Bolkiah Garrison

Bolkiah Garrison
Bolkiah Garison
بولكيه ڬاريسون
Berakas 'A', Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara in Brunei
Honours ceremony being carried out at the base in 2022
Bolkiah Garrison is located in Brunei
Bolkiah Garrison
Bolkiah Garrison
Location in Brunei
Coordinates04°55′34″N 114°56′07″E / 4.92611°N 114.93528°E / 4.92611; 114.93528
TypeMilitary headquarters and training base
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorRoyal Brunei Armed Forces
ConditionOperational
Site history
Built1964; 60 years ago (1964) (as Bolkiah Camp)
In use1964–present
Garrison information
Garrison
OccupantsSecond Battalion RBLF

Bolkiah Garrison (Malay: Bolkiah Garison),[1] also referred to as Bolkiah Camp from its original name,[2][3] is one of the military bases in Mukim Berakas 'A', Bandar Seri Begawan. It contains the main building for the Ministry of Defence (MinDef), and is also the headquarters of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).[4] International defence collaborations, meetings and bilateral exercises are planned and considered within this military base.[5]

  1. ^ "Ministry of Defence and RBAF hold the opening of Dikir Maulud 1444H". MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam: Public Relations Unit., Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 26 September 2022. Archived from the original on 4 November 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ "RBLF introduction – Royal Brunei Land Forces brief history". MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam: Public Relations Unit., Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 2015. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  3. ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical dictionary of Brunei Darussalam (Second ed.). Plymouth, England: Scarecrow Press. p. 234. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9. Retrieved 15 January 2024 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Brunei Darussalam 1994 / 1995. Broadcasting and Information Department, Prime Minister's Office, Brunei Darussalam. 1994. p. 138. Retrieved 15 January 2024 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Joint Force Commander receives introductory call from the United States of America Defence Attache to Brunei Darussalam". JFHQ.MinDef.gov.bn. Bolkiah Garrison, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam: Defence Information Technology Unit, Joint Force Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam. 27 October 2022. Archived from the original on 4 November 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2024.