EVENTS TAKEN PLACE DURING LAST TWO MONTH IN INSTITUTE OF PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS TRAINING SRI LANKA
SRI LANKA AIR FORCE AVIATION UNIT CONTINGENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE NO 10 CONCLUDES AT IPSOTSL
Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit Contingent Pre-deployment Training Course No 10 (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic - MINUSCA) was successfully concluded on 28 June 2024 at Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL).
The course was commenced on 06 June 2024 with the participation of 22 Officers and 116 Other Ranks of Sri Lanka Air Force. The course conducted to uplift the basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations and special tasks which are assigned to them accord......
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF INSTITUTE OF PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS TRAINING SRI LANKA
Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) marked its 20th anniversary on 12 June 2024 and celebrated it aligning to the military traditions. The celebration commenced with a religious activity (Bodhi Pooja), which was conducted to invoke blessings of noble triple gems in the eve of anniversary.
In accordance with the long-lasting military traditions, a formal Guard Turnout was accorded to Brigadier S A Hettige RSP psc, the Commandant IPSOTSL. Subsequently, he planted a sapling in the compound as a token of celebration of 20th Anniversary of the institut......
IPSOTSL COMPLETES THE LEVEL - II HOSPITAL PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE
The Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) kukuleganga marked its completion of the Level - II Hospital Pre-deployment Training Course during the certificate awarding ceremony at the IPSOTSL main auditorium on Friday (May 12).
The course was comprised with 17x Officers of Sri Lanka Army, 75x Other Ranks and 01x Officer from the Sri Lanka Air Force. The course was commenced on 24 April and concluded on 12 May 2023. This course is scheduled to prepare Officer and Other Ranks for the deployment in the Level - II Hospital, South Sudan. Additionally, the c......
ILLUMINATIONS AND MULTI-COLOURED LANTERNS BRIGHTEN THE VESAK ZONE OF IPSOTSL
Buddhists live around the worldwide observe Buddha Purnima, And here IPSOTSL observed Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on Friday (05) to commemorate three most significant events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama, his birth, enlightenment, and passing away to nirwana.
Commemorating the Vesak Week organized, with the guidance and direction of Brigadier C A Rajapaksha RSP the Commandant of IPSOTSL to accomplish the vision of the Commander of the Army. The Commandant together with a gathering of Senior Officers switched on lighting and inaugurated the IPSOTSL’s Vesak Zone on Thursday......
UN ASSESSMENT & ADVISORY VISIT TEAM ARRIVES TO IPSOTSL
A high-level United Nations Assessment and Advisory Visit (AAV) team visited to Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka with the expectation of ensuring the quality and standards of the contingent pre-deployment training of IPSOTSL and to evaluate the Operational Readiness of the additional 'Combat Convoy Company B-1’ (CCC) contingent, which is designed for the deployment shortly in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSMA) on Friday (24) March 2023.
The Day’s proceedings were chaired by Major General P P A Perera Hdmc psc, the ......
UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS COURSE NO 02 (GPOI) 2023
United Nations Staff Officer Course No 02 (GPOI) UNSOC 2023 was conducted on 06 - 22 March 2023 at IPSOTSL with the directions of Brigadier C A Rajapaksha RSP the commandant of Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka. The course consisted with 38 Student Officers of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and foreign student officers from Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal and Bangladesh. IPSOTSL has mainly focus on the prime responsibility which a Staff Officer has to perform and formulated the course curriculum according to the guide lines provided by the UNDPO.
The Lecture Panel was cons......
The closing address of Other Ranks Instructor Refresher Course was held on Friday (20) January 2023 at the main lecture hall, headed by Brigadier C A Rajapaksha RSP, the Commandant at Institute of peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest along with the Chief Instructor.
The main objective of this course was to produce talented Other Rank Instructors with the knowledge and equip them with good conduct of discipline. Further improving instructor capabilities along with the sound knowledge on the United Nations and Lane Trainings were highly co......
An important lecture organized by Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) got underway on 04 January 2023 at the IPSOTSL main auditorium by focusing the all ranks of the training establishment.
With the Invitation of Brig CA Rajapaksha RSP, the Commandant IPSOTSL, reputed representative of Dangerous Drug Prevention Unit Kaluthara, Mrs Chamalee Jiwanthi the Assistant Drug Education and Information Officer arrived to IPSOTSL to deliver the lecture. Lt Col GADIS Samaranayake RSP GW, The Military coordinator for Drug Prevention in Kalutara and Rathnapura ......
UNITED NATIONS MILITARY OBSERVER COURSE NO 01 UNMOC 2022
United Nations Military Observer Course No 01 UNMOC 2022 was conducted on 28 November to 16 December 2022 at IPSOTSL. The course consisted with 37 Student Officers of the Sri Lanka Armed forces. IPSOTSL has mainly focus on the prime responsibility which a Military Observer has to perform and formulated the course curriculum according to the guide lines provided by the UNDPKO.
The UN Military Observers (UNMOs) are the eyes and the ears of the Mission. The Lecture Panel was consisted with 02 foreign Officer Instructors, Lt Col M D Sharif Raihan from Bangladesh Army and Ma......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCE COURSE - NO 25
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights advance course conducted at Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) under the direction and guidance of the Directorate of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Dte of HR & HL) from 08 November 2022 to 05 December 2022 was completed successfully. The course consisted with 27 officers and 33 other ranks from Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Special Task Force.
