| Azaraimy HH |
A TOTAL of 146 male recruits of the 156th intake and 59 female recruits of the 52nd intake have concluded their basic military training with a passing out parade at the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) in Penanjong Garrison.
The male recruits underwent basic military training for 31 weeks while the female recruits underwent training for 21 weeks.
Present as guest of honour was Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila binti Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
In the speech delivered by Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila, she recalled 55 years ago, the nation’s armed forces consisted of only 60 people. Now the number is 150 times larger, which includes the involvement of women in the military.
She stated that since it was opened to women, the number of military registration among women continuously increased.
She believed the training that the recruits had endured developed them into responsible, trustworthy, high-integrity individuals who possess high levels of patriotism.
She said military men and women play an important role as the country’s first line of defence and as the nation’s heroic youths who are fearless in coming forward in the defence of their king, religion, people and nation.
Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila binti Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports delivering a speech
Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila presenting awards to one of the recipients
Family members during the passing parade ceremony
156th intake during the event. – PHOTOS: AZARAIMY HH
The permanent secretary also emphasised the contribution of the nation’s youths as one of the deciding factors in the RBAF’s progressive development.
“Surely, youths who are interested to be involved in a military career are those who have a deep sense of responsibility towards the nation,” she said.
The permanent secretary also urged military personnel to continue to deepen their knowledge and skills; embracing technological developments to move forward as a strong and competitive force of high-integrity towards the concept of a Malay Islamic Monarchy. The guest of honour presented awards to excellent instructors and recruits in various categories.
Male award recipients included 14656 Sgt (U) Haji Sahepol bin Haji Yahya for Best Platoon Sergeant; 15349 Cpl Mohd Junaidi bin Abdul Latif for Best Male Instructor; 51639 Rec Mohammad Wazien Waqiuddin bin Mohd Tahir for Best Overall Recruit; 51635 Rec Mohd Asrollyzam bin Budin for Best in Small Arms; 51562 Rec (U) Md Azwan bin Haji Tuah for Best in Physical Training; and 51510 Rec (U) Abdul Wafi bin Md Bahrin for Best Military Skills.
Meanwhile, the female award recipients included 21385 Sgt Nur Atiqah binti Awang Mahani for Best Platoon Sergeant; 21474 LCpl Nurul Suriyana binti Haji Serbini for Best Female Instructor; 21799 Rec Nur Nabilah binti Haji Kassim for Best Overall Recruit; 21801 Rec (U) Nur Aina Amanina binti Kamis for Best in M16A2 Rifle; 21793 Rec (L) Dayangku Nurrafidah binti Pengiran Mustapa for Best in Physical Training; and 21805 Rec Syahira binti Haji Tassim for Best Military Skills.
Also present were First Admiral Pengiran Dato Seri Pahlawan Norazmi bin Pengiran Haji Muhammad, Acting Commander of the RBAF, services commanders and acting services commanders, commandants, senior officers, officers as well as family members and relatives of the recruits.
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