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Brunei: General Driving Standards
GENERAL DRIVING STANDARDS
Reference:
A. BFB Standing Order 1007 Annex A dated 14 September 2022.
1. These Standing Orders require that all BFB personnel maintain the following standards when in charge of a vehicle, driving and/or travelling as a passenger in a vehicle. These standards apply in all locations in Brunei (whether on public roads, BFB establishments or elsewhere). Breach of these standards may lead to administrative action, disciplinary action, and/or Bruneian penalties or prosecution.
2. Basic safety standards.
a. Seat belts are to be worn at all times by all occupants.
b. Children are to be restrained in an approved Car Seat (i.e. in the seat that the relevant child would be legally required to use if they were travelling in a vehicle in England and Wales).
c. Displayed speed limits are to be adhered to. Where no speed limit is displayed within residential or business areas, vehicles are to adhere to a speed limit of 50 km/h.
d. Communication devices (including but not limited to mobile phones and tablets) are not to be used in a manner that would not be legal in England and Wales when driving.
e. Driving when under the influence of alcohol (i.e. when in a condition in which it would be illegal to drive under the law of England and Wales) is strictly forbidden.
3. The following acts are prohibited:
a. Driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention; i.e. in a way that falls below what would be expected of a competent and careful UK driver.
b. Driving a motor vehicle without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, so that they are inconvenienced by the driving.
c. Driving a motor vehicle dangerously, i.e. in a way that falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful UK driver and is obviously dangerous.
d. Driving a motor vehicle in a dangerous state, i.e. when it would be obvious to a competent and careful UK driver that driving the vehicle in that state would be dangerous.
e. Driving a motor vehicle when unfit to do so through drink or drugs, i.e. when, due to consumption of alcohol or any other intoxicant, the driver’s ability to drive properly is impaired.
f. When driving a motor vehicle; failing to stop, and/or failing to provide service number, rank and name, if in any way involved in a collision or other road traffic incident.
g. Having driven a motor vehicle that was in any way involved in an accident or other incident causing injury or damage, failing to immediately report the accident or other incident to the chain of command.
h. Driving, or permitting another person to drive, a motor vehicle without a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle in question.
i. As a provisional licence holder, driving a motor vehicle without:
(1) Clearly displaying proper ‘L’ plates on the front and rear of the vehicle (as would be required for learners in England and Wales); and
(2) Being supervised by a person of at least 21 years of age, qualified to drive that type of vehicle and who holds, and has held for at least 3 years aggregate, a full driving licence, and who is present in the vehicle (or on another motorcycle in the case of a motorcycle).
j. Driving, or permitting another person to drive, a motor vehicle (other than a service vehicle when properly authorised to) without a valid insurance policy covering 3rd party risks.
k. Riding, or being a passenger on, a motorcycle without wearing a proper helmet (i.e. a motorcycle helmet that would be legal for motorcycle use in England and Wales).
l. Riding a bicycle without due care and attention, i.e. in a way that falls below what would be expected of a competent and careful UK cyclist; or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place.
m. Riding a bicycle dangerously, i.e. in a way that falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful UK cyclist and is obviously dangerous.
n. Riding a bicycle when unfit to do so through drink or drugs; i.e. when under the influence of alcohol, or any other intoxicant, to the extent of being incapable of having proper control of the bicycle.
o. Failing, without reasonable excuse, to adhere to any official traffic sign or road marking (for example by exceeding the speed limit or parking on double yellow lines).
p. Breaching the speed limits that apply within Medicina Lines (15 KPH) or Tuker Lines (20 KPH).
q. Parking outside of designated areas. Areas where parking is not permitted are marked / notified by either:
(1) ‘Double Yellow’ lines.
(2) ‘No Parking Signs’.
(3) Notifications on Part One Orders.
r. Being in charge of a motor vehicle, meaning in control of it preparatory to driving it, when unfit to drive through drink or drugs; i.e. when, due to consumption of alcohol or any other intoxicant, the person in charge’s ability to drive properly is impaired (unless it can be proven by the impaired individual that there was no likelihood of them driving the vehicle whilst they were so impaired).
