Combat Convoy Company Pre-deployment Course No - 4 for MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali) was commenced on 08 September 2021. The course consisted with 306 students (19 x Officers and 287 x ORs) representing various regiments.

The course has designed to provide a basic knowledge on practical and theoretical aspects of United Nations. Furthermore the course is being conducted adhering to all health protocols and guidelines under the “Bio Bubble Concept” through a zoom platform. The main objective of this training capsule is to o......

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United Nations Protection of Civilians Course (UNPOC) – 02 undertaken in collaboration with the United Nations and Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) commenced on 09 August 2021 and successfully completed on 13 August 2021 on the directions of the Commandant, Brigadier KPSA Fernando RWP RSP ndu and the Chief Instructor Colonel RA Samaranayake USP psc. The course was consisted with 29 student officers representing the tri forces of Sri Lanka.

The aim of this course is to provide a clear perception on protection of civilians with the support of skilled instructors from th......

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Force Protection Company Pre Deployment Training Course Lebanon (UNIFIL–13) was commenced on 07 June 2021 and successfully completed on 26 July 2021. The course consisted with 228 students (20x Sri Lanka Army Officers, 03x Air Force Officers and 205 x ORs) representing various regiments.

Originally the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was created by the Security Council in March 1978 to confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, re-establish international peace and security and assist the Lebanese government in restoring its effective authority in the area. The m......

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Force Protection Company Pre-deployment Course Lebanon (UNIFIL) No 13 was commenced on 07 June 2021. The course consisted with 211 students (18 x Sri Lanka Army Officers, 03 x Air Force Officers and 193 x ORs) representing various regiments.

United Nations Security Council enhanced UNIFIL and decided to monitor the cessation of hostilities, accompany and support the Lebanese Armed Forces as they deploy throughout the south of Lebanon, extend its assistance to help in ensuring the humanitarian access to civilian populations and the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons.......

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South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-deployment Training Course (UNMISS) No – 9 and Sri Lanka Air Force Contingent Pre-deployment Training Course (MINUSCA) No – 7 was commenced on 22 March 202 and successfully completed on 05 May 2021. South Sudan Level II Hospital Component Pre-deployment Training Course No 09 was consisted with 71 students (12 x Officers and 59 x ORs) and Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit Pre-Deployment Training Course Central Africa No 7 was consisted with 118 students (12 x Officer and 106 x ORs).

The Sri Lanka Army at the request of the UN, has e......

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The newest chapter to the Army driving and riding, 'Kukuleganga Speed Climb 2021', the stunning motoring feature that attracted more than 120 top class riders and 80 racing drivers flagged off this morning (10) to compete along the newly renovated road patch. The event continues on Sunday (11) too as the final segment.

Organized jointly by the Army Motor Sports Association and the Motor Racing Association of Sri Lanka, the thrilling and exciting motor sporting event for the first time in pictresque Kukuleganga area after its inauguration along Motor Racing Track Saturday morning......

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