Commander Asks Seniors to Look After Soldiers with Highest Possible Facilities

"It is your prime responsibility to ensure the welfare of the men you command. Therefore, I insist that the soldiers must be well looked after with the highest possible facilities. Be mindful, and responsible when you are presiding or being members of the tender boards. Ensure that you will not contribute in selecting substandard stuff for the use of your men. Also, look into the administrative aspects of the under command formations and encourage the junior leaders to look into the grievances of the soldiers, "so urged General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army when he addressed a gathering of new Colonels of the Regiment/Colonel Commandants of Regiments/Security Force Commanders this afternoon (29) after award of a symbolic baton of command to them at the Army HQ.

"As you know, His Excellency the President’s decision to appoint some of you as District Coordinators in parallel to the administrative channel, has offered you a lifetime opportunity to work with the civil administration of the country and participate in government mechanism against COVID-19. The authority vested in you implies the great recognition that has been given to the Army in today’s context and the new appointment comes with a lot of responsibility and this indeed is a real test of your professionalism. Also, you must ensure that the troops under your command are taking maximum precautions to prevent COVID-19 poaching to our installations. You may personally task the Commanders of your below formations and make them responsible to certify the protection of our troops from COVID-19."

"His Excellency the President has kept the complete trust in the tri services and especially in the Sri Lanka Army in safeguarding this country and its people from COVID 19 menace, maintaining security and nation-building under His Excellency the President and Government's Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour agenda at the forefront. This has been underscored by the people of Sri Lanka's expectations for Sri Lanka Army to be the first respondent and saviour of them in any emergency type, "he claimed.

"Consequently, the Sri Lanka Army's responsibilities have expanded than ever before.We still have a great deal of improving our capabilities and competencies to deliver the right effect at right time. The Government has granted us all the necessary opportunities to create the exact kind of the Army to guarantee national security. We have recognized our nation's interests and objectives, the role needs to be played by the Army as well as the physical, conceptual and moral transformation necessary, so that the Army could comfortably contribute to secure those interests and achieve the national objectives, "he pointed out.

"The Sri Lanka Army 'Way forward Strategy 2020-2025" identifies transforming the Sri Lanka Army as a ready, reliable, relevant, resilient and respectable force and our key objectives in the next five years. I am counting on you to be active participants in all of these processes and changes and achieve measurable results and success in serving our motherland and our country's people. As you are well aware, today in addition to traditional military threats, the necessity to respond to more complex threats that combine military and non-military means has become emphasized. Many of the recent crises around the world bear witness to the fact that ground forces and controlling land areas remain crucial today.

"We still have a great deal of improving our capabilities and competencies to deliver the right effect at right time. The Government of Sri Lanka has granted us all the necessary opportunities to create the exact kind of Army to guarantee national security. As commanders and leaders of the Sri Lanka Army, the most important aspects for me from you, are the integrity and loyalty towards superiors, parallels and subordinates. You can't have any questions in these aspects. Integrity is considered the highest, and therefore I urge you not to compromise the integrity while exercising the authority that has been vested in you," the Commander of the Army told the gathering. Asics shoes | Sneakers