Inter Formation Metallic Silhouette Shooting and Practice Rifle Competition at the SFHQ(KLN)
The Inter Formation Metallic Silhouette Shooting and Practice Rifle Shooting Competition in the Army wasconductedrecently on the directions of Major General SudanthaRanasinghe, Commander Security Forces Headquarters-Killinochchi SFHQ(KLN).
The event meant to enhance the standards of marksmanship skills of the troops got underway at the Ponnaveli Range, Kilinochchi. Major General SudanthaRanasinghe graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Six firing teams took part in the competition, representing 57, 65, 66 Divisions and Forward Maintenance Area (FMA). All General Officers Commanding (GOC), 661 Brigade Commander and officers were present.
Results are as follows ;
| a. |
1st place |
- 57 Division |
| b. |
2nd place |
- 66 Division |
| c. |
3rd place |
- FMA (KLN) |
| d. |
Overall best shooter |
- Captain R.M.A.R.B Rathnayaka - 8SLSR |
| e. |
Best shooter (Metal target) |
- Private P.M.Y Nileshan - 6 SLAOC |
| f. |
Best shooter (Rifle firing) |
- Captain R.M.A.R.M Rathnayaka - 8SLSR |
| g. |
Best shooter (Man vs Man) |
- Major W.A.K.L Priyantha - 5MIR |
All GOCs, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and more than 500 troops witnessed the mammoth event.