4. Officers, NCOs and duty personnel who have reasonable grounds to suspect that a vehicle is being driven within BFB establishments by a person under the influence of alcohol are authorised to stop the vehicle. If they have reasonable grounds to believe that the driver is a person subject to service law or a civilian subject to service discipline, and that the driver is under the influence of alcohol (e.g. smell of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteadiness or any other indicator), then they are to order them to drive no further, including the distance from the place the vehicle has stopped to the barrier, if deemed necessary. The driver is to comply with such an order.
5. Compliance. Non-compliance of the above in accordance with BFB Standing Order 1007 may result in:
a. Fines or criminal court proceedings issued by the Bruneian authorities;
b. Disciplinary Action; and / or
c. Administrative Action.
A. BFB Standing Order 1007 Annex A dated 14 September 2022.
1. These Standing Orders require that all BFB personnel maintain the following standards when in charge of a vehicle, driving and/or travelling as a passenger in a vehicle. These standards apply in all locations in Brunei (whether on public roads, BFB establishments or elsewhere). Breach of these standards may lead to administrative action, disciplinary action, and/or Bruneian penalties or prosecution.
2. Basic safety standards.
a. Seat belts are to be worn at all times by all occupants.
b. Children are to be restrained in an approved Car Seat (i.e. in the seat that the relevant child would be legally required to use if they were travelling in a vehicle in England and Wales).
c. Displayed speed limits are to be adhered to. Where no speed limit is displayed within residential or business areas, vehicles are to adhere to a speed limit of 50 km/h.
d. Communication devices (including but not limited to mobile phones and tablets) are not to be used in a manner that would not be legal in England and Wales when driving.
e. Driving when under the influence of alcohol (i.e. when in a condition in which it would be illegal to drive under the law of England and Wales) is strictly forbidden.
3. The following acts are prohibited:
a. Driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention; i.e. in a way that falls below what would be expected of a competent and careful UK driver.
b. Driving a motor vehicle without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, so that they are inconvenienced by the driving.
c. Driving a motor vehicle dangerously, i.e. in a way that falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful UK driver and is obviously dangerous.
d. Driving a motor vehicle in a dangerous state, i.e. when it would be obvious to a competent and careful UK driver that driving the vehicle in that state would be dangerous.
e. Driving a motor vehicle when unfit to do so through drink or drugs, i.e. when, due to consumption of alcohol or any other intoxicant, the driver’s ability to drive properly is impaired.
f. When driving a motor vehicle; failing to stop, and/or failing to provide service number, rank and name, if in any way involved in a collision or other road traffic incident.
g. Having driven a motor vehicle that was in any way involved in an accident or other incident causing injury or damage, failing to immediately report the accident or other incident to the chain of command.
h. Driving, or permitting another person to drive, a motor vehicle without a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle in question.
i. As a provisional licence holder, driving a motor vehicle without:
(1) Clearly displaying proper ‘L’ plates on the front and rear of the vehicle (as would be required for learners in England and Wales); and
(2) Being supervised by a person of at least 21 years of age, qualified to drive that type of vehicle and who holds, and has held for at least 3 years aggregate, a full driving licence, and who is present in the vehicle (or on another motorcycle in the case of a motorcycle).
j. Driving, or permitting another person to drive, a motor vehicle (other than a service vehicle when properly authorised to) without a valid insurance policy covering 3rd party risks.
k. Riding, or being a passenger on, a motorcycle without wearing a proper helmet (i.e. a motorcycle helmet that would be legal for motorcycle use in England and Wales).
l. Riding a bicycle without due care and attention, i.e. in a way that falls below what would be expected of a competent and careful UK cyclist; or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place.
m. Riding a bicycle dangerously, i.e. in a way that falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful UK cyclist and is obviously dangerous.
n. Riding a bicycle when unfit to do so through drink or drugs; i.e. when under the influence of alcohol, or any other intoxicant, to the extent of being incapable of having proper control of the bicycle.
o. Failing, without reasonable excuse, to adhere to any official traffic sign or road marking (for example by exceeding the speed limit or parking on double yellow lines).
p. Breaching the speed limits that apply within Medicina Lines (15 KPH) or Tuker Lines (20 KPH).
q. Parking outside of designated areas. Areas where parking is not permitted are marked / notified by either:
(1) ‘Double Yellow’ lines.
