New RBAF Cadet Officer Appointed

Bandar Seri Begawan - A promotion ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the Bolkiah Executive Centre, Ministry of Defence for Awang Muneer bin Haji Muhd Taib as a Royal Brunei Armed Forces Cadet Officer, a press release from the Ministry of Defence stated.

In conjunction with his installation, Awang Muneer will be attending the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) for the 2007 intake, which commences January 2007.

He will undergo military training as well as undertake academic studies in the field of Management for four years. Upon completion, Awang Muneer will be awarded his Bachelor's Degree through the University of New South Wales and will be commissioned as a Military Officer.

Awang Muneer is a scholarship student under the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Scholarship Scheme intake 2006. Scholarships were awarded to students who had completed the 2005 `A' level, are enthusiastic in furthering their career as a military officer and have achieved at least one Grade A and two Grade Bs as well as passed the RBAF Officer Commissioning Body.

The RBAF Scholarship is the second most prestigious scheme after the RBAF Supreme Commander Scholarship.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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