LIPA CITY, Republic of the Philippines, Tuesday, 30 June 2026 – Major (Udara) Mohamad Alauddin bin Awang Haji Basar from the Operations Group, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF), successfully completed the Squadron Officer Course (SOC) 2026-A conducted by the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

The five-month program ran from 15 January to 30 June 2026 at the Philippine Air Force Officer School (PAFOS), Air Education and Doctrine Command (AEDC), located at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas. The curriculum focused on professional military education to strengthen leadership, staff duties, operational planning, and strategic thinking. It also provided a vital platform for cross-border knowledge exchange among participating officers.

Lieutenant General Arthur M. Cordura PAF, Commanding General of the PAF, officiated the graduation ceremony. Lieutenant Colonel Suzana Haji Antin, Defence Adviser of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of the Philippines, also attended the event.

Major (Udara) Mohamad Alauddin’s graduation reflects the RBAirF’s commitment to cultivating highly capable officers. Furthermore, this achievement strengthens the longstanding defense relations and bilateral cooperation between the RBAirF and the PAF.

PEGAWAI TUDB TAMATKAN KURSUS PEGAWAI SKUADRON DI FILIPINA

LIPA CITY, Republik Filipina, Selasa, 30 Jun 2026 – Mejar (Udara) Mohamad Alauddin bin Awang Haji Basar daripada Kumpulan Gerakan, Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB), telah berjaya menamatkan Kursus Pegawai Skuadron (Squadron Officer Course (SOC)) 2026-A yang dikendalikan oleh Tentera Udara Filipina (TUF).

Program selama lima bulan tersebut telah diadakan dari 15 Januari hingga 30 Jun 2026 bertempat di Sekolah Pegawai Tentera Udara Filipina (Philippine Air Force Officer School (PAFOS)), Air Education and Doctrine Command (AEDC), Pangkalan Udara Fernando di Lipa City, Batangas. Kurikulum kursus ini memberi tumpuan kepada pendidikan ketenteraan profesional bagi memperkukuh kepimpinan, tugas-tugas staf, perancangan operasi, dan pemikiran strategik. Kursus ini juga menyediakan platform penting bagi pertukaran pengetahuan profesional dalam kalangan pegawai-pegawai yang mengambil bahagian.

Hadir selaku Tetamu Kehormat bagi menutup majlis graduasi tersebut ialah Leftenan Jeneral Arthur M. Cordura PAF, Panglima TUF. Turut hadir ialah Leftenan Kolonel Suzana Haji Antin, Penasihat Pertahanan Negara Brunei Darussalam ke Republik Filipina.

Kejayaan Mejar (Udara) Mohamad Alauddin ini mencerminkan komitmen berterusan TUDB dalam melahirkan pegawai yang berwibawa dan berkualiti tinggi. Di samping itu, pencapaian ini turut menyumbang ke arah memperkasakan lagi hubungan pertahanan yang sedia ada serta kerjasama bilateral antara TUDB dan TUF.