NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDING OFFICER OF 5th (V) BATTALION MECHANIZED INFANTRY ASSUMED DUTIES

Major M A W Hemantha Kumara took over duties as the Commanding Officer of 5th (V) Battalion Mechanized Infantry on 06th September 2018. The newly appointed Commanding Officer was greeted with the Guard Turnout on arrival at the entrance to the Battalion. After, officially taking over duties at his office, he planted a sapling to symbolize the acceptance of the duties. Thereafter, he addressed to Officers and Other Ranks of the Battalion.