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ARMY WAR COLLEGE

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11th December 2025 11:50:52 Hours

NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTING STAFF JOIN ARMY WAR COLLEGE

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. 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 Army War College, Buttala is a prestigious honour and a significant milestone in a military officer's career whose names are mentioned below formally met with the Commandant. During the event, they were officially recognised 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.

Respectively, Two members of Directing Staff for the Senior Command Wing, each member of Directing Staff for Junior Command Wing and Junior Staff Wing are as mentioned below,

Lt Col BMTA Baddewela RSP psc IG-SLA

Lt Col UDSR Ushetti psc-SLLI

Maj YAMK Yapa psc-SLE

Maj KMRI Konara psc – SLSR

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 senior, mid-level and junior officers of the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force as well as Allied Forces.