19 nations come together for Exercise Eager Lion 12 in Jordan

August 16, 2012 - Earlier this summer, troops from 19 nations came together in the Jordanian desert for war-games in what is known as Exercise Eager Lion. The exercise is part of U.S. Central Command's (CENTCOM) Cooperative Defense Program.

 

The exercise is designed to help train those who participate meet current security challenges in deployments around the world. It also helped to promote cooperation and interoperability among more than 12,000 troops.

 

It helped to build functional capacity, and enhance readiness among the participating nations. The exercise included all four branches of the United States military. It also included special operations forces such as the Navy Seals.

 

Seabees from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 had already been working in Jordan on an operations center there. They completed the center on the grounds of the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in time for the exercise.

 

Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) were the Marine units that participated. The DVIDS website says,

The Marines with VMM-261 (Reinforced), which is the Aviation Combat Element in a MEU, arrived in Jordan with a limited staff and a determination to see this exercise to the end.

There are a number of units compromising the ACE as its air assets include MV-22 Ospreys, CH-53E Super Stallions, UH-1N Hueys, AH-1W Cobras, and AV-8B Harriers. These units provide troop transport, medical evacuations and trained with the Jordanian Air Force.

 

The nations which took part in the exercise were Australia, Bahrain, Brunei, Egypt, France, Italy, Iraq, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Spain, Romania, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States.

 

Marines and the Royal Jordanian Army conducted live-fire exercises with their M1A1 tanks and Jordanians Challenger 1 tanks. The purpose of that training was to prepare them for joint efforts in future Eager Lion exercises. It also provided the Marines and Jordanians a chance to work together, to learn one another's procedures and to develop cohesion.

 

Eager Lion had been in the planning stages for the last three years. In 2011, a similar exercise took place in Jordan. The exercise scenarios were designed years in advance and were created to portray modern-day security challenges.

 

 

A member of the Special Force Regiment of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces listens to a U.S. military advisor discuss weapons manipulation techniques at a live-fire training evolution during Exercise Eager Lion 12. Members participating are attached to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-300.    (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrence Siren)

 

 

 

 

 

A U.S. military advisor demonstrates weapons handling techniques for members of the Special Force Regiment of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces at a live-fire training evolution during Exercise Eager Lion 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrence Siren)

 

 

U.S. military advisors and a member of the Special Force Regiment of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces share a laugh during a break at a live-fire training evolution during Exercise Eager Lion 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrence Siren)

 

 

 



 

A U.S. military advisor takes down his target at a live-fire training evolution while a member of the Special Force Regiment of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces times him during Exercise Eager Lion 12.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrence Siren)

 

 

 

 

A member of the special forces regiment of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces listens to a U.S. military advisor discuss weapons manipulation techniques at a live-fire training evolution during Exercise Eager Lion 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrence Siren)

 

 

 

A U.S. military advisor keeps time as a member of the Special Force Regiment of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces fires at targets during a "shoot-and-move" drill at a live-fire training evolution during Exercise Eager Lion 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrence Siren)

 

 

Brunei Special Forces Regiment joint Exercise with 1st Commando Regiment Australia

MUARA, Friday 14 October 2011 - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces Special Forces Regiment has recently conducted a bilateral exercise with their counterparts from the 1st Commando Regiment, Australian Defence Force called the EXERCISE NIGHT LEOPARD 2011.

A series of joint special operations training was conducted by both regiments since they earlier this month. The exercise started with a jungle operation at one of SFR training areas in Temburong followed by an amphibious operation held at an off-shore oil rig.

Following this, troopers from both regiment also participated in a combined water descend static line parachute jump in Muara Beach. The climax for the bilateral training was a culmination special operation exercise at an island off Brunei Bay.

This exercise has also given the opportunity for the Special Force Regiment to exchange valuable operational knowledge with the 1st Commando Regiment. Through this joint exercise, the Special Force regiment and 1st Commando Regiment have demonstrated high levels of professionalism and will continue to strengthen by carrying out more engagements in the future.

The warm relationship has been enjoyed by both regiment dating back from 1998 and the next bilateral exercise will be conducted next year in Australia.



 

SFR and 1 Commando Regt Personnel Conducting a
Static Line Parachute Water Descend Jump Off Muara Beach

- MinDef Brunei

Deputy Sultan watches live demonstration for RBAF's 51st Anniversary

Danial Norjidi

 

 

The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) yesterday showcased its capabilities in dealing with maritime threats as well as search and rescue operations as it conducted a live demonstration to mark the 51st Anniversary of the RBAF, witnessed by His Royal Highness Prince General Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Deputy Sultan and General of the RBAF.

 

The demonstration kicked off with a parachute drop by the Parachute Airborne Tactical Delivery Unit (PATDU) of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and a show of manoeuvres by the KDB Mustaed, a ship in the Royal Brunei Navy. Ten PATDU personnel conducted the drop from 7,000 feet, landing on Pulau Muara Besar, followed by the show of manoeuvres by the KDB Mustaed.