(2) ‘No Parking Signs’.
(3) Notifications on Part One Orders.
r. Being in charge of a motor vehicle, meaning in control of it preparatory to driving it, when unfit to drive through drink or drugs; i.e. when, due to consumption of alcohol or any other intoxicant, the person in charge’s ability to drive properly is impaired (unless it can be proven by the impaired individual that there was no likelihood of them driving the vehicle whilst they were so impaired).
4. Officers, NCOs and duty personnel who have reasonable grounds to suspect that a vehicle is being driven within BFB establishments by a person under the influence of alcohol are authorised to stop the vehicle. If they have reasonable grounds to believe that the driver is a person subject to service law or a civilian subject to service discipline, and that the driver is under the influence of alcohol (e.g. smell of alcohol, slurred speech, unsteadiness or any other indicator), then they are to order them to drive no further, including the distance from the place the vehicle has stopped to the barrier, if deemed necessary. The driver is to comply with such an order.
5. Compliance. Non-compliance of the above in accordance with BFB Standing Order 1007 may result in:
a. Fines or criminal court proceedings issued by the Bruneian authorities;
b. Disciplinary Action; and / or
c. Administrative Action.
Thursday 26 October 2023
Brunei: Baggage Entitlements
BAGGAGE ENTITLEMENTS
1. JSP800 Volume 2, Part 2, Chap 6, Table 2-6-1, page 154 stipulates the
baggage entitlements for SP and Spouses when travelling for service reasons by air.
2. The current MoU that HQ BFB have with Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) states that pax traveling within this agreement will receives an entitlement of either;
a. 30Kg - Routine activity.
b. 40Kg - Personnel (including family members) on routine assignments.
c. 56Kg - Other activity if justified.
d. Pax travelling on alternative methods (Not using RBA or if booked without the MCC) will have baggage in accordance with JSP800 Volume 2.
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Tuesday 24 October 2023
Brunei: Discipline - DRINK DRIVING
DISCIPLINE - DRINK DRIVING
1. Driving Whilst Under The Influence of Alcohol Or Drugs.
a. It is a Standing Orders (SO) offence in 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles to drive or be in charge of a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A Motor vehicle is defined as any mechanically propelled vehicle, including motorcycles.
b. All military personnel subject to service Law who is suspected to be under the influence of alcohol whilst in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle shall be required to provide the Service Police with a roadside breath sample.
c. Should the roadside breath sample indicate that the driver is over the proscribed alcohol limit, they will be arrested by the Service Police and they may be asked to provide a secondary sample (Blood or Urine) for laboratory analysis.
d. Anyone who is subject to service law and caught driving or in charge of a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol will be committing an offence contrary to the Armed Forces Act 2006 and will face disciplinary action.
2. Drink Drive Alcohol Limits under UK Law
a. 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath
b. 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
c. 107 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine
3. Failure Or Refusal To Provide A Drink Drive Sample To The Service Police.
a. It is a Standing Orders (SO) offence in 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles for all military personnel to fail or refuse to provide a drink drive sample to the Service Police when requested to do so.
b. Any military personnel who fails or refuses to provide a drink drive sample to the Service Police when required to do so will be committing an offence contrary to the Armed Forces Act 2006 and will be arrested and immediately referred for charge to Commanding Officer 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles and will face disciplinary action.
