Azman Bangkol

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Colonel (Retired)

Azman Bangkol

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Colonel Azman (3rd, right) at Pahlawan Warrior 2022, Tutong Camp
Native name
عزمن بڠكول
Birth nameAzman bin Haji Bangkol
BornBrunei
AllegianceFlag of Brunei.svg  Brunei
Service/branchFlag of Royal Brunei Land Forces.svg  Royal Brunei Land Force
Years of service1993–2022
Rank 15.RBrLF-COL.svg Colonel
Service number 429 [1]
UnitSecond Battalion RBLF
International Monitoring Team
Joint Force Headquarters
CommandsChief of Staff of RBLF
Deputy Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force

Azman bin Haji Bangkol is a former Bruneian military officer who served as the Deputy Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he was among the contingent attached to the International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao. He has notably served as the deputy for three RBLF commanders consisting of Haszaimi Bol Hassan, [2] Abdul Razak [3] and Saifulrizal Abdul Latif. [4]

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Military career

In 1993, Azman enlisted in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). He was appointed as an officer cadet in November 1993 after finishing his recruit training, and he received his officer cadet training at the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces. He was a platoon commander in the Second Battalion RBLF (2Bn RBLF) when he was commissioned in 1995. [5]

He has attended a number of military career courses both domestically and abroad, including Executive Development Program Course, Command and General Staff CL 53, Methods of Instructions (MOI), Jungle Warfare Instructor, Basic Manpower Officer, Intermediate Staff, Unit Security Officers, Company Commanders Tactics, and Battalion Tactics Course. [5]

As part of his internationally tour of duty, Major Azman was among Brunei's IMT contingent Batch 1 in 2004–2005 to observe the progress of the negotiations for peace between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Mindanao, Southern Philippines. [5] On 13 October 2008, the Brunei contingent commander, along with four other former leaders and thirty-six members of the team, including him, received plaques and certificates of appreciation from the Philippine government for their assistance in keeping an eye on the peace process in Mindanao. [6]

Azman had a number of command and staff positions throughout his time in the military. Among these appointments are those of SO2 Land Capability Development at the Directorate of Force Capability Development, Ministry of Defence, from 2008 to 2010, second-in-command and commanding officer of 2Bn RBLF; regimental signal officer, adjutant, officer commanding of First (1Bn RBLF) and Third Battalion (3Bn RBLF) from 2003 to 2008. Among his most recent positions are chief of staff of the RBLF, Military Assistant to the Minister of Defence II, SO1 Administration, and SO1 J5 Joint Force Headquarters. [5]

After serving a year in Mindanao, Lieutenant Colonel Azman led the 12th IMT peacekeeping deployment before returning home on 16 September 2016. His group's main responsibilities were keeping an eye on the neighborhood, promoting the cease-fire, and settling disputes amongst the parties involved. The hardship of being apart from family and linguistic hurdles persisted despite the region's overall stability. He pointed out that the parties engaged were adhering to the peace processes put in place in 2003. [7]

In a ceremony held on 8 December 2018, at the Officers' Mess in the Berakas Garrison, 68 RBAF officers were promoted to the next rank with the approval of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Lieutenant Colonel Azman was among those elevated, becoming a colonel. [1] Later on 27 May 2019, Colonel Khairil Ismail, the outgoing chief of staff (COS) of the RBLF, gave Colonel Azman the reins of the position at the turnover of responsibilities ceremony held at the RBLF Headquarters. [8] On 11 September 2020, he concluded his term as COS, and Lieutenant Colonel Shanonnizam Sulaiman took over. [9]

On 30 July 2020, Colonel Azman was appointed deputy commander of the RBLF. [5] He gave the opening comments during the 5th Malaysia-Brunei Army-to-Army Talks virtual teleconference with the Malaysian Army, which was conducted at RBLF Headquarters on 28 July 2021. [10] On 18 May 2022, Delfin Lorenzana arrived in Bangar Camp and was greeted by Colonel Azman, the acting commander of RBLF. [11] At RBLF Headquarters on 20 October 2022, the transfer ceremony was placed between Colonel Muhammad Wata, the newly appointed Deputy Commander of the RBLF, and Colonel Azman. [4] On 1 December 2023, when attending the Regimental Dinner Night at the Officer's Mess, Berakas Garrison, in observance of its 62nd anniversary, it was stated that he had retired from the service. [12]

Personal life

Colonel Azman is married to Yusnita binti Hj Duraman @ Haji Masri, and they have eight children. [5]

Honours

Colonel Azman has earned the following honours; [5]

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Foreign

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References

  1. 1 2 H. A. B., Fizah (8 December 2018). "68 RBAF officers promoted to new ranks". Borneo Bulletin Online. Archived from the original on 8 December 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "COMMANDER OF ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE FAREWELL VISIT TO ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE". Royal Brunei Land Force. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE HELD THE OPENING OF TADARUS AL-QURAN CEREMONY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROYAL BRUNEI ARMED FORCE 61ST ANNIVERSARY". Royal Brunei Land Force. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  4. 1 2 "HANDOVER CEREMONY FOR THE DEPUTY COMMANDER OF ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE". Royal Brunei Land Force. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "DEPUTY COMMANDER ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE". Royal Brunei Land Force. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "RP awards plaques, certificates to 41 Brunei peace monitors". GMA News Online. 13 October 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  7. ↑ Hayat, Hakim (17 September 2016). "Returning Brunei IMT-12 given hero's welcome". Borneo Bulletin Online. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "HANDOVER OF DUTIES OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE". Royal Brunei Land Force. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  9. ↑ "HANDOVER OF DUTIES OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE". Royal Brunei Land Force. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  10. ↑ "5th Malaysia-Brunei Army to Army Talks 2021". Royal Brunei Land Force. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  11. ↑ "ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE HOSTS LUNCHEON FOR THE SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES". Royal Brunei Land Force. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  12. ↑ "REGIMENTAL DINNER NIGHT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROYAL BRUNEI LAND FORCE 62ND ANNIVERSARY". Royal Brunei Land Force. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
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