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27th June 2023 22:33:54 Hours
One of the most respected Buddhist monks of the country, Ven Rajagiriye Ariyagnana Thero, during his stay in the Buttala-Moneragla area for a program of Dhamma preaching made a visit to Army War College Buttala on 22 June 2023. The venerated bikkhu was reverently received with all rites by Brigadier UKDDP Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, the Commandant and staff officers of AWC. This blessings awakening visit was made as a result of the virtuous understanding that had been carried out between Venerable Thero and the Commandant. The Commandant, Chief Instructor along with staff and faculty members who were out of programmed duties attended the occasion by observing ‘pansil’ and received blessings amidst listening to ‘seth pirith’ preached by him.
24th June 2023 22:13:55 Hours
The ‘Hash Run’ of the second trimester of 2023 of Army War College was successfully held on 24 June 2023. The ‘Hash Run’ is one of the major outdoor activities undertaken by the college every trimester to afford student officers a well-earned pleasurable time out from continuous academic associations and the student officers of Senior Command Course 8, Junior Command Course 27 and Junior Staff Course 24 joined in the event with the participation of the Commandant, Chief Instructor, all faculty members and the permanent staff. The event commenced with the sign of lowering the checkered flag by Brigadier UKDDP Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc Commandant Army War College who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
09th June 2023 22:47:50 Hours
The defence delegation of Nigeria headed by Major General SO Olabanji, Director of Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command made a visit to Army War College (AWC), Buttala on Thursday (08) as a part of their five-day familiarization tour in Sri Lanka. Brigadier UKDDP Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, the Commandant, Army War College warmly welcomed the visiting Delegation at the Headquarters premises of AWC.
05th June 2023 16:24:04 Hours
Brigadier UKDDP Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc assumed duties as the Commandant of the Army War College, Buttala on 5th June 2021 with a brief ceremony.
05th June 2023 15:45:52 Hours
Major General YAMB Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, the Commandant of the Army War College relinquished his duties on 05 June 2023. He took the office as the 3rd Commandant of Army War College on 18th July 2022.
05th June 2023 15:22:28 Hours
The e-version of the transcript that comprises the speeches and panel discussions of ‘Army War College Symposium 2022’ for Battalion Commanders themed ‘Civil-Military Relations and Military Professionalism’ was officially launched with brief formalities on 05 June 2023 by Major General YAMB Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc the Commandant Army War College. On the instructions of the Commandant, the transcription of the symposium was compiled by the Defence Studies Branch of AWC and the process of publishing the printed copies in consultation with the Dte of Trg is in progress.
03rd June 2023 12:35:39 Hours
02nd June 2023 09:32:37 Hours
The Diners' Club of the second trimester 2023 was held at the Army War College on 02 June 2023.
29th May 2023 12:32:59 Hours
Team No 02 of JCC 27 outplayed DS Team No 01 in the final match of the second trimester Cricket Tournament held at Army War College playground on 29 May 2023. Twelve teams including three teams from the permanent staff and nine teams from the Student Officers: two teams from SCC 08, five teams from JCC 27 and two teams from JSC 24 played for almost three weeks to reach the finals. Winning the semi-finals Team No 02 of JCC 27 and DS Team No 01 were qualified for the grand finals.
26th May 2023 11:27:50 Hours
The newly promoted senior officer, the Commandant of the Army War College (AWC), Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc was honoured with a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour by the troops on 24th May 2023 at the AWC, Buttala.