The objective of the course was to develop the knowledge of officers and other ranks on Humanitarian Law and its implication. Further to provide a......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCE COURSE - NO 25
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights advance course was commenced on 08 November 2022 at IPSOTSL under the direction and guidance of Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. The course consisted of 26 officers including 22 Officers from the Sri Lanka Army, two officers from the Sri Lanka Navy, one officer from the Sri Lanka Air Force, one Inspector from Special Task Force of Sri Lanka Police and 33 Other Ranks from tri services and the Police. The objective of the course was to enhance the knowledge of junior level officers and NCOs regarding Human Rights ......
COMBAT CONVOY COMPANY PRE-DEPLOYMENT COURSE NO 05 – MINUSMA
Combat Convoy Company Pre-deployment Course NO - 05 for MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) was commenced on 31 October 2022 and concluded on 25 November 2022. The course consisted with 377 students (44 Officers and 333 Other Ranks) representing various corps and regiments.
The course syllabus has designed according to the guidelines issued by the UNDPKO with the intention of providing a sound knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations and provision of force protection to humanitarian assistance.
UNITED NATIONS MILITARY OBSERVER COURSE (UNMOC/GPOI- 2022) NO 01
United Nations Military Observer Course No 01 was commenced on 28 November 2022 at the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) with the Instructor sponsorship from Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) and the US Embassy Sri Lanka for two foreign officer instructors from the Bangladesh and Nepal. The course was consisted with 37 student Officers from Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF.
The UN Military Observers (UNMOs) are the eyes and the ears of the Mission. IPSOTSL has mainly focus on the prime responsibility which a Military Observer has to......
COMBAT CONVOY COMPANY PRE-DEPLOYMENT COURSE (MINUSMA) NO - 05
Combat Convoy Company Pre-deployment Course NO - 05 for MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) was commenced on 31 October 2022. The course consisted with 377 students (44 x Officers and 333 x ORs) representing various regiments.
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations and provision of force protection to humanitarian assistance. The main objective of this mini training capsule is to offer a brief awareness about the relevant host country and specially the duties and ......
FORCE PROTECTION CONTINGENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE LEBANON (UNIFIL) NO 14
Force Protection Company Pre-deployment Course Lebanon (UNIFIL) No 14 was commenced on 05 September 2022. The course consisted with 194 students (16 x Sri Lanka Army Officers, 04 x Air Force Officers and 174 x ORs) representing various corps and regiments.
United Nations Security Council enhanced UNIFIL and decided to monitor the cessation of hostilities, accompany and support the Lebanese Armed Forces as they deploy throughout the south of Lebanon, extend its assistance to help in ensuring the humanitarian access to civilian populations and the voluntary and safe return of disp......
COMBAT CONVOY COMPANY PRE-DEPLOYMENT COURSE LEVEL B-I
Combat Convoy Company Pre-deployment Course Level B-I for MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) was commenced on 15 August 2022. The course consisted with 307 students (33 x Officers and 274 x ORs) representing various regiments.
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations and provision of force protection to humanitarian assistance. The main objective of this mini training capsule is to offer a brief awareness about the relevant host country and specially the duties and ......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS BASIC COURSE NO - 31
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Basic Course was commenced on 15 August 2022 at IPSOTSL under the direction and guidance of Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.
The course consisted with twenty officers including fifteen officers from the Sri Lanka Army, three officers from the Sri Lanka Navy, two officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, and 47 Other Ranks from the tri services. The main aim of the course was to enhance the knowledge of junior level officers and NCOs regarding the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.
GARUDA CANTI DHARMA II MULTI-NATIONAL PLATOON EXERCISE
Garuda Canti Dharma II Multi-National Platoon Exercise was held in 18 - 31 July 2022 at Indonesian Armed Forces Peacekeeping Training Center, Sentul, Bogor, Indonesia (PMPP). Representing the Sri Lanka Army five officers and fourteen Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and four Officers from The Sri Lanka Air Force were fortunate enough to participate and witness this rare opportunity.
This Multi-National Platoon Exercise was held in cooperation with the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) as CO - Sponsor under the Global Peace Operations Institute (GPOI) Program. The Garuda Ca......
SRI LANKA AIR FORCE CONTINGENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE (MINUSCA) NO - 08
Sri Lanka Air Force Contingent Pre-deployment Training Course (MINUSCA) No -08 was commenced on 20 June 2022 and successfully completed on 18 July 2022. Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit Pre-Deployment Training Course Central Africa No - 08 was consisted with 169 students (20 x Officer and 149 x ORs).
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has deployed an Aviation Unit in Central Africa and it is tasked to carry out VIP transportation, transportation of food and equipment, domestic flying, para dropping and medical evacuation in the Central African Republic, in support of the overall UN......
STUDENTS OF SRI LANKA AIR FORCE AVIATION UNIT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE, CENTRAL AFRICA NO 08 (MINUSCA) ATTEND A SPECIAL LECTURE.
All student Officers and Other Ranks of ongoing Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit Pre-Deployment Training Course, Central Africa No 08 (MINUSCA) listened to a special educative lecture on 28 June 2022 at the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) main lecture hall. The aim of this lecture is to educate the student Officers and Other Ranks about the ICRC Organization and International Humanitarian Law and its applications. All the arrangements for the lectures were prepared with the supervision and directions of the Commandant, Brigadier CA Rajapaksha RSP.
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BRIGADIER RADS SHANTHA RANAWEERA RWP RSP USP PSC, DIRECTOR OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OVERSEAS OPERATIONS VISITS IPSOTSL KUKULEGANGA.
