29th October 2024 10:55:45 Hours
On 25 October 2024, 38 student Officers of the Senior Command Course 12 (SCC 12) and 9 Directing Staff (DSs) from the Army War College (AWC), Buttala paid a usual visit to the SLMA, aiming to acquire knowledge and experience on military drill practiced in the Army. This visit has been included as a part of the SCC curriculum, conducted at the AWC. On their visit to the SLMA, they were first warmly welcomed by the faculty. Afterwards, they were imparted with the required theoretical and practical knowledge on Ceremonial Drills, Street Line, Guard Turnout, Guard of Honour, Guard Mounting & Dismounting, Staff Parade, Military Funeral Drills etc. which were demonstrated by the Drill Instructors and the students at a few designated locations of the Military Academy and Fox Hill general area. Finally, their visit concluded with an interactive session at the Officers’ Mess.
