22nd March 2019 16:23:01 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry firing team achieved Second Place from “Novice Team Championship” of the annual Inter Regiment practical Rifle Shooting Meet conducted from 11March to 18 Marchat 1000 m firing range Diyatalawa. The event was organized by the Army Small Arms Association.
Mechanized Infantry Regiment firing team train under the close supervision of Mechanized Infantry Brigade and achieved this success with their untiring effort.
Major General L H Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Chief of Staff graced the final and awarding ceremony as the Chief Guest.
Commander Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Brigadier L S Balachandra RSP and Commanding Officer 3 Mechanized Infantry Lt Col DMM Dissanayaka RWP also attended for the event, representing Colonel of the Regiment.