4. Driving Under The Influence Of Drink/Drugs Within A Service Establishment Breath Tests.
a. Where a Service Police Officer in Uniform has reasonable cause to suspect:
(1) That a person to whom this order applies is driving or is attempting to drive or in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle within the confines of a Service Establishment with alcohol in his/her body; or
(2) That person has been driving or is attempting to drive or in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle with alcohol in his/her body the Service Police Officer may (subject to) require that person to provide a specimen of breath for a roadside breath test.
b. If an accident involving a vehicle occurs within the confines of a Service Establishment, a service Police Officer in uniform who has reasonable cause to believe that a person was driving or attempting to drive or was in charge of the vehicle at the time of the accident may.
5. Failure Or Refusal To Provide A Drink Drive Sample To The Service Police.
a. A person to whom these Orders apply and who is required to provide a specimen of breath is to provide the specimen as directed by the Service Police. Any person who without reasonable excuse fails to provide the specimen as directed will breach this order.
b. If arrested by the Service Police, a person to whom these Orders apply shall accompany the Service Police to a Service Police Station or Medical Centre for the purpose of providing specimens of breath for analysis or a specimen of blood or urine for a laboratory test if:
(1) As a result of a breath test the Service Police Officer has reasonable cause to suspect that the proportion of alcohol in that person’s body, exceeds the prescribed limit: or
(2) That person has failed to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test when required to do so in pursuance of Paras 2 and 3 above, and the Service Police Officer has reasonable cause to suspect that he/she has alcohol in his/her body.
(3) But a person shall not be required to attend when he/she is a patient at a Hospital or Medical Centre.
(4) Any person who without reasonable excuse fails to attend at a Service Police Station when required to do so under this paragraph commits a breach of this Order.
Any enquiries, please contact RMP.
Ext: 3767
Mob: +673 8330252
Brunei: Do you have a Will?
WILLS
1. Service personnel are strongly encouraged, and provided with the opportunity, to complete a Will (QRs Ch 7 Pt 7 and 2018DIN01-091).
2. The intention of a Will is to ensure that a deceased person’s estate (money, possessions and property) is distributed to beneficiaries in accordance with the deceased person’s wishes. If a person dies without a valid Will they are termed intestate and their estate will be divided up according to a standard legal formula. This might not be what the deceased would have wanted.
3. The recommended methods of making a Will available to Service personnel (SP) can be summarised as follows:
a. As for Civilians:
(1) By drawing up a Will on expert advice.
(2) By using one of the printed forms which can be purchased.
(3) By writing a simple Will on a sheet of paper.
b. Methods available to Service personnel only:
(1) Use of the MOD Form 106.
(2) Exceptionally, usually during war time, by making informal unwitnessed wills, but these should be replaced with a formal Will at the earliest opportunity.
4. There is a Service requirement to record the status and whereabouts of a person’s Will on JPA, or the fact that the Service Person (SP) has chosen not to make a Will or declare their intentions to the Services.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Thirty-one new awards made for targeted work supporting Armed Forces communities
The latest round of grants under this popular programme has supported 31 projects across the UK. Each project can last up to three years delivering significant changes and improvements in Armed Forces communities with hidden or compelling needs.
Helping those facing challenges
Scotty’s Little Soldiers have received £70,984 for their Standby project. This will address a gap in support bereaved Service children and young people; and help to make sure that they are sensitively supported in their education settings.
Founder, Nikki Scott said: “Bereaved children from Armed Forces families can face a number of challenges during their education journey and at times such as analysing war themed poetry, learning about Remembrance and taking part in activities for Mother’s and Father’s Day. Due to their bereavement, these types of experiences can be extremely challenging and Standby will help ensure education providers are more informed about how best to support bereaved British Forces children and young people.”
Emotional and practical support for families
Adfam were awarded £66,6000 to deliver a support service for 36 family members of serving Armed Forces personnel with problematic alcohol and substance use. The service will consist of individual support sessions and moderated peer/group support sessions.
Adfam Chief Executive Vivienne Evans said: “We are delighted to have received funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust, which enables us to extend our remote support service for the families of Veterans with a substance misuse problem to the families and friends of serving personnel. This service provides family members with six, one-to-one sessions of emotional and practical support, plus a peer support group, both of which help them deal with the impact of a loved one’s substance misuse.”
