04th April 2021 15:01:31 Hours
The Passing Out parade of the Post Depot Course FD - 217 was held at the School of Artillery, Minneriya on 18 February 2021. Col W W L P Fernando IG (Colonel Admin & quartering) 53 Infantry Division (RSF) graced the event as the Chief Guest. A total of 83 new gunners were passed out after successful completion of 9 weeks of hard training at the School of Artillery. The replica of “Lewke Gun” was awarded to S/165903 Gnr Wijesinghe WHMNS from 7 SLA who emerged as the “Best Gunner” of the course. The passing out parade was organized while respecting all rules and regulations with respect to the prevention of Covid-19 Pandemic.
