11th January 2022 10:04:22 Hours
An awareness programme for Army drivers and civil staff, initiated by the Directorate of Psychological Operations, was held on 08 January 2022 at the Headquarters of 1 Corps under the supervision of Commander 1 Corps, Major General Harendra Ranasinghe RWP RSP ndc.
The intention of this programme is to develop the attitudes and patterns of positive thinking in order to increase the efficiency of Army drivers and civil staff. The training session was conducted by Lt Col Rajee Jumar SLNG, representing the Directorate of Psychological Operations. There were 31 Other Ranks and 60 Civil Staff participated in this programme, representing Headquarters 1 Corps, its under-command formations, 57 and 66 Infantry Divisions. The lecture included actions to avoid road accidents, awareness of road discipline, the use of road signals, and education on good driving manners. Civil staff members were educated on how to perform their duties enthusiastically and value of their role. The lecture was highly appreciated by the participants, and the same was confirmed by the feedback of the audience. the awareness programme was held in accordance with COVID-19 preventive measures.