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Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG
Commander of the Army

Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP
Commander 1 Corps

Major General GAT Godewatte
RWP RSP

General Officer Commanding
53 Division

Major General AMA Abeyawardana
WWV RWP RSP ndc

General Officer Commanding
58 Division

Brigadier KVIL Jayaweera
USP

Brigade Commander
Commando Brigade

Colonel GWEK Ganegoda
RWP RSP USP

Brigade Commander
Special Forces Brigade

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COMMANDER OF 1 CORPS OFFICIAL VISIT TO CSS BATTALIONS AND SLAC (SQN)

Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP, the Commander - 1 Corps undertook an official visit to the Combat Service Support (CSS) Battalions and SLAC (Squadron) on 18th August 2025. During the visit, the Commander - 1 Corps participated in comprehensive briefing sessions conducted by 7 SLASC, 6 SLAOC, 7 SLEME, and SLAC (SQN).

Following the briefings, Commander - 1 Corps visited ...

OFFICEAL VISIT OF COMMANDER – 1 CORPS TO THE 583 INFANTRY BRIGADE

Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP The newly appointed Commander of 1 Corps, conducted his official visit to the 583 Infantry Brigade on 13 August 2025. The visit marked a significant moment, emphasizing leadership engagement and operational readiness within the formation

The General officer commanding of the 58 division also participated in the visit. Itinerary commenced with formal Guard ...

1 CORPS COMMANDER PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT TO HEADQUARTERS - 58 INFANTRY DIVISION

In his first official engagement after assuming command, Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP, the newly appointed Commander of 1 Corps, visited the Headquarters of the 58 Infantry Division on 13 August 2025.

Upon arrival, Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP was received by Major General AMA Abeyawardana WWV RWP RSP ndc, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 58 ...

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NEW BRIGADE COMMANDER ASSUMES OFFICE AT 581 INFANTRY BRIGADE

Colonel ON Manage RSP officially assumed duties as the 11th Brigade Commander of the 581 Infantry Brigade during a brief ceremony held at the Brigade Headquarters in Bellagaswewa on 12 September 2025. The event began with a formal welcome extended by the brigade staff, followed by a guard turnout. The new Brigade Commander then signed official documents at an auspicious ...

NEW COLONEL GENERAL STAFF OF 1 CORPS ASSUMES DUTIES

Colonel KMMKB Kadawathamudali RWP assumed duties as the 7th Colonel General Staff of Headquarters 1 Corps on 11 Sep 2025. Amidst ‘Pirith Chanting’, the new Colonel General Staff placed his signature in an official document to signify the acceptance of his new appointment.

Senior officers and officers of the Headquarters 1 Corps extended their wishes to the ...

6th BATTALION VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENT SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES BATTALION TRAINING AT KATUKELIYAWA

The 6th Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment successfully completed its battalion training at the 1 Corps Battalion Training School in Katukeliyawa on 23rd August 2025.

Brigadier MDSN Karunarathne, psc, Commander of the 583 Infantry Brigade, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered the closing address. Colonel SMS Bandara RSP, Commandant of BTS Katukliyawa, ...

Inaguration Ceremony

INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF 1 CORPS

Inauguration Ceremony of the Newly Raised 1 Corps which is organised with the directions of General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army was held on 17 October 2021 at Headquarters Gajaba Regiment premises in Saliyapura, Anuaradhapura.

The inaugural raising ceremony, graced by the ...

COMMANDER OF THE ARMY CEREMONIALLY OPENS HEADQUARTERS BUILDING OF NEWLY RAISED 1 CORPS

The Headquarters building of the newly raised 1 Corps at Kilinochchi was ceremonially opened on 17 October 2021 by General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, Chief of Defence Staff, and Commander of the Army as chief guest on the invitation of Major General Harendra Ranasinghe RWP RSP ndc, Commander, 1 Corps.

A ...

NEW COMMANDER 1 CORPS ASSUMES OFFICE

Major General HP Ranasinghe RWP RSP ndc the newly-appointed Commander of 1 Corps - Kilinochchi commenced his duties as 1st Commander of 1 Corps by placing his signature on an official document on 18 October 2021 at his office.

As per the military formalities, a colourful parade was presented to the newly-appointed Commander of 1 Corps by the ...

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COMMANDER OF 1 CORPS OFFICIAL VISIT TO CSS BATTALIONS AND SLAC (SQN)

OFFICEAL VISIT OF COMMANDER – 1 CORPS TO THE 583 INFANTRY BRIGADE

1 CORPS COMMANDER PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT TO HEADQUARTERS - 58 INFANTRY DIVISION

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NEW BRIGADE COMMANDER ASSUMES OFFICE AT 581 INFANTRY BRIGADE

NEW COLONEL GENERAL STAFF OF 1 CORPS ASSUMES DUTIES

6th BATTALION VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENT SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES BATTALION TRAINING AT KATUKELIYAWA

Inaguration Ceremony

Inaguration Ceremony

INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF 1 CORPS

COMMANDER OF THE ARMY CEREMONIALLY OPENS HEADQUARTERS BUILDING OF NEWLY RAISED 1 CORPS

NEW COMMANDER 1 CORPS ASSUMES OFFICE

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