Brigadier RADS Shantha Ranaweera RWP RSP USP psc, Director Operations and Director Overseas Operations made a formal visit to Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) on 21 March 2022 as part of his familiarization visits. On arrival at the IPSOTSL, the Director Operations and Director Overseas Operations was warmly welcomed by Brigadier CA Rajapaksha RSP, the Commandant, IPSOTSL. Afterwards he reached the camp premises and was honoured in a customary and colourful ceremonial Guard Turnout as he proceeded.
The Director Operations and Director Overseas O......
COMMENCEMENT OF UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS COURSE (UNSOC) - NO - 04
United Nations Staff Officers Course – No 04 was commenced on 02 March 2022 in the main auditorium of Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL). The course was consisted with 27 student officers with 1 x Air force officer and it has designed to provide basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of UN Staff Duties.
The short term aim of this training capsule is to prepare the selected officers to perform proficiently as staff officers at various HQs and contingents in United Nations Peace Support Operations. Further, all military personne......
TERMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCE COURSE - 24
Termination of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Advance Course was commenced on 18 January 2022 and concluded on 15 February 2022 at IPSOTSL under the direction and guidance of Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.
The course consisted of 18 officers including two officer from the Sri Lanka Air Force and one Inspectors from Special Task Force of Sri Lanka Police and 27 Other Ranks from tri services and Police. The objective of the course was to enhance the knowledge of junior level officers and NCOs regarding Humanitarian Rights Law, it......
Instructor Refresher Course I - 2022 organized at Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) commenced on 13.02.2022 with the directions of the Commandant, Brigadier C A Rajapaksha RSP and the Chief Instructor Lieutenant Colonel G H Amitha RWP RSP psc SF. The course was consisted with 47 other rank instructors within the training institute.
The Aim of this course was to prepare the skilled and talented instructors to instruct students on peacekeeping duties in the UN missions. Moreover to increase the efficiency, reduce mistakes, promoting excellence, fos......
74TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS AT IPSOTSL – 2022
The Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) conducted a special programme to celebrate the 74th Sri Lanka Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2022.
The programme commenced by hoisting the National flag by the Chief Instructor Lt Col G H Amitha RWP RSP psc SF. Next, the National song was sung filling all patriotic hearts with pride and vigor of being an independent nation. A two-minute silence was observed in commemoration of the fallen war heroes and remembering injured war heroes, retired war heroes, serving officers, all ranks and members o......
TERMINATION OF COMBAT CONVOY COMPANY PRE-DEPLOYMENT COURSE NO – 4 (RESERVE)
Combat Convoy Company Pre-deployment Course No - 4 (Reserve) for MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) was commenced on 25 October 2021 and concluded on 24 November 2021. The course consisted with 157 students (17 x Officers and 140 x ORs from Sri Lanka Army and 2 x Officers and 05 ORs from Sri Lanka Air Force) representing various regiments.
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations. Furthermore the course is being conducted adhering to all health protocols and guideli......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS BASIC COURSE – NO 29
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Basic Course was commenced on 01 November 2021 at IPSOTSL under the direction and guidance of Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. The course consisted of 20 officers including fifteen officers from the Sri Lanka Army, two officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, one officers from the Sri Lanka Navy and two Inspector from Special Task Force of Sri Lanka Police and 49 Other Ranks from tri services and Police. The objective of the course was to enhance the knowledge of junior level officers and NCOs regarding Humanitari......
COMBAT CONVOY COMPANY PRE-DEPLOYMENT COURSE (RESERVE) NO – 4
Combat Convoy Company Pre-deployment Course (Reserve) No - 4 for MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) was commenced on 25 October 2021. The course consisted with 160 students (17 x Officers and 143 x ORs) representing various regiments.
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations. Furthermore the course is being conducted adhering to all health protocols and guidelines under the “Bio Bubble Concept†through a zoom platform. The main objective of this training......
COMBAT CONVOY COMPANY PRE-DEPLOYMENT COURSE NO – 4
Combat Convoy Company Pre-deployment Course No - 4 for MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) was commenced on 08 September 2021. The course consisted with 306 students (19 x Officers and 287 x ORs) representing various regiments.
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations. Furthermore the course is being conducted adhering to all health protocols and guidelines under the “Bio Bubble Concept†through a zoom platform. The main objective of this training capsule......
UNITED NATIONS PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS COURSE (UNPOC) – 02
United Nations Protection of Civilians Course (UNPOC) – 02 undertaken in collaboration with the United Nations and Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) commenced on 09 August 2021 and successfully completed on 13 August 2021 on the directions of the Commandant, Brigadier KPSA Fernando RWP RSP ndu and the Chief Instructor Colonel RA Samaranayake USP psc. The course was consisted with 29 student officers representing the tri forces of Sri Lanka.
The aim of this course is to provide a clear perception on protection of civilians with the support of skilled instructors fr......
FORCE PROTECTION CONTINGENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE LEBANON (UNIFIL) NO 13
Force Protection Company Pre-deployment Course Lebanon (UNIFIL) No 13 was commenced on 07 June 2021. The course consisted with 211 students (18 x Sri Lanka Army Officers, 03 x Air Force Officers and 193 x ORs) representing various regiments.
United Nations Security Council enhanced UNIFIL and decided to monitor the cessation of hostilities, accompany and support the Lebanese Armed Forces as they deploy throughout the south of Lebanon, extend its assistance to help in ensuring the humanitarian access to civilian populations and the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons.......