Improving life chances and emotional wellbeing
HMPs Veteran’s Successful Transitions will support Veterans currently serving sentences in Greater Manchester prisons. The project, which received an award of £100,000, will provide a full package of support in training, education, housing, financial guidance and mental wellbeing to both rebuild confidence and self-esteem and help Veterans achieve a successful transition back into the community on release.
Terry Morley, Operation Re-Org Veterans & Criminal Justice project lead, thanked the Trust for their support which will allow them to continue their work within prisons across Greater Manchester: “This will allow us to continue to provide bespoke training packages to the Armed Forces Veterans and individual 1-1 support whilst serving their sentences and then once released. The team delivering the programme have many years of experience and knowledge both from the military and the prison service giving us the skills to help them succeed and avoid them reoffending and returning to prison.”
Enhancing physical and mental recovery
Climb 2 Recovery offer climbing courses to help with both physical and mental recovery of injured service personnel and Veterans. They have received £99,000 to optimise the recoveries of seriously wounded Service people and Veterans through a programme of progressive therapeutic adaptive climbing and mountaineering. Chief Executive Joe Winch explains: “Climb 2 Recovery enhances the recoveries of seriously wounded, injured, sick and disabled service people and veterans, most of whom have completed at least 2-years of conventional clinical treatment and yet remain chronically and severely disabled by their adversity, through a year-round programme of climbing and mountaineering.
“The courses offered are carefully designed to support progression from no experience to independent lead climbing for even the most severely injured or disabled member. C2R also sponsors and mentors members through formal outdoor leadership qualifications, creating new vocations and providing a pathway back to employment or voluntary work.”
Find out more
The full list of awards made can be found on the Trust’s website www.covenantfund.org.uk
Interested in applying for this programme? Applications are currently being invited for the second round via the Trust’s website.
The Trust are looking for projects that are specific and targeted. This could include addressing hidden, compelling and complex needs, for specific and identified beneficiaries, in a meaningful way. Applications should be submitted by 13 November 2023.
Keep up to date with funding opportunities
For the latest updates and announcements on each of these Covenant Fund programmes, and any other funding opportunities the Trust has available throughout the year, sign up to their e-newsletter via their website www.covenantfund.org.uk
Interested in applying for this programme? Applications are currently being invited for the second round via the Trust’s website.
The Trust are looking for projects that are specific and targeted. This could include addressing hidden, compelling and complex needs, for specific and identified beneficiaries, in a meaningful way. Applications should be submitted by 13 November 2023.
Keep up to date with funding opportunities
For the latest updates and announcements on each of these Covenant Fund programmes, and any other funding opportunities the Trust has available throughout the year, sign up to their e-newsletter via their website www.covenantfund.org.uk
Monday 23 October 2023
Brunei: Victoria Loh Dance & Movement BALLET & ACRO Classes - FREE Trial Week 30th October - 1st November 2023 @ Pusat Insani, Seria
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VICTORIA LOH DANCE & MOVEMENT BALLET & ACRO CLASSES - FREE TRIAL WEEK 30TH OCT - 1ST NOV
Running a trial week of classes 30th Oct - 1st Nov, there are still spaces available, please refer to the schedule above.
Classes take place at Pusat Insani, Seria.
If you are interested in signing your child up, please fill in this google form by following the link below:
https://forms.gle/UzoXr8WwK1G5xWdZ8
Any questions please get in touch by WhatsApp (+673-8265205) or e-mail (victorialohdance@gmail.com)
For more info please visit my website: victorialohdance.com
Brunei: BFB Garrison Halloween Party - 28th October 2023, 1500 - 1900 @ Garrison Junior Ranks Club, Medicina Lines
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Please fill in the form via QR code before purchasing the tickets.
The cut off for ticket sales is the 20th October 2023.
