PENANJONG GARRISON, Friday, 21 August 2026 – Colonel Pengiran Noor Rumaizi bin Pengiran Othman, Joint Force Commander, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) attended as the Guest of Honour for the Passing-Out Parade Ceremony for the male recruits from the 180th Intake of the RBAF held at the Parade Square of the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF), Penanjong Garrison.
Also in attendance were Commandant TI, Deputy Service Commanders, Acting Deputy Service Commanders, Directors, senior officers, officers and personnel from the Ministry of Defence, as well as the families and guardians of the graduating recruits.
The ceremony commenced with the inspection of the parade by the Guest of Honour, followed by the delivery of his speech. In his address, the Guest of Honour extended his congratulations to the 194 male recruits of the Intake 180 on their successful completion of Basic Military Training, while also expressing appreciation to the instructors, as well as the parents and guardians, for their continuous support, encouragement and commitment throughout the training period. He emphasised that the recruits’ achievements were the result of perseverance, discipline, resilience and determination cultivated over approximately 14 weeks of training.
The Guest of Honour emphasised that the completion of Basic Military Training marks only the beginning of the recruits’ military careers, with further training, challenges and responsibilities ahead. He urged them to uphold loyalty, integrity, discipline and professionalism, while embracing the values of Melayu, Islam, Beraja (MIB), strengthening camaraderie, developing effective leadership and carrying out their duties with courage and dedication.
The Guest of Honour emphasised in his address, “discipline and integrity are the foundations of a military career that must always be preserved, honed, strengthened and defended, regardless of the circumstances or wherever you may be.”
In reiterating His Majesty, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s titah in conjunction with of His Majesty’s 80th Birthday, the Guest of Honour also stressed the importance of trust, loyalty and unity, and called upon the recruits to become visionary leaders who contribute to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty, peace and prosperity.
In acknowledgement of exemplary performance during the training period, awards were conferred for The Overall Best Recruit, Best Military Skills, Best in Small Arms Training, Best in Physical Training and in recognition of exemplary leadership professionalism award was also presented to the Best Section Commander Award and Best Platoon Sergeant.
The ceremony concluded with the recitation of Doa, followed by the formal conclusion of the parade led 1553 Lieutenant Mohammad Amir bin Haji Awang Sahari by Platoon Commander, Recruit Company, TI RBAF.
The Passing-Out Parade Ceremony not only marked the successful completion of Basic Military Training by the recruits but also symbolised their transition into trained members of the RBAF, ready to shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding the nation’s peace and sovereignty.
PEMERINTAH ANGKATAN BERSAMA MENGHADIRI UPACARA PERBARISAN TAMAT LATIHAN REKRUT LELAKI ANGKATAN BERSENJATA DIRAJA BRUNEI PENGAMBILAN KE-180
PENANJONG GARISON, Jumaat, 21 Ogos 2026 – Yang Mulia Kolonel Pengiran Noor Rumaizi bin Pengiran Othman, Pemerintah Angkatan Bersama, Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) telah hadir selaku Tetamu Kehormat bagi Upacara Perbarisan Tamat Latihan rekrut lelaki Pengambilan Ke-180 yang berlangsung di Padang Kawad Institut Latihan ABDB, Penanjong Garison.
Turut hadir ialah Komandan IL, Timbalan Pemerintah Angkatan Tentera, Pemangku-Pemangku Timbalan Pemerintah Angkatan Tentera, Pengarah-Pengarah, pegawai-pegawai kanan, pegawai-pegawai dan anggota-anggota Kementerian Pertahanan, serta keluarga dan penjaga rekrut-rekrut yang menamatkan latihan.
Upacara dimulakan dengan pemeriksaan perbarisan oleh Tetamu Kehormat, diikuti dengan penyampaian ucapan. Dalam ucapannya, Tetamu Kehormat merakamkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada seramai 194 rekrut lelaki Pengambilan Ke-180 atas kejayaan menamatkan Latihan Asas Ketenteraan, di samping menzahirkan penghargaan kepada para jurulatih serta ibu bapa dan penjaga atas sokongan, dorongan dan komitmen berterusan sepanjang tempoh latihan tersebut. Tetamu Kehormat Upacara menegaskan bahawa kejayaan para rekrut adalah hasil daripada kecekalan, disiplin, ketahanan dan semangat juang yang telah dipupuk sepanjang kira-kira 14 minggu latihan.
Tetamu Kehormat menekankan bahawa tamatnya Latihan Asas Ketenteraan hanyalah permulaan kepada kerjaya ketenteraan para rekrut, dengan latihan, cabaran dan tanggungjawab yang lebih besar menanti di hadapan. Tetamu Kehormat menyeru para rekrut agar sentiasa menjunjung kesetiaan, integriti, disiplin dan profesionalisme, serta menghayati nilai-nilai Melayu Islam Beraja, mengukuhkan ikatan persaudaraan, membina kepimpinan yang berwibawa dan melaksanakan amanah dengan penuh keberanian serta dedikasi. Tetamu Kehormat dalam ucapannya menegaskan, “disiplin dan integriti adalah asas dalam kerjaya tentera yang perlu sentiasa dipelihara, diasah, diperkukuh dan dipertahankan walau dalam apa jua keadaan dan di mana jua kamu berada.”
Dalam menjunjung titah Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam sempena Ulang Tahun Hari Keputeraan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Ke-80 Tahun, Tetamu Kehormat turut menekankan kepentingan kepercayaan, kesetiaan dan perpaduan, serta menyeru para rekrut untuk menjadi pemimpin yang berwawasan dalam menyumbang kepada pemeliharaan kedaulatan, keamanan dan kesejahteraan negara.
Sebagai penghargaan terhadap kecemerlangan yang ditunjukkan sepanjang tempoh latihan, beberapa anugerah telah disampaikan dalam kategori masing-masing iaitu anugerah Rekrut Terbaik Keseluruhan, anugerah Kemahiran Tentera Terbaik, anugerah Senjata Ringan Terbaik dan anugerah Latihan Jasmani Terbaik.
Sebagai pengiktirafan terhadap kepimpinan, profesionalisme dan komitmen cemerlang sepanjang latihan, anugerah bagi Ketua Seksyen Terbaik dan Sarjan Platun Terbaik turut disampaikan.
Upacara diakhiri dengan bacaan Doa, diikuti dengan penutupan rasmi perbarisan yang diketuai oleh 1553 Leftenan Mohammad Amir bin Haji Awang Sahari by Ketua Platun, Kompeni Rekrut, IL ABDB.
Upacara Perbarisan Tamat Latihan ini bukan sahaja menandakan kejayaan para rekrut menamatkan Latihan Asas Ketenteraan, malah melambangkan peralihan mereka menjadi anggota ABDB yang terlatih, berdisiplin dan bersedia untuk memikul amanah dalam mempertahankan keamanan serta kedaulatan Negara Brunei Darussalam.
