DEFENDING EXPANDING DEFENCE WHITE PAPER THE NATION'S SOVEREIGNTY: ROLES IN WIDER HORIZONS DEFENDING THE NATION'S SOVEREIGNTY: EXPANDING ROLES IN WIDER HORIZONS SHAPING THE ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCES 2011 To achieve those objectives, the more immediate priorities for the RBAF are to: should seek to capture the full range of integrated picture underpins the management of recognised day-to-day affairs, the locations and discrimination of potential targets, the direct protection of national interests during tension or hostilities, and information sharing with neighbours on issues of common concerns. * Support other government agencies in maintaining the integrity of the nation’s land borders, particularly in more remote areas or in to evidence systematic incursions. of more major or A consistent high level of ISR should be provided and supported by the frequent deployment of land force patrol. A sustained area presence may be required in response to specific intelligence. Enforcement responsibility with civil agencies. will remain primarily Conduct surveillance and regular patrols of the nation’s offshore economic and fishing zones to monitor and support civil regulate activity in those areas. agencies planning, command and control structure to provide military support in includes maintaining both a national and a deployable tactical command centre, developing external activity impacting upon the nation’s control of its territory and boundaries and enhance domain awareness on land, air and maritime. Such an response the Both Defence expertise in the conduct of complex operations and the substantial response assets at its disposal can make a valuable contribution to the national response. This His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s Titah (Royal Speech) in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces 48th Anniversary Celebration on 31st May 2009 This Maintain response to national emergencies. “T am confident that, with sensible and balanced improvements, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces will continue to be an efficient, effective, dynamic force.” * Develop, in cooperation with other government agencies, a comprehensive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) picture. DEFENCE WHITE PAPER to Apart from protecting its maritime territory, these activities support the safe management of intra-regional and international movement and prevent illegal activities including poaching of fish stocks, acts of piracy and other transnational crimes. A continuous presence may be required in specific areas in response to intelligence warning, an incident, or in support of cooperative regional action. Hold selected force elements at a high level of preparedness to respond to national or regional crises that may arise at short notice. The focus should be on those situations where the speed and/or scale of the emergency overwhelms normal civil response capabilities, particularly in humanitarian and disaster relief. The emphasis should be on rapid deployment, the ability (if required) to assume control of a contained area, and the provision of specialist skills such as communications, tactical transport and first line medical or engineering support. compatible communication standards and emergency procedures agencies, and support in developing and exercising integrated plans. across government Participate regularly in regional military exercises, both bilaterally and multilaterally, to develop essential operational skills, habits of cooperation and coordination procedures. Particular emphasis should be given to command and control, humanitarian and disaster civil-military as well relief, surveillance and patrol in maritime and difficult land environments, and procedures to monitor and respond to illegal movements. Command post exercises and tactical exercises without troops can be particularly military-to-military relations. valuable in testing as Contribute to regional and wider international efforts, particularly under the United Nations mandate, to peacekeeping, stability and humanitarian operations. While the scale of contribution may be limited, the RBAF’s acceptability as a neutral but professional force reinforces its value. Participation will generally be land force and involve presence and monitoring roles. Experience in the planning and coordination of small scale operations may also be valuable. Contributions support operational experience and the development of doctrine within the RBAF. 2011