22nd September 2025 17:51:20 Hours
In a brief formality held at the Sri Lanka Army War College in Buttala, a group of officers were formally invested with the esteemed Army War College badges by Major General P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army War College Buttala. The Army War College badges are a distinguished emblem, representing the officers' affiliation with the premier institution and their expertise in military strategy and leadership.
Becoming a member of the Directing Staff (DS) at the Sri Lanka Army War College in Buttala is a prestigious honor and a significant milestone in a military officer's career. The newly appointed Directing Staff members and the Officer posted as the SO2 Postgraduate Cell whose names are mentioned below formally met with the Commandant. During the event, they were officially recognized as faculty members, solidifying their roles in shaping the next generation of military leaders followed by presenting the Standing Instructions for Permanent Staff (SIP) that cover key aspects of their roles and responsibilities. Coinciding with the event an officer mentioned below promoted to the rank of ‘Major’ was also adorned his insignia by the Commandant.
Lt Col Palitha Herath DS SCC
Lt Col Raveendra Paragahathanthri DS SCC
Lt Col Nalin Ariyaratna DS SCC
Lt Col Gihan Waligalla psc Lsc DS SCC
Maj Rohana Shantha GSO2 – PG Cell
Maj PKH Walgampola SLSR – Promoted to rank of Major
The Sri Lanka Army War College, the premier military training establishment of Sri Lanka Army, aims for excellence in imparting knowledge and skills, focusing on military professionalism and developing competent leaders with strategic insight. The College provides Command and Staff Courses for mid-career officers of the Sri lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force as well as allied forces.