The 'OBOE Endeavour' award is given in commemoration of the contribution of the Australian Defence Force in the successful liberation of Borneo during Operation OBOE in the Second World War, which also marked the beginning of the defence relationship between Brunei Darussalam and Australia. The matter was among those shared by His Excellency Michael Neil Hoy, Australian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, in his remarks at the 'OBOE Endeavour Academic Excellence' Awards Ceremony. The ceremony took place on 9th February afternoon at the Defence Academy, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) in Tanah Jambu.

Six RBAF officers received the 'OBOE Endeavour' Award which is an Academic Excellence Programme from the Australian Government, awarded to participants of the Command and Staff Course who achieved excellent results. The programme aims to provide officers with an understanding of Australia and the Australian Defence Force, as well as strengthening understanding of regional security interests. Also present was Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of RBAF.