02nd March 2023 18:16:32 Hours
The Parents' Day of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), dedicated to beloved parents of SLMA-groomed senior Officer Cadets got underway recently at the SLMA premises in order to showcase the progress of their hidden talents and trained skills and leadership attributes to their parents.
Senior Officer Cadets in the Intake 92, SC 19A, 61(V)A, Lady 18(V)A, and the Intake 92A were associated with the occasion where the Commandant SLMA, Major General Buddika Perera joined as the Chief Guest.
The day's activities included a variety of displays, including a Drill Display at the Parade Ground, a Taekwondo and PT display at the Lieutenant Thilak Nissanka Memorial Indoor Gymnasium plus a conduct of a mock attack on an insurgent hide-out at the Polo Ground.
Officer Cadets demonstrated their precision, coordination and discipline by forming drills from basic to advanced after Cadets marched in unison with perfect synchronization, which is a reflection of the meticulous training conducted at the Academy. The Drill Display made their parents so proud and amazed as the unity, discipline, obedience and command skills of their sons and daughters were exhibited.
The Taekwondo and PT display was another fantastic event of the Parents’ Day Programme, where the Officer Cadets got an opportunity to demonstrate their physical prowess and endurance, inclusive of a variety of exercises such as Taekwondo, Horse Jumping, Fire Ring Jumps and Human Pyramid. The Officer Cadets also showed their Taekwondo skills with techniques of kicks, punches, and self-defence. The display also affirmed the Officer Cadets' physical fitness, mental physical coordination, agility gained through their hard training.
The third event of the Parents’ Day included a Show Jumping Display and a Tent Pegging conducted by the Equestrian Section of SLMA at the Polo Ground. The riders of the Equestrian Section displayed their horse-riding skills on nine horses. This was a very thrilling and fascinating event which was enjoyed by all parents and family members to the fullest.
The final mock attack on an Insurgent Hideout through which the Officer Cadets demonstrated their skills in tactical planning, execution of mission with team spirits, perseverance and full preparedness drew thrill and excitement.
After all displays, the parents and family members were invited for a special lunch and an entertainment session at the Officer Cadets' Mess. The parents had an opportunity to interact with their sons and daughters and also with almost all Officers who were involved in Officer Cadet training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy. This provided a unique opportunity for parents to learn more about the Academy and the training their children have undergone.
Senior officers, Officers, parents of Cadets and other Ranks witnessed the Parents' Day.