Brunei: NAAFI - Halloween Party featuring DJ Penn - Saturday, 28th October 2023, 1900 - 0000 @ Chautari
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Para Standing Tennis Festival - London, 25 Nov
Friday 20 October 2023
Brunei: British Forces Brunei - New BFB Instagram Account
Please follow and share the new BFB Instagram account:
british.forces.bruneiPlease share your successes and achievements on BFB Instagram by sending photos and videos to the contact details below,
Historic Royal Palaces - £1 tickets for those o Universal Credit or other named benefits
From 21 October 2023, £1 tickets for a day visit to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace will be available to anyone in receipt of the following:
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Pension Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
Find out more at https://www.hrp.org.uk/one-pound-tickets/#gs.74u117
Thursday 19 October 2023
Brunei: Global Charge Charity Dinner @ Cookhouse Tuker Lines - Thursday, 19th October 2023 at 1730 - 1900 hrs
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1RGR, HQ (Burma) Coy is organizing Global Charge Charity Dinner on Thu, 19 Oct 2023 to raise funds for the Pj GREEN RHINO conservation issue and support. 1 DIV, GOC; an initiative to deliver 100 simultaneous dinners’ on 19 Oct to raise awareness of Pj GREEN RHINO conservation issue. All BFB members including spouses and Civ staffs are invited.
Event: “Global Charge Charity Dinner”.
Purpose: To raise fund for Pj GREEN RHINO conservation issue and support.
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 23.
Time: 1730 – 1900 hrs.
Location: Cookhouse Tuker Lines (Opposite of the Garrison Gym).
Ticket price: BND 10 / person (Door sale).
“EVERYONE is WELCOME !!!”
Togetherall: How to manage feelings of loneliness and isolation
Is loneliness the new normal? With our means of connection changing over the last few years, we can all find ourselves feeling lonely at times.
Check out this blog by @Togetherall's Chief Clinical Officer, Ben Locke, PHD., where he provides his tips for dealing with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Togetherall is FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+
Pinnacle Group SFA Winter Tips: Going Away for October Half Term
If you're going away over half term, why not leave a key with a trusted friend or neighbour so they can check on your home to reduce the risk of something going wrong?
If any issues do arise, contact the Helpdesk on 0800 031 8628 or visit https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/
Nominations Open for the Celebrating Forces Families Awards: Honouring the Unsung Heroes of Our Armed Forces Community
In a landmark initiative within the UK's Armed Forces community, an event of unprecedented significance shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions and unwavering support provided by our military families.
Historically, amid the array of events and awards evenings within the Armed Forces community, there has been a noticeable absence of a dedicated platform exclusively celebrating the cherished support system of military families. The Celebrating Forces Families Awards, organised by members of the MOD Partner Employment Working Group, rectified this in 2022 by dedicating an entire event to honour their unyielding commitment, service, sacrifices, and achievements.
“Events like these are what the “living in our shoes” report terms small acts of kindness and they are important as while they increase resilience and bolster self-sufficiency the most important thing is that they help to celebrate just how important our families are,” said Chief of Defence People, VAdm Phil Hally CB MBE.
MOD Accommodation Team Furniture Research - Register interest
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The MOD Accommodation Team are reviewing what items of furniture are provided to you in SFA and how furniture provision could be improved for you and Defence.
Please email people-accommodation-research@mod.gov.uk by the 31st October 2023 if you would like to take part, or if you would like further information.
Little Troopers All Together Online Live Event 22nd October
Our brand new Autumn/Winter All Together - ONLINE programme is now running until the end of the year.
This Sunday 22nd October at 10am The ArtBase will be running a live drawing session where everyone will learn how to draw a gorgeous Emu. You just need paper, pencils and a rubber.
Book your family space to join us HERE
*Sessions are free but we do ask you only book if you are confident you can make the date and time as places are limited*
All Together is a deployment club for military children, part of that programme is All Together ONLINE! A series of exciting, live, online events aimed at military children under 11 who have a parent away from home for whatever military reason.
