Passing Out Parade 2019 | Sri Lanka Military Academy Diyathalawa

PASSING OUT PARADE 2019

The 94th Commissioning Parade of the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa was ceremonially held on 21st December 2019 at the Academy parade ground with the participation of the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon Mahinda Rajapaksa, as the Chief Guest, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, retired Major General G D H Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc and the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General L H S C Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc. The ceremony was also graced by the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, all Principal Staff Officers, Colonel Commandants, Colonels of the Regiments, Zambian Defence Attache, a large number of distinguished invitees, parents and well-wishers of passing out officer cadets. Upon arrival, the Chief Guest paid floral tribute to the fallen heroes at the Monument of Peace.

A total of 321 lady and gentleman officer cadets including 2 officer cadets from the Republic of Maldives and 2 officer cadets from the Republic of Zambia received the prestigious President’s commission from the Chief Guest. These officer cadets belonged to 5 intakes; Intake 87, 87B, Volunteer 59, Lady 17 and Volunteer Lady 16.

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