Sovereign’s Parade Commissions 52 Officer Cadets at Brunei Defence Academy
Bandar Seri Begawan: At the Sovereign’s Parade Ceremony of the 23rd Intake of the Officer Cadet School, Defence Academy, RBAF, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam commissioned 52 Officer Cadets as Military Officers. His Majesty also awarded the Sword of Honour and other awards to the best Officer Cadets in each field. The ceremony took place at the Parade Square of the Defence Academy, RBAF. Accompanying His Majesty was His Majesty’s son, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.
According to Radio Television Brunei, upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohammad Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Defence, and Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the RBAF.
Shortly after arriving, His Majesty received the Royal Salute and inspected the Guard of Honour under the command of the Parade Officer 1201 Captain Nursazwilla binti Rosdie.
The Sovereign’s Parade was the culmination of the Officer Cadet School’s intensive military training, aimed to equip the newly-commissioned officers with knowledge, discipline, professionalism, and leadership skills. Throughout the training, the Officer Cadets have successfully demonstrated their capabilities, resilience, and diligence in facing various challenges. His Majesty then commissioned the Officer Cadets.
The Sword of Honour was awarded to Officer Cadet Nor Azwar Zuwairey bin Haji Norshamli. Meanwhile, the Best Academic Award went to Officer Cadet Dk Nur Muta’wakillah binti Pengiran Haji Mohd Ali. Officer Cadet Muhammad Nizam Saaduddin bin Mohd Yusof received the Best Military Skills Award. Officer Cadet (Udara) Muhd Irfan Affendy bin Muhd Eddy Rizwan Affendy was awarded the Best in Physical Training Award.
Doa was read by Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Mujib bin Japar, Acting Director of the RBAF Religious Department, JAMA’AT.