FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT TO THE 3 MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

The Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Major General W M S C K Wanasinghe RSP USP and the General Officer Commanding 21 Infantry Division, marked the official visit after assuming duties to the 3 Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 31 October 2024.

With all military formalities Colonel of the Regiment was warmly welcomed by the Commanding Officer, with the customery guard turnout. Moreover, he was invited to mark the occasion by planting a sapling. During the visit Colonel of the Regiment addressed the troops of the battalion and emphasised the significance of a Mechanized Infantry soldier and how he should develop his skills and thoughts as a professional soldier in the contemporary environment. Also Colonel of the Regiment stressed his fully dedication and commitment for the benefit of the Regiment. Throughout the camp visit, Colonel of the Regiment inquired both operational and administrative matters relevant to the battalion.

The Centre Commandant of Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre and Commander Mechanized Infantry Brigade along with other Staff Officers of Mechanized Infantry Regimental Centre were taken part with Colonel of the Regiment.