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DIRECTORATE OF OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

"Peacekeeping is not a soldier’s job, but only soldiers can do it"

20th August 2025 12:00:27 Hours

DEBRIEFING OF 15TH CONTINGENT SLFPC IN LEBANON

Upon the instructions of Director Overseas Operations Brigadier M K D P Mapalagama psc, the debriefing was conducted by the 15th Contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) which was deployed in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The 15th SLFPC consisting of 11 Officers and 114 Other Ranks returned to the island in July 2025 upon the successful completion of their tour of duty with UNIFIL, while 03 Officers remained in the mission.

The debriefing structured as a comprehensive presentation, was delivered by Lieutenant Colonel D K D Vithanage RSP VIR Commanding Officer of 15th SLFPC to review the tasks performed during the mission and identify the areas to be improved. This event of reflection and feedback aimed at learning from experience. Colonel Overseas Operations along with several Officers took part in this occasion.