Training School

Brief History

03/12/1990 - The ESTS was established at the Engineer Service Regiment Headquarters Panagoda as the Engineer Services School.

20/08/1998 - With the Expansion of Training Activities, the School was shifted to Salawa, Kosgama for better accommodation and administration facilities.

17/01/2000 - Subsequently, in view of the increased responsibilities and training activities the School was renamed as the “Engineer Services Trade School” and located at the 2 Engineer Services Headquarters premises, Tisawewa.

12/09/2002 - The ESTS was established permanently on own land at Talawa, Galayaya.

Vision

“Perfection in professionalism through training to confer a credible Engineer Service to a victorious Army”

Mission

Achieving perfection in professionalism by train trades personals in the aspects of Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, engineering in vertical constructions and other specialized correlated professions with an embedded military knowledge to perform in both war and peace.

Aim

To impart awareness on training procedure in ESTS and to educate on the training capacity of the ESTS. Further to discuss the challenges and possible remedies to mitigate them.

Responsibilities

• To build of individuals who enlisted in professional trades of engineering.
• To Standardize professional qualifications of trades personals into nationally and internationally recognized standards.
• To Ensure career awareness and responsibilities of soldiers with relates to their ranks.
• To Groom soldiering for effective, motivated, disciplined and physically robust professional force and motivate individual’s ethos for a credible and self-respected soldier.
• To Promulgation of emerging technologies that suit to military and make timely recommendations to higher authorities.
• To Improve operation capabilities of CES to provide an uninterrupted logistics service in war and national emergency situation.

Course Conducting

Courses conduct by Military Training Wing

• Recruit Training Course
• Promotion Course - Spr to L/Cpl
• Promotion Course - L/Cpl to Cpl
• Promotion Course - Cpl to Sgt

Courses conducted by Trade Training Wing

• Unit maintenance Course for Offrs & SNCO’s
• Carpentry Course (NVQ, Skill Update)
• Electrician Course (NVQ, Skill Update)
• Masonry Course (NVQ, Skill Update,RPL)
• Plumber Course (NVQ, Skill Update)
• Generator and water pump operator Course (NVQ, Skill Update)
• Storeman Course (NVQ, Skill Update)
• Foreman Course (NVQ, Skill Update,RPL)
• Bar Bender
• Computer Application Assistant
• Survey Assistant (NVQ, Skill Update)
• Quantity Survey Assistant (NVQ, Skill Update)
• Construction Site Supervisor (NVQ, Skill Update)
• Clerk Course

Official contact details with e-mail address

The Commandant ESTS – 0765303579
estsgalaya@yahoo.com

SRI LANKA ARMY SERVICE CORPS SCHOOL

BRIEF HISTORY

ASC School was born as Ceylon Army Service corps driving school in 1953 with the training of 6 other rankers by using one heavy vehicle at KirulaponaPolhengoda Army Camp. Thereafter, the catering assistant course was started with the training of 5 cooks. Accordingly, the CASC Driving School was named as CASC trade school. Introducing of the clerk course for Army soldiers at the same premises in 1956, this CASC trade school was further perfected as a professional school. It was a special feature that the civil servants who worked in the Ceylon Army under the Civil Administrative Service lectured the clerk course.

In 1962 school was moved to CASC Premises at Panagoda Cantonment. While the Clerk course conducted by this school was subjected to the control administration of the Army educational center in 1965, the qualified instructors for the courses were employed from the CASC. In 1968 once again school was assigned to conduct of clerk courses. The driving training section, which had been carried on under the CASC trade school was transferred to CSR at Kalutara. During the time when the Driving training section was in Kalutara in addition to the training of heavy vehicles, another course was started to train double decker’s and bowsers. The Kalutara Air Force Runway was used for the training activities. The driving training section was again shifted to Ridiyagama Army Camp and it was there up to 1971. Due to the JVP insurgency in 1971, the training process was temporarily stopped and the CASC trade school was moved to the Silawathura Camp.

In 1984, this school was relocated at Panagoda Army camp, and was established at the place where the present Regiment Centre is situated. The school was there until 1987 and on 02.01.1988 it was established at the Ranasewapura Camp which is placed under the North Central Command. (Present 21 Div HQ).

In 1989 SLASC Trade School was shifted from Ranasewapura Camp to Tissawewa Army Camp where the school is presently located. At this juncture the raising instruction (ypks 15/95 and Dte of SD ltrm%$uxrd$68(11) dated 18 Dec 1990) was published from AHQ to perform duties as a separate organization. At the same time SLASC trade school was renamed as ASC School. Accordingly first commandant was appointed from Regt Center – SLASC.

Accordingly, there were three lecture halls have been built in the premises of 3 Regt SLASC for conducting the clerk, driving and catering courses.

In addition to the above courses Tractor, Riding course as well as Transport NCOs, Catering Supervisor courses are also successfully conducted by expert instructors.

