23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Mechanized Infantry Regiment involved in several rescue and relief operations in areas inundated due to heavy rain in past few days. Mechanized Infantry troops operated in affected areas in combination with other regiments of the Army, Sister Services as well as in coordination with Disaster Management Centres. The capabilities of the WMZ wheel armoured vehicles with Mechanized Infantry troops actively participated to rescue the victims and distributed food and other relief items to the dislocated civilians in Colombo and Kalutara districts.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Ranaviru Udanaya 2017 was Successfully Conducted at the Gam Udawa ground Dambulla on 23rd and 24th June 2017. The event was organized to raise funds for welfare of valiant soldiers and also to improve the infrastructure facilities of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment. It was organized under the close supervision of Colonel of the Regiment Major General Ruwan Kulatunga and the Centre Commandant Colonel Udaya Herath.
The Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Ruwan Kulatunga with Mrs. Thushari Kulatunga, President - Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion kabaddi competition was held on 03rd and 04th July 2017. The competition was held at 2nd Battalion Mechanized Infantry playground.
The finals of the Inter-Battalion kabaddi competition was conducted in between 2 Mechanized Infantry and 3 Mechanized Infantry. Finally 3 Mechanized Infantry won the championship of Inter Battalion Kabaddi tournament and 2 Mechanized Infantry became as runners up. Colonel of the Regiment Major General J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commander Mechanized Infantry Brigade Brigadier HMS Herath, the Centre Commandant Colonel HMU Herath RWP RSP psc with many senior officers of Mechanized Infantry Regiment attended for the event. The prime intention of this event was to select most suitable and talent players for the Mechanized Infantry Regiment kabbadi team.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Colonel of the Regiment Major General JR Kulatunga RSP ndc psc paid his first official visit to 3rd Battalion Mechanized Infantry on 11th July 2017. The Colonel of the Regiment was warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant Colonel HMU Herath RWP RSP psc and the Commanding Officer Lt Col J M A Jayasekara RSP USP.\r\n\r\nColonel of the Regiment addressed all Officers and Other Ranks of the battalion. Commanding Officer - 3 Mechanized Infantry conducted a presentation on the operational and administrative matters of the battalion. The Colonel of the Regiment planted a tree sapling to mark his first official visit to the 3 Mechanized Infantry and concluding the days event Commanding Officer - 3 Mechanized Infantry presented a plaque to the Colonel of the Regiment.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Boxing competition was held on 20th, 21st and 22nd July 2017. The competition was held at 3rd Battalion Mechanized Infantry playground under the close supervision of the Commanding Officer 3 Mech Inf, Lt Col J M A Jayasekara RSP USP.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Exercise - Cormorant Strike VIII - 2017’, the multi-national Field Training Exercise (FTX), organized by the Sri Lanka Army, conducted for the 8th consecutive year with the participation of Sri Lankan Tri-Forces and 69 foreign participants representing 13 countries around the world. More than 2675 Army, Navy and Air Force troops, including 69 foreign military participants and observers, Commandos, Special Forces and Mechanized infantry troops were taking part together for the Exercise. The Exercise was aimed to enhance the preparation, operational readiness and efficiency of the Force.\r\nMechanized Infantry troops boarded with APCs to naval vessels to be taken to hostile territories for the mock operation. The induction and de-induction of the troops took place simultaneously as the most exiting accomplishments, technically identified as the ‘Critical Engagement’ of the Exercise at Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee where a simulated multi-pronged joint amphibious attack on enemy hideouts was carried out.\r\nIt is a timely requirement to conduct joint military exercises which enhance the capacity and the dimensions of our troops when they mix and operate along with sister services. Conducting this type of exercise will enable mechanized Infantry troops to rehearse amphibious landing on a beach-head which is the most complex of all military manoeuvres.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
First time in history, Sri Lankan Rowing team participated for the Asian Rowing Championship which held from 01st Sep 17 to 08th Sep 17 in Pattaya Thailand.
There were 08 Army Rowing team players out of 13 Players who represented Sri Lanka team. Among them 02 Players represented from the Mechanized Infantry Regiment, S/829471 Pte Karunarathne PGCS who qualified (Pair event) for the final round and S/829296 Pte Medonza MPM who qualified (Coxless Four event) for semifinal round in Asian Rowing Championship 2017.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Hand Ball competition was held on 28th and 29th September 2017. The competition was held at Mechanized Infantry Regiment playground. The event was organized under the close supervision of the Centre Commandant Colonel HMU Herath RWP RSP psc and the Commanding Officer 3 Mech Inf, Lt Col J M A Jayasekara RSP USP.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The 21st Council Meeting of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held at conference hall Regimental Centre on 29th September 2017. The Council meeting was presided by the Colonel of the Regiment Major General J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc with the presence of other members of the Council. The council discussed many important matters pertaining to the regiment. During the council many decisions were taken to uplift and enhance the Training, Admin and Logistic matters in the regiment.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Sri Lanka National Rowers Association organized 32nd National Rowing Competition 2017 at Diyawanna Oya from 21 to 23 September 2017. Minister Chandima Weerakkody graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
20 Rowing teams represented the National Rowing Competition. Making a record of the annual event, Sri Lanka Army teams achieved its Championship for the 6th consecutive year in an impressive contest. Following achievements were won by Mechanized Infantry Regiment rowers in different events;
