27th March 2022 21:44:20 Hours
Colonel B M S K K Dharmawardena RWP RSP USP, the 14th Centre Commandant of the Commando Regiment Head Quarters upon assumption of duties made his first formal visit to 3 Commando Regiment at Mundimuruppu, Vaunia on 22 and 24 March 2022.
The Commanding Officer of the 3CR, Lt Colonel WMT Wijekoon RSP USP psc, warmly received the visiting Commandant on arrival and he review the Guard Turnout at the Main entrance of the 3CR. All the officers including 2IC, All OCs, and RSM also joined to extend a warm welcome the Centre Commandant after the guard Turnout.
Colonel B M S K K Dharmawardena RWP RSP USP planted a Mango Sapling near to HQ office complex to mark this official visit. Thereafter CO 3CR conducted a briefing to educate the Centre Commandant about the present status of the Regiment at the Officer Mess. After the briefing Centre Commandant addressed 3CR troops and educate them to work for the betterment of the Regiment and stress upon maintaining military discipline.
Afterwards Centre Commandant was invited for a photograph with all the officers and troops in front of the Cpl’s Club and later he was treated with a customary tea party with troops. During the refreshment he shared his memories and views with all ranks.
Finally, Centre Commandant attend for the camp visit and he was accompanied by the CO and other officers and the RSM. During the visit he highlighted some areas for improvement with the assistance of Army Headquarters.
Later in the evening Centre commandant was invited for a dinner at the Officers Mess and Centre Commandant shared his experiences with all officers during the session.
On 24th March evening hours he paid his visit to Silawathurai Camp where all three operational groups of 3CR are located. Officer Commanding of W group and CO 3CR welcomed the Centre Commandant on his arrival. He address the troops and paid a visit around the camp. The Centre Commandant shared his views with troops during the camp visit. After the completion of the visit he joined with a refreshment with officers and the troops.