In 2002 with the continuation of the training programmers of the ASC School, Young Officers course was started for the young officers of the Regiment. In addition to this, Middle Grade Course was started for officers who bear the rank of Majors in 2004. Making the course more formal, an additional English course conducted by an expert instructor, has been started from the second batch of the clerk course on the year 2004.

Further, a practical training at star classified tourist hotels has been included to the Catering Assistance course. Students of the Driving Course are also given an additional technical knowledge in the Government Technical Training Institute at Orugodawatta. In addition to these special trainings, ASC School has initiated special to Arms courses from the year 2004, Prime Mover course from year 2009, Bakery course from year 2014, APV driving course, Material Management Course from year 2021 and Vehicle Servicing Workshop, Basic Firefighting Workshop in year 2022. Moreover ASC School has conducted leadership and team building training programmers for university students (year 2011 to 2014) and for Graduates (year 2020),as well as Driving Workshop for Civil Defense Force drivers (year 2021).

Accordingly, there was immense development took place at School premises such as introducing of heavy and light vehicle driving simulators with simulator building for the benefit of driving courses, constructing of main lecture hall, course billets with toilet blocks for course students, constructing of accommodation block with toilet facilities for permanent staff, renovation of women soldier billet and toilet block ( for permanent staff and course students) and to overcome the drinking water requirement tube well and water purification system has installed in the camp premises.

AIM

To empower military professional trade - related competencies and skills pertaining to the domains of military motor transportation, management assistant services, material management assistant service and catering amongst professional servicemen through comprehensive training ensuring optimal deliverable effective and efficiency in consonance with the escalating demands in the SL Army.

RESPONSIBILITY

• To provide basic trade training to soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army to carry out their duties in effective and efficient manner.
• To conduct training to Army Service Corps Officers and Other Ranks in order to enhance their professional skill of supply and transport.
• To conduct refresher courses for Army Service Corps personnel in order to enhance their supply and transport knowledge and skill development.
• To conduct special catering courses and waiter courses for troops to be deployed in UN peacekeeping missions.

TASK

To develop the knowledge of soldiers in different professional trades through skilled and systematic training essential for the professional development of the SL Army.

COURSE CONDUCTING

Courses for All Arms

1. Basic Certificate Course for Administrative Assistant
2. Basic Certificate Course for Driver - Motor Transport
3. Basic Certificate Course for Catering Assistant
4. Transport Non Commissioned Officers Course
5. Catering Supervisor Course
6. MC Riders Course
7. Tractor Operator Course
8. Basic Certificate Course in Bakery
9. Prime Mover Driver Course
10. APV Driving Course
11. Special Catering Course for Troops to be deployed on UNPKF Missions
12. Training Course for Waiters (Soldiers) to be deployed on UNPKF Missions

Courses for Special To Arms

1. Army Service Corps Young OfficerZs Course
2. Material Management Assistant Course
3. Workshop for vehicleservicemen
4. Workshop for vehicle Firemen

OFFICIAL CONTACT DETAILS WITH EMAIL ADDRESS

Official Contact Details

Commandant - 025 2054375 / 076 6907566
Adming Office - 025 2223975
Training Wing - 025 2224928

Email Address

slascsch@army.lk
slascsch@gamil.com

SCHOOL OF ORDNANCE

HISTORY OF SCHOOL OF ORDNANCE

Along with the rapid expansion of the Sri Lanka Army, especially during the mid 1990s the Corps of Ordnance too was expanded to cater to the increased demands. As a result training of Ordnance personnel became imperative to achieve efficiency in Ordnance functions. The School of Ordnance was initially established on 20th September 1991 at the Army Cantonment Panagoda and subsequently it was shifted to the Dombagoda on 20th May 1995.Today School of Ordnance is in a position to provide training for members of the Ordnance Corps whilst providing technical training to all arms on Ordnance Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

AIM

To achieve maximum professionalism in Ordnance functions and other training with special emphasis on all relevant technical matters with the view to provide efficient and effective Ordnance cover to Sri Lanka Army.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide technical training to Ordnance personnel.
• Provide Institutional training to all ranks in the Corps of Ordnance.
• Conduct of stores management courses for selected personnel of all arms and services.
• Conduct of specialized training on ammunition and explosives.
• Conduct of trade tests and promotion courses for Ordnance personnel.
• Provide training on all Ordnance matters and procedures to all Quartermasters and Regimental Quartermasters.
• Conduct of Bn Trg for Ordnance personnel.
• Conduct refresher courses to selection & promotion exam for officers,

