Their Majesties Witness Jungle Warfare

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces showcased their talents in two special demonstrations for both His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) and His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al, Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Their Majesties yesterday toured military installations in Temburong and Pulau BaruBaru on the second day of the Jordanian monarch's state visit to Brunei Darussalam to witness, first a jungle warfare demonstration, before a maritime demonstration yesterday morning.

Upon their arrival at the Royal Brunei Airforce Base in Riniba, 'Their majesties were greeted by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohammad Yasmin Haji Umar, the Commander of the RBAF, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi Haji Md Yussof and the Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force (TUDB) Brigadier General Dato Paduka Haji Mahmud Haji Saidin.

Prior to departing for their first stop, His Majesty the Sultan and His Majesty King Abdullah II took in a flight briefing before embarking to the Special Force Regiment (SFR) Royal Brunei Armed Forces in Temburong, via Blackhawk.

Upon arrival at the 204A Landing Point in Temburong District, both monarchs were briefed on the demonstration by Colonel Harith bin Haji Abd Karim, Commanding Officer of the Special Force Regiment, before witnessing a special jungle demonstration by the Special Force Regiment.

His Majesty the Sultan and His Majesty King Abdullah II then took the opportunity to see the training sites as well as further demonstration before making their way to Pulau Baru-Baru.

Once there Special Force Regiment Maritime Demonstrations were carried out after a briefing by the Commander of Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF), Colonel Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Rosli Pengiran Haji Chuchu. Before leaving the military installations both Their Majesties were presented with a royal pesambah.

On Tuesday, His Majesty the Sultan discussed with His Majesty King Abdullah II ways to bolster bilateral ties and issues of concern to the Islamic world.

The two leaders also agreed to go ahead with signing agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in the economic, tourism and defence fields.

Their Majesties also reviewed progress in implementing deals already signed by the two sides concerning investment, education, academic and professional cooperation, Islamic affairs and maritime transportation.

His Majesty King Abdullab II also underscored the defence cooperation between Jordan and the sultanate, which has expressed interest in buying defence equipment developed by the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB).

Previously Brunei Defence officials visited SOFEX, which was held in Amman, Jordan, last month, and had a first-hand look at KADDB's offers.

They also discussed the situation in Iraq and efforts exerted to restore stability and security. His Majesty King Abdullah II, like His Majesty the Sultan, also attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom as a cadet.

His Majesty King Abdullah II retains close links with the British , Army and is the Colonel-in-Chief of The Light Dragoons, a tank regiment.

His Majesty King Abdullah II took full command of the Jordanian special forces in November 1993, becoming a Major General, which he commanded until 1996, when he was instructed to reorganise the special forces and other special units under the special operation command SOCOM.

Upon assuming his constitutional powers as King of Jordan, he became the commander-in-chief.

His Majesty King Abdullah II holds the ranks of Field Marshal in the Jordan Arab Army and Marshal of the Royal Jordanian Air Force. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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