West Commander Makes Courtesy Visit to SLAOC HQ at Dombagoda

After assuming duties as the 13th Commander of the Security Forces - West, Major General Deepal Pussella made a courtesy visit to the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps in Dombagoda on Monday (12).

At the headquarters premises, the visiting Commander was warmly welcomed by Brigadier Ajith Munasinghe, Centre Commandant and his Staff Officers. Then, the West Commander witnessed a briefing that described the role and tasks of the troops. The SLAOC Center Commandant presented the briefing.

After the briefing, the Commander Security Forces - West inspected several key places inside the camp, including the Tyre Retreading Section at Dombagoda Factory and inquired into the welfare of the soldiers serving there.

Moreover, during the inspection, the West Commander submitted some recommendation in order to uplift the welfare and standards of the camp. He also visited the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps Training School in the same premises where he unexpectedly observed the classes in function and interacted with the students.

Finally, marking the end of the day's visit, the West Commander did not forget to pen a complimentary remark in the 'Visitors' book’ before departure from the camp premises.

Moreover, along the way back, the West Commander visited several places at Bulathsinhala and Wadduwa for the proposed deployment of Battalions under Security Force HQ - West along with the General Officer Commanding of 61 Division, 612 Brigade Commander and respective Commanding Officers.

The General Officer Commanding of the 61 Division, Major General Mohan Rathnayaka, Senior Officers and several Staff Officers were associated with the West Commander’s itinerary.