi di dalam latihan asas ketenteraan, akademik, fizikal dan latihan fasa kedua dalam semua aspek keseluruhan.
Baginda seterusnya berkenan mengurniakan Anugerah Terbaik Akademik kepada 51313 Pegawai Kadet Muhd Afandi bin Juna yang berkelulusan Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology, Bangor University, United Kingdom. Pegawai Kadet Muhamad Afandi menerima anugerah tersebut berdasarkan kepada keputusan keseluruhan akademik yang progresif di sepanjang latihan kursus diadakan.
Anugerah Terbaik Kemahiran Tentera dikurniakan kepada 51322 Pegawai Kadet (Udara) Muhd Khairi Zulfitri Hafizuddin bin Zulkapli yang berkelulusan Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chemistry, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. Pengurniaan anugerah ini adalah berdasarkan kejayaannya mendapat keputusan cemerlang dalam semua mata pelajaran Kemahiran Tentera.
Manakala Pemenang Anugerah Terbaik Ketahanan Latihan Jasmani ialah 51314 Pegawai Kadet Muhammad Ihya’uddin bin Haji Ishak yang berkelulusan Bachelor of Arts Tourism (Hons) Management, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia. Anugerah ini merupakan pengiktirafan berdasarkan pencapaian cemerlang Pegawai Kadet dalam latihan jasmani.
Seramai 34 orang Pegawai Kadet telah ditauliahkan pada hari ini iaitu seramai 17 orang Pegawai Kadet ditauliahkan sebagai Pegawai Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei, 8 orang Pegawai Kadet ditauliahkan sebagai Pegawai Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei dan 9 orang Pegawai Kadet ditauliahkan sebagai Pegawai Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei. Penauliahan ini termasuk seorang Pegawai Kadet berkelulusan Doktor Perubatan dan dua orang Pegawai Kadet lepasan Ijazah Doktor Pergigian.
Upacara diteruskan dengan tiga kali laungan ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’ dari pasukan perbarisan diikuti doa yang dibaca oleh Penolong Ketua, Jabatan Agama, ABDB, Kapten Ariffin bin Amit.
Baginda kemudian dijunjung berangkat ke ‘Ceremonial Hall’ bagi merasmikan Akademi Pertahanan ABDB, Tanah Jambu yang baru ini. Sebelum ini, Akademi Pertahanan ABDB telah ditempatkan secara sementara di Perkhemahan Sungai Akar. Pembinaan Akademi Pertahanan ABDB ini telah bermula pada awal tahun 2013 dan merupakan projek di bawah Rancangan Kemajuan Negara (RKN) ke 10.
Antara objektif Akademi Pertahanan ABDB adalah merancang, mengurus dan memenuhi keperluan-keperluan latihan Pegawai-Pegawai ABDB dengan cara yang sistematik; mengwujudkan pengalaman pembelajaran yang positif kepada semua penuntut Akademi Pertahanan; mempromosikan Akademi Pertahanan di peringkat luar negara serta untuk mengukuhkan hubungan dengan lain-lain Akademi Pertahanan dan merencanakan laluan pengiktirafan rasmi kepada semua penuntut Akademi Pertahanan.
Upacara diteruskan dengan Majlis Junjung Ziarah dari pegawai-pegawai kadet yang baru ditauliahkan beserta keluarga. Baginda juga berkenan menerima pesambah bertemakan “NUR UKHUWAH” yang membawa maksud “Cahaya Perpaduan”.
Baginda 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.
Latihan Kursus Pegawai Kadet Pengambilan Keempat Belas selama 52 minggu ini telah bermula pada 8 Mei 2015 dan melibatkan pelbagai latihan dan aktiviti ketenteraan khusus untuk meningkatkan kualiti kepimpinan, perwatakan dan intelek sepertimana yang dikehendaki bagi setiap Pegawai Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei. Disamping itu, sifat kerohanian yang tinggi juga terus diserapkan bagi melahirkan seorang Pegawai yang berwibawa dan berwawasan didalam ABDB.