CONTACT NUMBERS

COURSES CONDUCTING

SER	NAME OF THE COURSE	ABBREVIATION	NO OF STUDENTS	LEVEL	NO OF DAYS
Own Arms Courses Officers (Tec)
1	BASIC  ORDNANCE  OFFICERS’ MANAGEMENT  COURSE	BOOMC	-	CAPT / LT		07
Own Arms Courses Officers (Non Tec)
2	LT  TO CAPT PROMOTION  EXAMINATION REFRESHER COURSE	LT TO CAPT REF	-	2/LT TO CAPT		07
3	CAPT TO MAJ PROMOTION EXAMINATION REFRESHER COURSE	CAPT TO MAJ REF	-	CAPT		07
4	PSC  ENTRANCE  EXAMINATION REFRESHER COURSE	PSC REF	-	CAPT/ MAJ		07
5	LSC ENTRANCE  EXAMINATION REFRESHER COURSE	LSC REF	-	CAPT / MAJ		07
6	BASIC  STAFF  OFFICERS’  COURSE	BSOC	-	LT / 2/LT		30
Own Arms Courses ORs (Tec)
7	ORD AMMO TECHNICIAN COURSE (LOCAL)	OATC	50	PTE TO CPL		120
8	BASIC  ORDNANCE  ORIENTATION COURSE  CLASS - I	BOOC (CLASS - I)	50	CPL		07
9	BASIC  ORDNANCE  ORIENTATION COURSE  CLASS - II	BOOC (CLASS - II)	50	L/CPL		07
10	BASIC  ORDNANCE  ORIENTATION COURSE  CLASS - III	BOOC (CLASS - III)	50	PTE		07
Own Arms Courses ORs (Non Tec)
11	CPL TO SGT PROMOTION COURSE	CPL TO SGT	50	CPL TO SGT		30
12	L/CPL TO CPL PROMOTION COURSE	L/CPL TO CPL	50	L/CPL TO CPL		30
13	PTE TO  L/CPL PROMOTION COURSE	PTE TO L/CPL	100	PTE TO L/CPL		30
All Arms Courses Officers (Tec)
14	QUARTER MASTER REFRESHER COURSE	QMRC	35	LT(QM) / - CAPT (QM)		14
All Arms Courses ORs (Tec)
15	REGIMENTAL QUARTER MASTER SERGENT COURSE	RQMSC	50	SGT TO WO I		30
16	BASIC STOREMEN COURSE	BSC	50	L/CPL TO SGT		30

Brief History

The Military Police training school was started as a training wing at Narahenpita where regimental center was located as a place of conducting training courses for officers and other ranks of SLCMP for their promotions and all basic provost courses. With the expansion of the cadre a separate location for training purposes had emerged and as a result of that SLCMP training school was established at Girithale on 13th August 2000.

Aim (Vision)

To train and inspire military personnel for a disciplined service with professional commitment to achieve the objectives of the Sri Lanka Army.

Task (Mission)

To improve provost knowledge of military police personnel to ensure identification and achievement of objectives in their profession with high standard of military discipline.

Responsibilities (Objectives)

The objectives of the school of the Military Police are as follows:

1. To prepare all officers and other ranks of SLCMP to provide tactical police support in war and peace in an efficient manner.
2. To conduct specialized courses for other arms and services in relation to the military and road discipline.
3. To conduct refresher courses and promotion courses for MP personnel in order to enhance their provost knowledge and skills development.
4. To conduct basic recruit courses for others arms recruit as per the direction of Directorate of training, Army Headquarters.
5. To conduct battalion training to all officers and other ranks in order to enhance their professional skills and understanding of military police duties.
6. To conduct advance investigation courses for officers and other ranks of the SLCMP and other sister services as per the direction of the directorate of training, Army Headquarters.
7. To develop leadership skills of all provost personnel.

Official Contact Details

Commandant
0272052583
0765303484

Office
0272247941

Email
slcmptrgsch@army.lk

Courses Conducting

SER	NAME OF THE COURSE	ABBREVIATION	NO OF STUDENTS	LEVEL	NO OF DAYS
01	Basic Provost Course	PRO  COURSE	250	PTE	72
02	Lance Corporal to Corporal Promotion Course	L/CPL TO CPL COURSE	200	L/CPL	40
03	Corporal to Sergeant Promotion Course	CPL TO SGT  COURSE	200	CPL	40
04	Road Discipline and Highway Code Workshop	RD COURSE	50	PTE TO CPL	05 1/2
05	Unit Provost Course	RP COURSE	50	PTE TO SGT	10
06	Criminal Investigation Course	CI COURSE	10 X 30	OFFICERS AND NCO'S	28
07	Traffic Accident and Traffic Management Course	TATM COURSE	10 X 30	OFFICERS AND NCO'S	05 1/2
08	Investigation and Report Writing Course	IRW COURSE	10 X 30	OFFICERS AND NCO'S	10
09	Battalion Course for SLCMP Officers/ Other Ranks	BC  COURSE	10 X 250	OFFICERS AND NCO'S	40