SOUTH SUDAN LEVEL II HOSPITAL COMPONENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE (UNMISS) NO – 9 AND SRI LANKA AIR FORCE CONTINGENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE (MINUSCA) NO – 7
South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-deployment Training Course (UNMISS) No – 9 and Sri Lanka Air Force Contingent Pre-deployment Training Course (MINUSCA) No – 7 was commenced on 22 March 202 and successfully completed on 05 May 2021. South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-deployment Training Course No 09 was consisted with 71 students (12 x Officers and 59 x ORs) and Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit Pre-Deployment Training Course Central Africa No 7 was consisted with 118 students (12 x Officer and 106 x ORs).
SOUTH SUDAN LEVEL II HOSPITAL COMPONENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE NO – 9 (UNMISS) AND SRI LANKA AIR FORCE AVIATION UNIT PRE - DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE CENTRAL AFRICA NO – 7 (MINUSCA)
South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-deployment Training Course No 09 (UNMISS) and Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit Pre-Deployment Training Course Central Africa No 7 (MINUSCA) were commenced on 22 March 2021. South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-deployment Training Course No 09 was consisted with 71 students (12 x Officers and 59 x ORs) and Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit Pre-Deployment Training Course Central Africa No 7 was consisted with 118 students (12 x Officer and 106 x ORs).
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretic......
COMMENCEMENT OF UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS COURSE - SL NO - 03
United Nations Staff Officers Course - SL NO-03 was commenced on 08 February 2021 in the main auditorium of Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL). The course was consisted with 32 student officers and it has designed to provide basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of UN Staff Duties.
The short term aim of this training capsule is to prepare the selected officers to perform proficiently as staff officers at various HQs and contingents in United Nations Peace Support Operations. Further, all military personnel working under the Blue ......
NEW COMMANDANT ASSUMES DUTIES - INSTITUTE OF PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS TRAINING SRI LANKA (IPSOTSL)
Brigadier KPSA Fernando RWP RSP ndu new commandant of Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka assumed duties on Thursday 17 December 2020 during a simple ceremony at the office of the IPSOTSL.
A bright and customary guard turn-out was extended to the newly appointed commandant as he proceeded. After a simple religious observance he symbolically signed the first formal document and received greetings from other Officers who were presented at the occasion.
Brigadier Sanjeewa Fernando is the 13 Commandant of the IPSOTSL. He marked the assuming of dut......
VISIT OF THE COMMANDER OF THE ARMY -16 DECEMBER 2020
The Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL), to produce fully-fledged potential peacekeepers for multidimensional UN assignments heralded the inauguration of several new projects that matches up with UN standards inside the complex on Wednesday (16) and gave a facelift to its infrastructure facilities with the participation of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) as the Chief Guest.
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHT BASIC COURSE NO - 28
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights basic course conducted at Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) under the direction and guidance of Directorate of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Dte of HR & HL) from 21 September 2020 to 09 October 2020 was completed successfully. The course consisted with 21 officers including two officers from Sri Lanka Navy, two officers from Sri Lanka Air Force and two officers from Special Task Force of Sri Lanka Police and 43 Other Ranks from different services and STF.
SRI LANKA AIR FORCE AVIATION UNIT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE CENTRAL AFRICA NO – 6 (MINUSCA)
Sri Lanka Air Force Contingent Pre-Deployment Training Course No - 6 was commenced on 22 September 2020. The course was consisted of 121 students including 12 Officers and 109 ORs.
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations. The main objective of this training capsule is to offer a brief awareness about the relevant host country, location, surroundings, climatic condition, culture and specially the duties and responsibilities which belongs to them according to the mandate. Moreover this was also designed where they......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS BASIC COURSE – NO 28
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Basic Course was commenced on 21 September at IPSOTSL under the direction and guidance of Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. The course consisted of 20 officers including two officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, two officers from the Sri Lanka Navy and one Inspector from Special Task Force of Sri Lanka Police and 45 Other Ranks from tri services and Police. The objective of the course was to enhance the knowledge of junior level officers and NCOs regarding Humanitarian Law, its implications and basic knowledge o......
All the courses were postponed by IPSOTSL due to the pandemic situation of the Country. However, as the first course after the pandemic IPSOTSL has started the United Nations Military Observer Course successfully on 08 July 2020 by adopting the quarantine rules issued by the army headquarters. The course consists with 39 student officers by representing various regiments. Further, as a customary opening remarks delivered by the commandant Brig RADS Shantha Ranaweera RWP RSP USP psc. Chief Instructor Lt Col Ananda Samaranayake USP psc SLLI and all instructors were presented to the event. ......
SRI LANKA AIR FORCE CONTINGENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE NO - 5
Sri Lanka Air Force Contingent Pre-Deployment Training Course No – 5 was commenced on 27 January 2020 and successfully completed on 04 March 2020. The course was consisted with 126 students (14 x Officers and 112 x ORs).
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations. The main objective of this training capsule is to offer a brief awareness about the relevant foreign countries, locations, surroundings, climates, cultures and specially the duties and responsibilities which belongs to them according to the mandate......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHT BASIC COURSE – NO 27
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Right Basic Course conducted at IPSOTSL under the direction and guidance of Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law from 10 February 2020 to 28 February 2020 was completed successfully. The course consisted of 15 officers including two officers from the Sri Lanka Navy and two officer from Special Task Force of Sri Lanka Police and 37 Other Ranks from different services and police. The objective of the course was to enhance the knowledge of junior level officers regarding Humanitarian Law and its implication and basic knowledge......
SOUTH SUDAN LEVEL II HOSPITAL COMPONENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE NO – 8
South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-Deployment Training Course No – 8 was commenced on 27 January 2020 and successfully terminated on 25 February 2020. The course was consisted with 54 students (08 x Officers and 46 x ORs).
