Assuming Duties and Responsibilities of Colonel Commandant of Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery
Maj Gen SAAL Perera RWP RSP USP ndu IG assumed duties as 17th Col Comdt of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery on 11 Dec 2014 in a grandiose ceremony held at Regimental Headquarters Panagoda.
First he paid his tribute to fallen Heroes of the Regiment by placing a flower wreath at the Regimental monument. Then he accepted the Guard turnout presented by the RHQ. Regimental parade with Regimental Colours accorded the Regimental salute to Incoming Col Comdt.
Maj Gen Perera placed his first signature as the 17th incumbent Col Comdt of the Regiment at auspicious time in the presence of all Commanding Officers and staff of RHQ after religious observance. Thereafter visit to WO’s and Sgt’s mess, Officers Address and All Ranks Lunch.
Col Comdt express his gratitude to all great Gunners who brought the Regiment to the splendid position today throughout her 126 years of history and urge all Officers and men to be the custodians of grate inheritance of Gunner Tribe. He also invited all members to respect the duty expected by the Regiment, Army and the Nation and work towards the success of the Regiment, the Army and their own personal life.