 

The KDB Mustaed is a fast interceptor vessel that normally conducts patrols in coastal areas as well as areas around offshore oilrigs, with the ability to intercept suspicious ships quickly, and boasts a speed of 40-45 knots (about 75 km/h).

Next was a demonstration of the recovery and launching of a Bell 212 aircraft by Squadron One of the RBAirF, which landed on the flight deck of the KDB Darulaman.

The KBD Darulaman is capable of executing landings and launchings, regardless of whether it is static or moving. Other aircraft from the RBAirF are also able to make landings on the ship.

 

After recovering the Bell 212 helicopter, the flight deck team then proceeded to apply pre-flight procedures, before the aircraft was boarded by three Special Forces personnel. "This increased capacity has developed and enhanced the capabilities of the RBAF's assets in special operations, especially in handling intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as well search and rescue operations," said the commentator, as the Bell 212 took to the air.

The Bell 212 aircraft carried the Special Force Regiment (RPK) to a certain distance, before RPK personnel jumped out of the helicopter to perform an infiltration operation. The Special Force Regiment personnel swam towards the target area, completing their mission, before swimming out of the danger zone, ready to board the Rigid Inflatable Boats.

Next up was a demonstration of the Fast Attack Boat (FAB) and Airboat from the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN).

The boats displayed their manoeuvrability by going into four different formations, showcasing how they would conduct attacks in certain conditions, be it near beach areas, in open waters, at coastal areas in the dark or for amphibious operations.

 

Yesterday's demonstration also saw an aerobatics display by the RBAirF's Pilatus PC-7 Squadron 63, led by pilots Major (LS) Rich Frick and Captain (AirF) Pg Zulhusmi bin Pg Roslan.

 

The squadron of three Pilatus PC-7s soared through the sky, leaving behind trails of white smoke, as they showcased four different manoeuvres, starting with the loop, wingover, Derry turn, and lastly, the inverted pass fan break formation. The crowd cheered and got snap-ping with their cameras, as they watched the planes fly overhead and manoeuvre effortlessly across the skyline.

 

Next was the joint maritime operation scenario, showing assets of the RBN and what it would do upon finding one ship possibly smuggling contraband after conducting intelligence, surveillance and recon-naissance operations.

Commanded from the RBAF's Joint Operations Centre, a Bolkow aircraft from the RBAirF and the KDB Mustaed from the RBN were directed to monitor and provide positive identification of the suspected ship.

The Joint Operations Centre then directed its assets at the scene to conduct a search, and the KDB Mustaed was deployed to intercept the suspected ship. Rigid Inflatable Boats were also deployed and launched from the back of the KDB Darulaman, each carrying a six-person naval team.

 

As these events all unfolded, the Bolkow aircraft provided sniper cover from the air, while two more Rigid Inflatable Boats from the RPK joined in the search of the suspected ship and also ensured the protection of the other teams.

 

A number of Special Force Regiment personnel were deployed to conduct air insertion by fast roping from a Bell 212 helicopter to the target ship. Upon boarding the target ship, explosions were heard, confirming the presence of enemies, and what followed was a battle between the search team and the criminals.

 

 

RBAF's team ended up neutralising the criminals, gaining control of the ship, and lowering the enemy flag to signal the end of the joint maritime operation.

 

The next scenario was a search and rescue operation by the RBAirF, which saw a fisherman's boat hit by a wave, causing him to fall into the water and needing urgent assistance. A Bell 212 helicopter was deployed to conduct this operation, first conducting reconnaissance and then using what is called the "winching procedure" to save the fisherman.

 

Following this, the helicopter first circled the area of the incident before an aircrew member was lowered via a winch to help pick up the fisherman before flying to the nearest medical centre. This was followed by a series of synchronised manoeuvres of two Bolkow aircrafts and then a show of manoeuvres by four jet-skis, followed by the final demonstrations - a sail past and fly past.

 

- Article from Borneo Bulletin. Published on Friday Jun, 01 2012

RBAF skydivers' static line parachute jumps successful

BY RABIATUL KAMIT

BRUNEI-MUARA - MEMBERS of the Parachute Airborne Tactical Delivery Unit (PATDU) and the No 5 Squadron of the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) successfully executed a jump using the Static Line Airbone Parachute Type Mc1-1clast Friday.

To accomplish the jump, PATDU personnel updated procedures within the aircraft which saw jumpmasters conducting early preparations.

The personnel underwent intensive training for two weeks at the RimbaAir Base under the guidance of three instructors from Malaysia. During the training, the personnel jumped from the CN235 at a height of 1000 feet above the earth's surface and performed flight parades, as well as safe and proper landing procedures at the Drop Zone Area of the Rimba Air Base.