The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations. The main objective of this training capsule is to offer a brief awareness about the relevant foreign countries, locations, surroundings, climates, cultures and specially the duties and responsibilities which belongs to them according to ......
UNITED NATIONS STAFF OFFICERS COURSE (UNSOC) SRI LANKA - NO 02
United Nations Staff Officers Course - SL NO : 02 was commenced on 06 January 2020 and successfully completed on 31 January 2020. The course was consisted with 18 student officers including two female officers and it has been designed to provide basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of UN Staff Duties. The aim of this training capsule was to prepare the selected officers to perform proficiently as staff officers at various HQs and contingents in UNPSO. The closing remark was done by Maj Gen PI Pathirathna , the Commandant of IPSOTSL.......
The French language course No. 08 was successfully conducted by the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training - Sri Lanka from 06 Jan 2020 to 22 Jan 2020. The course consisted with 51 Other Ranks who suppose to undergo the pre-deployment training for MINUSMA contingent.
The objective of the course was to give a basic knowledge about the French language for ORs which will be benefitted in their tenures in UN peacekeeping missions.
The course was decided to cover both the theoretical and practical aspects with many extra-curricular activities related to French ......
SOUTH SUDAN LEVEL II HOSPITAL COMPONENT PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE NO–7 (UNMISS) AND WOMEN PROVOST COMPANY PRE–DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC NO–2 (MINUSCA) SRI LANKA
South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-deployment Training Course No 07 and Women Provost Company Pre -deployment Training Course Central African Republic No - 2 were commenced on 22 November and successfully came to an end on 20 December 2019.South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-deployment Training Course No 07 was consisted with 62 students (12 x Officers and 50 x ORs) and Women Provost Company Pre - deployment Training Course Central African Republic No - 2 was consisted with 18 students (01 x Officer and 17 x ORs).
The course has designed to provide a basic kno......
The French language course No. 07 was successfully conducted by the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training - Sri Lanka from 14 Oct 2019 to 29 Oct 2019. The course consisted with 01 Officer and 25 Other Ranks who suppose to undergo the pre-deployment training for MINUSMA contingent.
The objective of the course was to give a basic knowledge about the French language for the Officers and ORs which will be useful in their tenures in UN peacekeeping missions.
The course was decided to cover both theoretical and practical aspects with many extra-curricular activ......
UNITED NATIONS LOGISTICS OFFICERS COURSE (UNLOC) SRI LANKA
United Nations Logistics Officers Course was commenced on 14 Oct and successfully completed on 26 Oct 2019. The course was consisted with 13 student officers including female officer and it has been designed to provide basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of UN logistics. The aim of this training capsule is to prepare the selected officers to perform proficiently as logistic staff officers at various HQs and contingents in UNPSO. The closing remark was delivered by the Lt Col KMCS Kumarasingha on behalf of comdt IPSOTSL.......
The French Language Course No 06 was successfully completed by the Institute of peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka from 23 Sep to 09 Oct 2019. The course was consisted with two Officers and 25 other ranks.
The objective of the course was to give a basic Knowledge of French language. And also it focused to develop their communication and cognitive skills within their personality.
The course was decided to cover both theoretical and practical aspects with many extra-curricular activities related to French language in order to build up the confidence, mental flexibility and......
UNITED NATIONS PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS COURSE 2019 (UNPOC- 01)
United Nations Protection of Civilians Course (UNPOC - 01) was commenced on 23 September and successfully completed on 27 September 2019. The course was consisted with 26 student officers including female officers and it has been designed to provide practical and theoretical knowledge about the protection of civilians. The aim of this training capsule is to educate POC Conceptual, Legal and Operational frame works and how it can apply in the concept of UNPSO. The closing remark was delivered by the Commandant of the IPSOTSL, Maj Gen PI Pathiratne.......
The Basic English Language Course No 01 was successfully conducted at the Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka from 27 August to 12 September 2019. The Course was consisted with 15 Other Ranks.
The main aim of this course was to provide a basic knowledge about the English Language for ORs which will be a great help to conduct their daily duties and responsibilities related to the office work. And also to increase the communication, intellectual skills, confidence and understanding of the language. The course comprised with many extra-curricular activities allowing them t......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCE REFRESHER COURSE
International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Advance Refresher course conducted at IPSOTSL under the direction and guidance of Directorate of HR and IHL from 1 July 2019 to 19 July 2019. It was completed successfully. The course consisted of 10 officers including two officers from Sri Lanka Navy .26 Other Ranks from different services and police. The objective of the course was to enhance the knowledge of the junior level officers regarding the Humanitarian Law and its implication and the basic knowledge of Human Rights Violation. The opening address was conducted by the Director of Directo......
The French language course No. 05 was successfully conducted by the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training - Sri Lanka from 13 June 2019 to 28 June 2019. The course consisted of 01 officer and 25 other ranks who underwent the pre deployment training for MINUSMA contingent.
The objective of the course was to give a basic knowledge for the officers and ORs which will be useful in their daily duties. . The course was scheduled to cover both theoretical and practical aspects including speaking activities and listening activities.......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHT BASIC COURSE
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Right Basic course
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Right basic course conducted at IPSOTSL under the direction and guidance of Directorate of HR and IHL from 10 June 2019 to 27 June 2019 was completed successfully. The course consisted of 15 officers including two officers from Sri Lanka Navy and one officer from Special Task Force of Sri Lanka Police and 37 Other Ranks from different services and police. The objective of the course was to enhance knowledge of the junior level officers regarding Humanitarian Law and its i......