Careers in STEM for Military Women, Spouses, Partners and Families 15th November 2023,1200 PM (UK Time)
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Serve and Protect Credit Union: Eventbrite Free Financial Webinars
Serve and Protect CU are hosting a range of free financial webinars between now and December 2023, covering topics such as:
- Budgeting & Spending
- Boosting Your Credit Score
- Managing the Cost of Living
- What Lenders are looking for
There are a limited number of places available on the webinars, so they are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Brunei: Miri Woodwork Trading Sale - Friday, 27th - Sunday, 29th October 2023 @ CCCC - CANCELLED
Miri Woodwork Trading Sale - Friday, 27th - Sunday, 29th October 2023 at CCCC has been CANCELLED.
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Monday 16 October 2023
Brunei: AWS Community Support - October Half Term Activities & Booking Form 2023
Please scan the QR code above for the Booking Form.
To join AWS BFB Community Facebook group - Join BFB Facebook group
Mumong Community Centre - Mumong Community Centre
View powerpoints of all sessions - All AWS CS Activities/Sessions
New Accommodation Offer: Third Roadshow on 25 Oct at HMS Collingwood and via Livestream
The Sway also has a Slido link to ask questions, and the option to request an MS Teams event reminder.
Friday 13 October 2023
British Army Leader of the Year Awards 2023
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The Centre for Army Leadership are launching the first British Army Leader of the Year Awards.
This prestigious award recognises our outstanding personnel in exemplifying British Army leadership. The application process is now open for internal Army nominations only, whether Regular or Reserve (inc. UOTC).
Don't miss the chance to recognise those who demonstrate exceptional leadership. Submit your nomination using the QR code (from a non-MOD device) or via this link: https://shorturl.at/clIJU
Brunei: NAAFI Car Park - For Customers Only
Brunei: Upskilling and Employment Support for Military and Civilian Spouses and Partners in BFB
If you are looking for support with your CV, returning to work after a break, need advice on transferring skills and qualifications, and on how to overcome, or work around barriers to employment such as having been out of employment for a long time, or childcare, this webinar is for you!
The webinar aims to introduce the programmes of Forces Employment Charity and will talk through the opportunities and options that are available to support spouses and partners into employment while out in Brunei. The webinar will also discuss about TechVets and how to secure gainful employment in technology.
This is open to all military and civilian spouses and partners in British Forces Brunei.
If you are interested, please scan the QR code below or CLICK HERE
to sign up.
Brunei: Safety Alert - Charging of Li-ion electric devices in escape routes
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1. The safety alert as shown at [Annex B] to these orders which concerns the charging of electrical and electronic devices (e-bikes) in designated escape routes.There is a potential for rapid and significant fire spread when Lithium Ion batteries and/or charger develops a fault. Also significant quantities of smoke are produced which affects visibility and could potentially impair the use of escape routes in buildings.
2. All BFB personnel are to ensure that the charging of electrical and
electronic devices is PROHIBITED in Emergency Escape Routes, sleeping or unoccupied areas.
ABF The Soldiers Charity - Race The World Challenge 23rd - 29th October 2023
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Now the July race of this year's Race The World challenge has ended, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are taking registrations for the next virtual all Army race, running 23 - 29 October 2023.If you think your Unit is up for the challenge, you can register for FREE here - https://bit.ly/3PSDdXt
Join ABF The Soldiers’ Charity in supporting the Army family in need. For Soldiers, For Life!
Email the team with any questions you may have to racetheworld@soldierscharity.org.
Join ABF The Soldiers’ Charity in supporting the Army family in need. For Soldiers, For Life!
Email the team with any questions you may have to racetheworld@soldierscharity.org.
Forces Family Support: Are You Affected by A Loved One’s Harmful Use of Alcohol, Drugs or Gambling?
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Thursday 12 October 2023
Brunei: Re-sale of entitled Tax-Free Items & Information
The re-sale of items purchased from the NAAFI retail facility to the local population is strictly prohibited under the Exchange of Notes, between the UK Gov and HM the Sultan. BFB personnel are entitled to tax free goods for their sole consumption or use, this does not extend outside of BFB personnel. Those found selling goods purchased from the NAAFI retail facility will be classed as profiteering from the sale of tax free goods and evading revenue payments. This is not to happen. Disciplinary action may be taken against those found knowingly doing this.
