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==Improvement drive==
[[Brunei]] is currently nominated on [[Wikipedia: This week's improvement drive]]. Come and support it with your vote! --[[User:Fenice|Fenice]] 18:07, 13 August 2005 (UTC)

==Info moved away from the main page==
I'm moving the following information here because they are PV, unsourced/unaccurate or considered as trivia.

==Needs updating==
Wrong name for the commander.[[Special:Contributions/147.188.254.212|147.188.254.212]] ([[User talk:147.188.254.212|talk]]) 11:45, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
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Brunei's defense spending of $343 million (5.1% of GDP) is considerable for such a small state.

'''Military branches:'''
Land Forces, Navy, Air Force, Royal Brunei Police

'''Military manpower - military age:'''
18 years of age

'''Military manpower - availability:'''
<br>''males age 15-49:''
104,447 (2000 est.)

'''Military manpower - fit for military service:'''
<br>''males age 15-49:''
60,395 (2000 est.)

'''Military manpower - reaching military age annually:'''
<br>''males:''
2,957 (2000 est.)

'''Military expenditures - dollar figure:'''
$343 million (FY98)

'''Military expenditures - percent of GDP:'''
5.1% (FY98)
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--[[User:Novelty|Novelty]] 08:00, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

==RBAF vs RBLF==
I found this sentence a little odd.  Text bolded for emphasis.
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The Royal Brunei '''Armed Forces''' is the largest of the armed services, with a relatively small air force and navy. 
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Of course the Royal Brunei Armed Forces are larger than the air force and navy, they are smaller parts of it.  I think the original editor meant that the Royal Brunei '''Land''' Forces are the largest service branch of the RBAF.  [[Special:Contributions/75.69.0.58|75.69.0.58]] ([[User talk:75.69.0.58|talk]]) 12:06, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

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|headquarters       = [[Bolkiah Garrison]] 
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|commander-in-chief = His Majesty Sultan [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]
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|minister           = His Majesty Sultan [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]
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|deputy_minister    = Colonel (Rtd.) Yasmin Umar 
|commander          = Major General Mohd Tawih Abdullah
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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]{{dead link|date=October 2014}} - retrieved 19-04-2007</ref>

Only [[Brunei]] citizens of the [[Malay (ethnic group)|Malay]] ethnicity ([[Bumiputera (Brunei)|Bumiputera]]) are allowed to enlist in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.<ref>[http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/Country%20Folder/B/Brunei.htm Military Record, Brunei]{{dead link|date=October 2014}} - 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]{{dead link|date=October 2014}} - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref> Military service is not compulsory for any segment of the population; there is no [[conscription]].

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 Land 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]]. In 31 May 2011, Royal Brunei Armed Forces reached its [[golden jubilee]].

==Role and Organisation==
The Role of Royal Brunei Armed Forces is to:<ref name="intro"/>
* 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 four branches:<ref name="Mindef">{{cite web|url=http://www.mindef.gov.bn/|title=Ministry of Defence, Brunei|publisher=Ministry of Defence, Brunei|accessdate=2009-05-23}}</ref>
* [[Royal Brunei Land Forces]]
* [[Royal Brunei Air Force]]
* [[Royal Brunei Navy]]
* [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces#Training Institute|Training Institute]]

==Royal Brunei Land Forces==
{{main|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]{{dead link|date=October 2014}} - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>

==Royal Brunei Air Force==
{{main|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: 10 [[Bell 212]] and the 4 [[Sikorsky S-70]]. The [[Bell 212]]s are to be replaced 2013-2015 by 12 [[Sikorsky S-70i]].<ref>http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Black-Hawks-for-Brunei-07207/|+LPD+22+|+PAC-3+|+C-5+Galaxy+|+US+Navy+Destroyers&date_sent=2011-11-23+12%3A42%3A12</ref>

The [[Royal Brunei Air Force]] fixed-wing inventory is limited to around 4 [[Pilatus PC-7]] training aircraft and Airbus [[CN-235]] transport aircraft.<ref>[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/airforce/e_home.html Royal Brunei Air Force]{{dead link|date=October 2014}} - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref> On July 14, 2014, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces announced plans to order the [[C-130J]] in the near future.<ref>http://www.bt.com.bn/frontpage-news-national/2014/07/14/brunei-buy-military-aircraft</ref>On  October 7th, 2014, Brunei purchased a single [[C-130J]] with spare parts and logistic support for 343 million dollars.

==Royal Brunei Navy==
{{main|Royal Brunei Navy}}

The Royal Brunei Navy ({{langx|ms|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]{{dead link|date=October 2014}} - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>

==Support Services==
The Support Services Royal Brunei Armed Forces had 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 worked closely with other units in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces to undergo and help coordinate military training and operations

As part of the reorganization of the RBAF, the Support Services was disbanded in early 2009 and its various units were relocated.
.<ref>[http://www.mindef.gov.bn/mindefweb/serviceforce/e_home.html Royal Brunei Armed Forces Support Services]{{dead link|date=October 2014}} - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>

==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]{{dead link|date=October 2014}} - retrieved 20-04-2007</ref>

==See also==
*[[Brunei]]
*[[Gurkha Reserve Unit]]
*[[Military Forces Based in Brunei]]

==Notes==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Military of Brunei}}
* [http://www.mindef.gov.bn/ Ministry of Defence, Brunei]

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==Blatant vandal on the article==
I'm just getting worried that the unknown IP really has a hard on putting North Korea on the list of foreign suppliers despite a lack of proof. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 13:52, 8 April 2016 (UTC)
:Interestingly, this seems to be the same vandal who also inserts fake sister cities all over the world, a mess even more difficult to clean up. [[User:Ahoerstemeier|andy]] ([[User talk:Ahoerstemeier|talk]]) 10:51, 7 September 2017 (UTC)

==Things to do with this article==
* The page needs to be organized, especially with the wake of having RBAF commanders included. Don't know where's a good place to put it.
* Vandal is back again. Seriously, I think the article should be locked permanently. Keeps putting in combloc countries without proof. 
[[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 14:03, 16 July 2016 (UTC)

==When was the Brunei army force open==
If anyone knows about the Date please then tell the answer ? [[Special:Contributions/103.124.97.23|103.124.97.23]] ([[User talk:103.124.97.23|talk]]) 13:01, 27 December 2022 (UTC)