AUSTRALIAN AND SRI LANKAN ARMED FORCES JOINT TRAINING ON UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING
Australian and Sri Lankan Armed Forces Joint Training programme on United Nations Peacekeeping conducted at Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka from 25 March 2019 to 28 March 2019. There were 21 Australian Military personnel including 05 X Officers participated for this joint training programme and IPSOTSL also took part 10 Officers and 10 NCOs. The training programme enlightened with numeric precious peacekeeping sessions including some visiting lectures and both countries exchanged their experiences during the schedule. Delegation highly appreciated and admired the welco......
THE VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE HIGH COMMISSIONER OF PAKISTAN TO THE INSTITUTE OF PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS TRAINING SRI LANKA ON 11 FEBRUARY 2019
The High Commissioner of Pakistan, His Excellency Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat visited the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka on 11 February 2019. The purpose of the visit is to witness the training activities carried out by the IPSOTSL and future infrastructure development project at IPSOTSL. The Commandant IPSOTSL Brigadier PI Pathiratne warmly welcomed HE the HC and deliver a presentation regarding the peacekeeping training and its contribution.
Further His Excellency Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat visited all training areas, troops accommodation areas and witness......
THE VISIT OF UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR OF SRI LANKA TO THE INSTITUTE OF PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS TRAINING SRI LANKA ON 06 FEBRUARY 2019
The UN Resident Coordinator of Sri Lanka, Ms Hanna Singer visited the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka on 06 February 2019. The Commandant of IPSOTSL Brigadier PI Pathiratne delivered a comprehensive presentation regarding the peacekeeping training of IPSOTSL. Further Ms Hanna Singer was address the troops who participating for pre deployment training of UNIFIL at IPSOTSL. Ms Singer admired the involvement of officers and staff of IPSOTSL to achieve success in Peacekeeping training.......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHT COURSE
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Right basic course No. 25 was conducted successfully by the Directorate of HR and IHL from 16 January 2019 to 01 February 2019. The course consisted of 21 officers including 18 officers from Sri Lanka Army, one officer from Sri Lanka Navy and three officers from Sri Lanka Police and 35 other ranks representing tri services and police.
The objective of the course was to enhance knowledge of the junior level officers regarding Humanitarian Law and its implication and basic knowledge of Human Right violation.......
The DGGS visited IPSOTSL on 07 December 2018 as per the invitation of the Comdt of the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka Brig PI Pathiratne. The DGGS was ceremoniously received by a Guard Turnout and was delivered with a comprehensive briefing on the administrative and training activities of the IPSOTSL by the Comdt. Further the DGGS visited the camp complex and the training areas in order to observe the development requirements as per the future infrastructure development plan. The DGGS offered best compliments for the IPSOTSL staff before his departure.......
The 2019 new year day celebration of IPSOTSL Kukuleganga was ceremoniously held with the participation of Comdt Brig PI Pathiratne, CI Lt Col WAJ Hemachandra RSP psc GR and all other officers and other ranks. The Comdt wished all the staff of the institute a very happy new year 2019. Later on, the Army Commander’s New Year day message was delivered during the parade. Further, the IPSOTSL staff read the Public Service Affirmation for a fresh start for the year 2019. The occasion was also graced by a tea table opened by the Comdt IPSOTSL.......
The First United Nations Staff Officer Course commenced on 01 November 2018 at the Institute of Peace Support Operations Sri Lanka with twenty one student officers including eight lady officers. This is a new signpost and a great opportunity for the senior level officers of the Sri Lanka Army, those who are competent to contribute their service to UN as Military Staff Officer. They will obtain the knowledge on functioning duties at UN Force Headquarters and other branches as per the UN conditions.
Earlier, this course was conducted as Potential Military Observers and Staff Offic......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCE COURSE
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Advance course which was conducted under the direction of Directorate of IHL and HR from 10 October 2018 to 30 October 2018 and terminated successfully. The course consisted with 11 officers including one officer from Sri Lankan Air Force and One officer from Sri Lanka Navy and 19 other ranks representing tri services Police and Special Task force.
The objective of the course was to enhance basic knowledge of the officers in tri services and STF regarding Humanitarian Law and Human Rights violation and its implication. The open......
THE VISIT OF GROUP CAPTAIN SEAN UNWIN DEFENCE ADVISER OF THE AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION OF COLOMBO TO INSTITUTE OF PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS TRAINING SRI LANKA ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2018
The Australian Group Captain Sean Unwin, the Defence Adviser of the Australian High Commission of Colombo, visited the Institute of Peace Support Operations Sri Lanka on 26 September 2018 with the guidance of Commander of the Army. The Commandant IPSOTSL Brigadier PI Pathirathna delivered inclusive presentation regarding the peacekeeping training at IPSOTSL and Group Captain Sean Unwin admired the involvement of officers and staff of IPSOTSL in order to achieve success in Peacekeeping training.......
THE VISIT OF CAPTAIN ANDREW DAKIN TO INSTITUTE OF PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS TRAINING SRI LANKA ON 05 SEPTEMBER 2018
The Australian Navy Captain Andrew Dakin who is the subject expert in his subject of making syllabuses for the Military Courses, visited the Institute of Peace Support Operations Sri Lanka on 05 September 2018 with the guidance of Commander of the Army. The purpose of his visit was to accumulate and share the thoughts and views with Commandant IPSOTSL and other senior officers, in order to develop and restructure the syllabus of National Defence College Sri Lanka. Captain Andrew Dakin highly admired the contribution given by IPSOTSL in order to achieving his task.......
