The Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ (SNCOs’) Leadership and Career Development Course No – 57, conducted by the Combat Training School (CTS), Ampara concluded with a certificates awarding ceremony on 28 October 2025.
Training
The National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level III Certificates Awarding Ceremony for Electrician, Wood Craftsman (Building) and Construction Craftsman (Masonry) was held on 17 October 2025 at the Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering (SLSME), under the supervision of Colonel J.A.C.S Jagoda psc, Commandant of SLSME.
A three-day workshop on ‘Psychological Health and Prevention of Suicide Attempts among Members of the Armed Forces’ was successfully conducted at the Security Forces Headquarters (East) from 21 to 23 October 2025.
The Passing Out Parade of the Air Assault Course No: 30 was held on 15 October 2025 at the Airmobile Training School.
The Directorate of Plans conducted a workshop for its Officers on “Formulation of Accurate Technical Specifications” at the Multifunctional Hall of Army Headquarters on 17 October 2025.
A large-scale Search and Rescue Training Exercise was conducted on 16 October 2025 along the Ella–Wellawaya road, organized by the Badulla District Disaster Management Unit. The exercise was based on the analytical findings of the real-life rescue operation following the tragic bus accident that occurred on 04 September 2025, with the aim of enhancing readiness and coordination for future emergency responses.
Exercise Mitra Shakti (XI) 2025 is scheduled to be held in Belgavi, India, from 9 November to 23 November 2025. Accordingly, the Pre-Training Course for the participating contingent commenced at the Air Mobile Training School (AMTS), Nikawewa, with the participation of Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks of the Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Air Force.
The Sri Lanka Army Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) conducted an awareness programme on 07 October 2025 at Army Headquarters, with the participation of Army personnel from all branches and directorates of Army Headquarters.
Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) conducted a lecture on Non-communicable diseases on 01 October 2025 at Security Headquarters premises.
A special lecture on Customs Procedures related to Army procurements was successfully conducted by the Directorate of Plans at Army Headquarters on 30 September 2025.