The test jump involved 10 personnel from PATDU.

The test jump was held to ensure the effectiveness of the parachutes and training the jumpmastersbefore the unit is able to carry out the airborne course in the near future. In addition, the test jump was also aimed at refining the PROTAP Airborne.

 

Personnel from the RBAirFperforming a jump using the Static Line Airbone ParacuteType Mc1-1c. Picture: Courtesy of MinDef

— By Rabiatul Kamit Courtesy of The Brunei Times - 10 September 2013

19 Islamic words not allowed to be used in other religions

Under the Syariah Penal Code Order, there are 19 words which cannot be used with respect to other religions.

They are:

1. Allah
2. Ilahi
3. Firman Allah
4. Al-Quran
5. Kalimah al Syahadah
6. Hadith
7. Fatwa
8. Mufti
9. Baitullah
10. Ka'bah
11. Kiblat
12. Haji
13. Hukum syara'
14. Wali
15. Masjid
16. Imam
17. Azan
18. Solat
19. Mu'min

Seorang anggota JI berjaya ditahan

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Rabu, 26 Februari. - Kerajaan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam sentiasa berusaha secara berterusan bagi memastikan Negara Brunei Darussalam (NBD) bebas daripada sebarang ancaman anasir-anasir jahat termasuklah ancaman pengganasan yang cuba untuk mengganggu gugat keamanan, keharmonian dan keselamatan negara.

 Sehubungan itu, Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri (JKDN) telah menahan Daniel@Awaluddin Sitorus, 44 tahun, seorang warga asing yang bermastautin di negara ini di bawah Bab 3(1)(a) Akta Keselamatan Dalam Negeri yang mula berkuat kuasa pada 21 Februari 2014 kerana penglibatan beliau dalam kegiatan yang berkaitan dengan elemen pengganasan di negara ini.

Semasa menjalani proses siasatan JKDN, Daniel@Awaluddin Sitorus mengaku menganggotai Kumpulan Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) dan pernah mengikuti latihan militan ketenteraan di Afghanistan pada awal tahun 1990-an.

Beliau pernah ditahan atas dakwaan terlibat dalam pengeboman di Medan, Indonesia pada tahun 2000 dan juga mengaku pernah menggunakan beberapa nama lain seperti Ustaz Yasin Abu Yasar, Dani dan Daniardanalin dan melibatkan diri dalam perniagaan perubatan herba di negara ini, yang mana tindakan beliau ini adalah untuk mengaburi mata pihak berkuasa dari terus dikesan.

Hasil siasatan juga mendapati bahawa Daniel@Awaluddin Sitorus terus berhubung dengan ketua utama Kumpulan Mujahidin Indonesia (KMI) dan pernah menguruskan kemasukan individu yang mencurigakan keselamatan ke NBD pada tahun 2013.

JKDN menilai kegiatan Daniel@Awaluddin Sitorus adalah menjadi perancang kepada perancangan masa depan anggota atau bekas anggota kumpulan pengganas untuk memasuki dan bertapak di negara ini dan seterusnya menjadikan NBD sebagai tempat persembunyian atau 'safe heaven' serta tempat penyaluran dana kepada kumpulan pengganas di luar negara.

Tindakan menahan Daniel@Awaluddin Sitorus ini diambil sebagai langkah pencegahan dan atas dasar tidak toleransi Kerajaan Kebawah DYMM ke atas sebarang elemen yang berhubung kait dengan aktiviti pengganasan di negara ini.

Di waktu yang sama, penahanan Daniel@Awaluddin Sitorus ini juga menunjukkan tahap komitmen dan kerjasama yang tinggi di antara agensi perisikan dan penguatkuasaan dalam dan luar negara dalam memerangi sebarang aktiviti-aktiviti yang boleh menjejaskan ketenteraman awam dan keselamatan negara.

Sehubungan ini juga, JKDN mengingatkan orang ramai untuk sentiasa berwaspada akan muslihat dan dakyah palsu golongan-golongan yang mengaku turut mendukung hasrat suci NBD untuk melaksanakan Perintah Kanun Hukuman Jenayah Syar'iah tetapi kemudiannya memesongkan dukungan kepada kepentingan-kepentingan lain seperti kegiatan ekstremisme dan pengganasan.

Ke arah ini, JKDN juga mengingatkan orang ramai supaya sentiasa bersedia menjadi 'mata dan telinga' kerajaan dengan menyalurkan apa jua maklumat yang boleh menjejaskan keselamatan dan ketenteraman orang awam di negara ini khususnya mengenai individu atau kumpulan yang terlibat dengan aktiviti militan dan pengganasan kepada Hotline JKDN 133 atau mana-mana cawangan JKDN di negara ini.

- Siaran Akhbar JKDN via Pelita Brunei Online. Khamis, 27 Febuari 2014.