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHT COURSE
The International Humanitarian Law and Human Right basic course which is conducted by the Directorate of HR and IHL was held from 03 September 2018 to 20 September 2018 and was completed successfully. The course consisted of 19 officers including two officers from Sri Lankan Air Force and One officer from Sri Lanka Navy and 42 other ranks representing tri services and police.
The objective of the course was to enhance knowledge of the junior level officers regarding Humanitarian Law and its implication and basic knowledge of Human Right violation. The opening address was conduct......
SRI LANKA AIR FORCE AVIATION CONTINGENT (MINUSMA) PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING/MISSION SPECIFIC COURSE - NO 01
Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Contingent (MINUSMA) Pre-Deployment Training/Mission Specific Course - No 01 consisted with 18 officers and 143 Ors conducted from 20 to 24 August 2018 was successfully completed at IPSOTSL. The Commandant Brigadier PI Pathiratna delivered the opening remarks of the said course and the lectures were conducted by subject matter experts from Sri Lankan Army who were served in MINUSMA. They have shared their knowledge and experience during the course in various subject matters related to the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions specially focusing the present situation......
UNITED NATIONS CIVIL MILITARY COORDINATION OFFICERS COURSE
The United Nations Civil Military Coordination Officers Course (UNCIMIC) has been successfully conducted by the IPSOTSL which was sponsored by the Global Peace Support Operations Initiative (GPOI). The Commandant of the IPSOTSL, Brigadier PI Pathiratne has conducted the opening address. The course was held from 16 July to 27 July 2018 with the participation of 25 student officers including 22 local officers and 03 foreign officers. Local officers were comprised with 15 from Army, 02 from Navy and 05 from Air Force. The foreign student officers were comprised with 01 from Cambodia, 01 from Indo......
General Robert B. Brown, Commanding General of US Army Pacific (USARPAC) visited the Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) at Kukuleganga on 22nd July 2018. During his visit to the IPSOTSL, the Commandant of the IPSOTSL, Brigadier PI Pathirathne has conducted a briefing on current roles and tasks of the IPSOTSL. After that there was a briefing on infrastructure development plan of IPSOTSL and several other matters.
Afterwards, the Commanding General took a first-hand view of the premises and saw for himself how IPSOTSL training sessions are conducte......
COMBAT CONVOY COMPANY PRE DEPLOYMENT TRAINING COURSE (MALI) - NO 02
The Combat Convoy Company Pre - Deployment Training Course Mali - No 02 consisted of 30 Officers and 321 ORs, conduct from 10 July 2018 to 11 August 2018 was successfully completedat IPSOTSL. The Commandant Brigadier PI Pathiratnadelivered the opening remarks of the said course and the lectures were conducted by subjectmatter expertsfrom Sri Lankan Army and other visiting lectures of UNCT and ICRC. They have shared their knowledge and experience during the course in various subjects matters related to United Nations Peacekeeping missions. The Closing remarks also were delivered by theCommandan......
The Institution of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka, Kukuleganga celebrated its 14th anniversary on 14 June 2018 at IPSOTSL at Kukuleganga.
In paralleled to the anniversary day, the institute organized all night Pirith Chanting ceremony at the presence of 15 Buddhist monks to invoke blessing to the staff and the institution. The monks were proceeded with colourful procession to the pirith mandapa and pirith chanting was held over night with the participation of members of IPSOTSL, Officers and the Other Ranks students of Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Contingent who are undergo......
The United Nations Staff Officers’ Course No 06 (UNSOC) was successfully conducted by the IPSOTSL which was sponsored by the Global Peace Support Initiative (GPOI). The commandant, Brigadier PI Pathiratne was conducted the opening address. The course was commenced from 28 May to 13 June 2018 with the participation of 29 student officers including 23 local officers and 06 foreign officers. Local officers were comprised with 17 from Army, 5 from Navy and 7 from Air Force. The foreign student officers were comprised with 02 from Cambodia, 01 from Indonesia, 01 from Mongolia and 02 from Nep......
Major General MSS Perera psc, Director General Overseas Operations visited to Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) at Kukuleganga on 04 May 2018. During his first visit to the IPSOTSL, the Commandant, IPSOTSL, Brigadier PI Pathirathne has conducted a briefing on current roles, and tasks of the IPSOTSL. After that discussed about infrastructure development plan of IPSOTSL and several other matters.
Afterwards, the Director General Overseas Operations took a first-hand view of the premises and saw for himself how IPSOTSL training sessions are conducte......
Major General MSS Perera psc, Director General Overseas Operations visited to Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) at Kukuleganga on 04 May 2018. During his visit to the IPSOTSL, the Commandant, IPSOTSL, Brigadier PI Pathirathne has conducted a briefing on current roles and tasks of the IPSOTSL. After that discussed about infrastructure development plan of IPSOTSL and several other matters.
Afterwards, the Director General Overseas Operations took a first-hand view of the premises and saw for himself how IPSOTSL training sessions are conducted. He a......
Potential Observers and Staff Officers Course No 27 has been conducted from 09 April2018 to 04 May 2018 at IPSOTSL. The commandant, Brigadier PI Pathiratne was conducted the opening address. 34 x Officers including 4 x lady Officers from Sri Lanka Army have participated to the course. Officers from Sri Lanka Army and other visiting lectures were conducted lectures and shared their knowledge and experience during the course in various subjects related to duties of United Nations staff officers and observers at United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. Closing ceremony was grace by the commandant of......
