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Commandant Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Speaks to Volunteer Soldiers in Jaffna

THE COMMANDANT of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) Major General J.J.P.S.T Liyanage visited Jaffna peninsula on 23rd November to inspect the Volunteer battalions stationed in the peninsula and look into their requirements including welfare matters of members of the SLAVF.

The visiting senior officer was accorded a Guard of Honour at the Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna (SFHQ-J) and after he was received by the Commander Security Forces Jaffna Major General L.B.R Mark.

Later, Major General Liyanage individually spoke to senior officers and Commanding Officers of all volunteer battalions in Jaffna Peninsula.

During discussions, they talked about the nature of duties and due promotions of Non Commissioned Officers and the welfare of soldiers. He instructed to relevant authorities to take immediate actions with regard to some urgent welfare measures.

Major General Liyanage also addressed a section of officers and other ranks of some Volunteer Units at the SFHQ-(J) Indoor Stadium and promised to take necessary actions about the problems faced by them.