Royal Brunei Armed Forces 3664 216868544 2008-06-03T16:13:14Z RussBot 279219 Robot-assisted [[WP:DATE|date formatting]] The '''Royal Brunei Armed Forces''' was formed on [[31 May]] [[1961]]. Known as the Askar Melayu Brunei, (Brunei Malay Regiment in [[Malay Language|Malay]]) it was honoured with the royal title on [[31 May]] [[1965]] when the word 'Diraja' (Royal in [[Malay Language|Malay]]) was added to the title. It was then known as Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei, (Royal Brunei Malay Regiment). Since [[Independence]] Day, [[1 January]] [[1984]], the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment has been renamed as the Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (Royal Brunei Armed Forces in [[Malay Language|Malay]])<ref name="intro">[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/main/e_armforceshistory.html Introduction - Royal Brunei Armed Forces] - retrieved 19-04-2007</ref>. Due to its history, only [[Brunei]] citizens of the [[Malay (ethnic group)|Malay]] ethnicity ([[Bumiputera]]) can enlist in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces<ref>[http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/Country%20Folder/B/Brunei.htm Military Record, Brunei] - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>. The Malay ethnicity comprises the Belait, Bisaya, Brunei, Dusun, Kedayan, Murut, and Tutong indigenous races as defined in the Brunei constitution<ref>[http://www.hawaii.edu/cseas/pubs/brunei/brunei.html Brunei: The Abode of Peace] - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>. Military service is not compulsory for any segment of the population and there is no military draft in Brunei. The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) use a wide range of foreign equipment, with a large percentage originating from the [[United Kingdom]], [[France]]/[[Europe]] and the [[United States]]. The Royal Brunei Armed Forces is the largest of the armed services, with a relatively small air force and navy. The Bruneian military lacks any recent combat experience but has been deployed regionally in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. Brunei also has extensive military relations with [[Singapore]]. ==Role and Organisation== The Role of Royal Brunei Armed Forces is to<ref name="intro">[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/main/e_armforceshistory.html Introduction - Royal Brunei Armed Forces] - retrieved 19-04-2007</ref>: * Deter any outside powers intending to undermine directly or indirectly in the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the [[Brunei|State of Brunei]], and to prevent any subversive elements actual or potential operating in the [[Brunei|State of Brunei]]; * Undertake military operations to counter aggression, [[terrorism]] or [[insurgency]]; * Assist in maintenance of public order in support of the [[Police]] and [[Civil Authority]], if called upon * Maintain good Community relations by which the Royal Brunei Armed Forces can be identified with the Government and Civil population of Brunei. The Royal Brunei Armed Forces is divided into five branches<ref>[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/home/e_forcesorg.htm Organisation - Royal Brunei Armed Forces] - retrieved 19-04-2007</ref>: * [[Royal Brunei Land Forces]] * [[Royal Brunei Air Force]] * [[Royal Brunei Navy]] * [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces#Support Services|Support Services]] * [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces#Training Institute|Training Institute]] ==Royal Brunei Land Forces== ''See Main Article [[Royal Brunei Land Forces]]'' The Royal Brunei Land Forces is a brigade sized formation that consists of three battalions and a support battalion. The role of the Royal Brunei Land Forces is to maintain the security of Brunei and to defend the sovereignty of the country. Its main responsibility is to oppose any threat from within or outside the country and to maintain peace and security in the country<ref>[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/landforces/e_home.html Royal Brunei Land Forces] - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>. ==Royal Brunei Air Force== ''See Main Article [[Royal Brunei Air Force]]'' The Royal Brunei Air Force is a small, mainly helicopter-based force which is tasked with supporting the other branches of the armed services and defending Bruneian air space. It was established in 1965 and consists of a range of helicopters, including the [[UH-1]] and the [[UH-60 Black Hawk]]. Its fixed-wing inventory is limited to around 4 [[Pilatus PC-7]] training aircraft and [[CN-235]] transport aircraft<ref>[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/airforce/e_home.html Royal Brunei Air Force] - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>. ==Royal Brunei Navy== ''See Main Article [[Royal Brunei Navy]]'' The Royal Brunei Navy ([[Malay Language|Malay]]: Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei, abbreviated TLDB) is the naval defence force of [[Brunei Darrussalam]]. It is a small but relatively well-equipped force whose main responsibility is to conduct search and rescue missions and to deter and defend the Brunei waters against attack mounted by sea borne forces<ref>[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/navy/e_home.html Royal Brunei Navy] - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>. ==Support Services==<!-- This section is linked from [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces]] --> ''See Main Article [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces Support Services]]'' The Support Services Royal Brunei Armed Forces is given the responsibility of providing support services to units in the RBAF in all aspects pertaining to their administration, security, health, logistics, communication, transportation and technical equipment service support to all units in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. The Support Services or the Royal Brunei Armed Forces also works closely with other units in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces to undergo and help coordinate military training and operations<ref>[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/serviceforce/e_home.html Royal Brunei Armed Forces Support Services] - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>. ==Training Institute==<!-- This section is linked from [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces]] --> ''See Main Article [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces Training Institute]]'' The Training Institute of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces is also known as the Military Training Institution. It provides basic military training to all new recruits to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. Other military courses are also offered and conducted in the institution to personnel of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces<ref>[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/trainingcenter/e_home.html Royal Brunei Armed Forces Training Institute] - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>. ==See also== *[[Brunei]] *[[Gurkha Reserve Unit]] *[[Military Forces Based in Brunei]] ==Notes== <div class="references-2column"> <references/> </div> ==External links== * [http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/main/e_armforceshistory.html Royal Brunei Armed Forces] <!--Navigation box--><br /> {{Asia topic|Military of|title=Militaries of Asia}} [[Category:Military of Brunei|*]] [[hu:Brunei hadereje]] [[ru:Вооружённые силы Брунея]]