All Female Provost Company Pre Deployment Training Course - Central Africa No 02 has been conducted from 19 April2018 to 19 May 2018 at IPSOTSL. The commandant, Brigadier PI Pathiratne was conducted the opening address. 04x105 from Sri Lanka Army Women’s’ Corp were participated to the course. Officers from Sri Lanka Army and other visiting lectures were conducted lectures and shared their knowledge and experience during the course in various subjects related to United Nations peace keeping missions. Closing ceremony was held on 19 May 2018.......
Lieutenant General N U M M W Senanayake RWP RSP USP USACGSC, Commander of the Army visited to Institute of Peace Support Operations Training Sri Lanka (IPSOTSL) at Kukuleganga on 17 February 2018. During his visit to the IPSOTSL, the Commandant, IPSOTSL, Brigadier Prasad Pathirathne has conducted a briefing on current roles and tasks of the IPSOTSL. After that the Commander of the Army addressed the Officer instructors and staff officers of IPSOTSL.
Afterwards, the Commander, together with several Senior Officers took a first-hand view of the premises and saw for himself how IPS......
IHL/HR basic instructor course coordinated by Directorate of IHL/HR has been conducted from 06 February 2018 to 23 February 2018 at IPSOTSL. The commandant, Brigadier PI Pathiratna was conducted the opening address. 25x32 from Sri Lanka Army, 03 x 03 from Sri Lanka Navy 02x03 Sri Lanka Air Force and 03x03 Special Task Force were participated to the course. Officers from Sri Lanka Army and other visiting lectures from ICRC, Sri Lanka police, Child protection authority , Human Right commission and other organizations were conducted lectures and shared their knowledge and experience during the co......
Women Provost Company Pre Deployment Training for Central Africa has been conducted from 18 December 2018 to 24 January 2018 at IPSOTSL. The commandant, Brigadier PI Pathiratna was conducted the opening address. 12x146 from Army, 5x 42 from Navy and 4x22 from Sri Lanka Air Force were participated to the course. Officers from Sri Lanka Army and other visiting lectures were conducted lectures and shared their knowledge and experience during the course in various subjects related to United Nations peace keeping missions. Closing ceremony was grace by the commandant of IPSOTSL Brigadier PI Pathira......
United Nations Logistic Officer Course (UNLOC) sponsored by Global Peace Operation Initiative (GPOI) has been conducted from 08 January 2018 to 19 January 2018 at IPSOTSL. The commandant, Brigadier PI Pathiratna was conducted the opening address. 07 officers from foreign countries including 2 from Nepal,2 from Indonesia,1 from Mongolia and 2 from Philippines and 17 officers from Sri Lanka armed forces including 02 officers from Army ,2 from Navy and 3 from Air Force. 2 foreign instructors from GPOI and 8 senior officers from Sri Lanka Army were conducted lectures and shared their knowledge and......
International Humanitarian Law & Human Right Basic instructor course number 22 (IHL&HR) commenced from 30 October to 17 November 2017. The total students of 23x61 were participated from Army and Navy. The commandant of IPSOTSL Brig Prasad Pathiratne GW grace in the opening address and Staff officer 1 Lt Col Jayathilaka from Dte of IHL&HR also presented. Brigadier JMUD Jayasinghe Director of the Sri Lanka Army IHL and HRgraced the closing ceremony.......
The United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial was held in Vancouver Canada from 14-15 November 2017. Building on the successes of previous events held in New York and London in the last three consecutive years, the 2017 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial reviewed current contributions by UN members and most importantly secured specific pledges to meet the current and future needs of UN peacekeeping operations.
The Sri Lankan delegation headed by Mr KapilaWaidyarathne, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the members were attended the Ministerial Meeting was Mr R M......
The 6 India – Sri Lanka army to army staff talks and under the programme both countries United Nation peace keeping training institute conducted instructors exchange programme. As scheduled 02 x officers from IPSOTSL visited to Centre for United Nation Peace Keeping in New Delhi, India (CUNPK). The visit commenced from 06 to 11 November 2017 and Lt Col WAJ Hemachandra RSP psc Chief Instructor - IPSOTSL and Maj MG Wijesena Instructor / SO ll - IPSOTSL participated.
The Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), has been set up in New Delhi, drawing on India's vast exp......
Potential Observers and Staff Officer Course 26 (POSOC 26) has been held from 02 to 30 October 2017. The chief instructor of IPSOLSL Lt Col Jagath Hemachandra RSP psc GR conducted the opening remakes and course briefing. The Course consisted 32 officers including 12 lady officers.It was the first time of the history ladyofficers were attending the POSOC. As the Directingstaff of the course Lt Col GAKR Gunerathne psc CO 7 SLSR and LT Col BDTD Jayarthne psc CO 1 VIR were participated. Many other visiting lectures sharing their knowledge and experience during the course in various subjects includ......
The India – Sri Lanka army to army staff talks and United Nation instructors exchange programme commenced from 23 to 27 October 2017. As scheduled 02 x officers from Centre for United Nation Peace Keeping in India (CUNPK) visited to Institute of Peace Support Operation Training Sri Lanka (IPSOT SL). On behalf of Sri Lanka Army IPSOTSL privilege to extend welcomes Lt Col Yogendra Sharma and Lt Col Harjit Singh. Lt Col Yogendra Sharma is from infantry regiment and presently serving as staff officer 1 in the Directorate of Infantry in New Delhi Indian.He was instructor in Infantry Training......
The commandant of IPSOTSL Brigadier Prasad Pathiratne GW and Additional sectary of defence Mr Chinthaka Abeykoon, and Officer from SL Air force attended to the Preparatory meeting on UN peacekeeping defence ministerial at DHAKA, Bangladesh from 01 to 02 October 2017.......
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