SUCCESSFUL ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ARTILLERY DEPLOYMENT AND FIRING EXERCISE - 2024/1 AT FIELD FIRING RANGE - TEMPITIYA

Breaking a three-year cessation, the School of Artillery successfully recommenced the field firing of 152 mm gun howitzers, 122 mm howitzers, and 120 mm light mortars on 13th, 14th, and 15th May 2024, at the Artillery Field Firing Range, Tempitiya. The exercise included the participation from students of LGSC (OR) FD - 19, Gun Nos' 1 Course (Non-Tradesmen) - FD 392, TA Course - 480, OPO/OPA - 02, and TA Trade Test Course 2024/1. Senior Officers, Young Officers, and Other Ranks from all artillery units also attended the event. This exercise provided a golden opportunity for all gunners to gain live experience and enhance their gunnery knowledge at both Gun End duties and Observation Post.

The resumption of this field firing session was witnessed by Major General S A Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, the Commander SF (East), together with the GOC 24 Infantry Division, the Commandant ATS, Maduru Oya, senior staff officers of SF HQ (East), the Commander Artillery Brigade, the Centre Commandant SLA, the Deputy Centre Commandant SLA, and COs of Artillery units. The successful execution of the exercise was supported by Staff of SF HQ (East) and 24 Infantry Division, subordinate formations, responsible government authorities, and public agencies.