Royal Brunei Air Force
Royal Brunei Land Forces
Royal Brunei Armed Forces
Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei
Royal Brunei Armed Forces
Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei
Royal Brunei Armed Forces
The Royal Brunei Armed Forces are the military forces of Brunei. They consist of the Royal Brunei Land Forces, Royal Brunei Navy and Royal Brunei Air Force. The head of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces is the Supreme Commander and is held by the Sultan of Brunei, and the incumbent is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. They are managed under the Ministry of Defence. The Royal Brunei Armed Forces were formed on 31 May 1961. Upon inception, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces were originally known as the Brunei Malay Regiment (Askar Melayu Brunei). On 31 May 1965, the word 'Diraja' (Malay for 'Royal') was added to the title, hence it became known as the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei). It finally adopted its current name on 1 January 1984, that is on the day Brunei proclaimed independence from the United Kingdom. Only Brunei citizens of the Malay ethnicity (Bumiputera) are allowed to enlist in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. The Malay ethnicity comprises the Belait, Bisaya, Brunei, Dusun, Kedayan, Murut, and Tutong indigenous races as defined in the Brunei constitution. Military service is not compulsory for any segment of the population; there is no conscription. Both women and men work in the military.
The Royal Brunei Armed Forces(RBAF) Military Cadet should not be confused with the RBAF Military Cadets of Higher Institutions(Not officially members) despite sharing the same name. They could be identified by the uniforms they are wearing(the old woodland camouflage for the higher institutions while the official Military cadets wore digital camouflage).
Royal Brunei Navy
Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei
The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAF) is the air force of the sultanate of Brunei. It is mainly based at the Rimba Air Base within the Brunei International Airport. The role of the Royal Brunei Air Force is to defend the national airspace and to provide air surveillance of the land and maritime borders. The Royal Brunei Air Force was formed on 1 October 1991 from the Air Wing of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. The Air Wing of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces had operated helicopters (the Bell 205) since 1966. The Royal Air Force provides human resources specialists such as pilots and aircraft technicians to assist the Royal Brunei Air Force. The Air Force is divided into 7 Wings:
The Operation Wing consists of 4 Flying Squadrons and two additional units:
No 1 Squadron is equipped with Bell 212 and Bell 214ST helicopters. The primary roles of the First Squadron are for troop lift, casualty evacuation, medical evacuation, fire suppression, VVIP lift and search and rescue.
No 2 Squadron is equipped with Bolkow BO 105 helicopters. The primary roles of the Second Squadron are to provide flying doctor, reconnaissance, surveillance, provides close air support, VVIP lift and search and locate services.
No 4 Squadron is equipped with Blackhawk S-70A helicopters. The primary roles of the Fourth Squadron are special combat squadron operation tasks, troop lift, casualty evacuation, medical evacuation, fire fighting, VVIP lift and search and rescue.
No 5 Squadron is equipped with a CN-235 aircraft. The primary roles of the fifth Squadron are to provide troop lift, surveillance and search and locate capabilities.
The Parachute Airborne Tactical Delivery Unit (PATDU) provides jungle rescue team, jungle line resupply, multi rope abseil. The PATDU are also involved in parachute competitions at the regional or international level.
The Fire Unit provides cover if any aircraft during an emergency.
The Air Regiment consists of 3 Squadrons and Technical Training School:
The 33rd Squadron was formerly known as the Air Battery. The 33rd Squadron is equipped with the Rapier missile launcher.
The 38th Squadron is equipped with the Mistral missile launcher.
The Base Defence Squadron is responsible for the protection of the Rimba Air Base at the Brunei International Airport and any Forward Operating Base.
The Technical Training School is responsible for producing qualified technicians for Air Regiment and organizing courses related to Air Regiment.
The Logistics Wing consists of three units which are the Engineering Squadron, Supply Squadron and Technical Equipment Maintenance Department (TEMD). The role of the Engineering Squadron is to provide and maintain aircraft serviceability for operational use. The role of Supply Squadron is to provide logistical support and equipment for the personnel. The role of the TEMD is to provide maintenance for the aircraft.
The Training Wing consists of the Third Squadron, which is also known as the Flying Training School (FTS), the Air Technical Training School (ATTS) and the Standard and Evaluation Squadron (STANEVAL). The Training Wing is responsible for recruiting and training pilots and technicians, as well as preparing pilot instructor courses and flying standards. The Third Squadron is equipped with Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopters and Pilatus PC-7 Mk 2 aircraft.
The Administration Wing consists of the Physical Training Section, Pay Office, Regimental Police, Military Transport and Civilian Office.
Airborne early warning and control
Equipment
The Royal Brunei Land Forces are the land component of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. The RBLF has responsibility for maintaining the territorial defense of Brunei, both from attack from outsiders and by assisting the Royal Brunei Police in maintaining law and order. The Royal Brunei Land Forces were formed in May 1961 with the formation of the Brunei Malay Regiment, when the first intake of 60 recruits began training. The formal foundation of the regiment occurred in June 1962 when men of the first three intakes were formed into the regimental headquarters and three rifle companies. In 1965, the regiment received the royal prefix, becoming the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment. The Royal Brunei Land Forces are organized as four separate battalions: First Battalion, Second Battalion,
Third Battalion, Support Battalion.
Founded 31 May 1963
Size 3,000
Garrison/HQ 1st Battalion - Berakas
2nd Battalion - Tutong
3rd Battalion - Penanjong
Support Battalion - Penanjong
Assault rifle
Equipment
