01st April 2022 10:55:50 Hours
The 53 Infantry Division (Reserve Strike Force) Headquarters was visited by the Commander 1 Corps, Major General Crishantha Gnanaratne on 30 March 2022. Major General Sanjeewa Fernando, the General Officer Commanding of the Division warmly welcomed the Commander to Division with all military formalities and upon introducing Brigade Commanders, Divisional Staff, Commanding Officers and other staff.
The GOC conducted a briefing on the present deployment and operational readiness of troops. Followed by the troops address, exchange the token to mark the visit of the Corps Commander. Finally, Corps Commander left his note of appreciation in the visitor’s book with well wishes.