1. As a special concession, the sale of the duty free alcohol to a member of the British Armed Forces is permitted in Brunei. Alcohol is to be purchased by entitled personnel only and is for consumption on camp in Messes and authorised Clubs or at home (SFA).
2. It is not for exchange or resale to individuals outside of BFB entitled
personnel. Such actions will only jeopardise the current position and lead to the withdrawal of the privilege entirely. Furthermore, any entitled person found contravening these orders will have their right to purchase alcohol revoked and will face formal disciplinary action.
3. The consumption of alcohol in public places is offensive to local Muslims and has led to a crackdown by local customs officials. Those found in possession of alcohol in local restaurants are in contravention of Garrison Standing Orders and will face formal disciplinary action.
4. Only entitled personnel are allowed to access the bulk (alcohol) store within the NAAFI complex. ID cards showing entitlement to purchase alcohol are to be shown to NAAFI staff. Personnel who cannot produce a valid ID card on request will not be served alcohol. Those failing to show their ID cards will be asked to leave the facility.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Making positive impacts to Veterans’ mental health and wellbeing
With funding from HM Treasury through the Veterans’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, the One is Too Many programme awarded £2.1M to nine projects across the UK, to organisations with experience in working with individuals who are at increased risk of suicide.
The Trust commissioned the University of Chester to undertake a comprehensive, external evaluation of the programme, which has found that the programme has made a positive difference through the treatments and interventions that have improved mental health and wellbeing, with life-saving implications.
The One Is Too Many programme
The programme funded two-year projects, designed to significantly reduce veteran suicide by gaining a better understanding of the issues, providing timely intervention including education and peer support to improve the wellbeing of veterans and engage where appropriate with their families and friends.
An important focus of the programme was to address the possible barriers to accessing healthcare.
We wanted to further explore specific approaches that could help reduce suicide and suicide risk in veterans. At the heart of the programme we wanted to better understand the difficulties experienced by vulnerable veterans in dealing with suicidal thoughts and feelings, but who were not successfully accessing the support they need.
The funded organisations delivered their projects in a co-ordinated and targeted way, concentrating on the quality of the interventions in reducing suicide, rather than the number of participants.
Who did the programme support?
Nearly 600 Veterans took part in the projects examined in depth by the evaluators. The Veterans had multiple aspects within their lives that were sources of stress to them.
The majority of service users had an average service of 12 years. Most were male with an average age of 45.
Some key findings from the evaluation include:
- 77% reported being exposed to a traumatic event during Service with an average of two each
- 83% of Veterans taking part in projects reported long-standing physical or mental health illness
- 3% of project participants were homeless on entering the programme
The evaluation notes that the programme has illustrated suicide risk factors leading to Veterans’ self-harm, suicide risk and protective factors.
These can now inform policymakers, healthcare professionals, and third-sector organisations of a direction of travel that has palpable benefits.
Impact of the programme
The evaluation report has shown that projects were successful in improving the health and wellbeing of Veterans.
However, there is a need to further explore initiatives to engage with female Veterans. Research is also needed to examine the impact of gender-related experiences during military Service on female Veterans’ help-seeking behaviour.
Anna Wright, Chief Executive of the Trust said:
“We are delighted that there is good evidence that this ambitious programme has made a positive difference through the treatments and interventions that have improved mental health and wellbeing in veterans, with lifesaving implications.”
Recommendations from the evaluation
The evaluation report notes several recommendations. These include:
- additional resources and research
- developing strategies to reach under-represented and minority groups
- ways to encourage help-seeking behaviour
Read the report
The evaluation report is available to read on our website. It includes a full list of recommendations and lots of insight from those who took part in the programme.
One Is Too Many: Suicide Prevention Conference
The evaluation report is being launched at the Trust’s One Is Too Many: Suicide Prevention Conference, today (11 October 2023).
We are delighted to be able to launch such an important impact document at our flagship event for 2023. Further updates from the conference will follow.
In the meantime, you can learn more about the One Is Too Many programme on our website.
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