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;
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
Adding more facilities to the Mechanized Infantry Training Centre (MITC), newly constructed office complex and Model Rooms were ceremonially opened by the Col of the Regt Maj Gen J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc at the invitation of Lt Col G P P Kulatilaka Commandant MITC on 02 Oct 2017.
On arrival of Col of the Regt to the MITC premises, warmly welcome by the Commander - Mechanized Infantry Brigade - Brigadier HMS Herath with the Centre Commandant Col H M U Herath RWP RSP psc and Comdt - MITC Lt Col G P P Kulatilaka. Col of the Regt unveil a plaque to symbolize the officially inauguration of the new office complex and Model Rooms.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The president and members of Mechanized Infantry Regiment Ladies Club visited the Abimansala I, Anuradapura on 07 October 2017. The event was scheduled according to the year planner of ASVU. The main aim of this visit was to pay a courtesy to differently abled war heroes who were seriously injured during the humanitarian operation. The president Mrs. Thushari Kulatunga, Vice President Mrs. Fredrica Atapattu with other members visited wards and distributed gift items to the differently abled soldiers. Colonel of the Regiment Maj Gen J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc, the Centre Commandant Col HMU Herath RWP RSP psc with Commanding Officers and many other senior officers/officers also attended for the event. Members of the Ladies Club offered a delicious lunch for the differently abled soldiers\' and organized a musical entertainment session to uplift their morale. Concluding the visit, the Mechanized Infantry Ladies Club donated some necessary items to the Abimansala for the benefit of the differently abled war heroes.
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 Mechanized Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion Mechanized Infantry, 4th Battalion Mechanized Infantry and 5th (V) Battalion Mechanized Infantry on 12th and 13th November 2017. On 12th morning the Colonel of the Regiment with Centre Comdt Col H M U Herath RWP RSP psc and Regimental Staff Officers arrived to Mechanized Infantry Brigade and warmly welcomed by Brigadier H M S Herath Commander - Mechanized Infantry Brigade. A formal Guard Turnout presented to the visiting Colonel of the Regiment. Commander - Mechanized Infantry Brigade conducted a presentation on development of infrastructure facilities in Brigade Headquarters. Then Brigade Commander invited Colonel of the Regiment to visit the camp premises. Afterwards, planting of a tree sapling and sitting for a group photograph with Brigade Staff were among major segments in the day's itinerary at the Mechanized Infantry Brigade Headquarters.Then Colonel of the Regiment visited 1st Battalion Mechanized Infantry. A formal Guard Turnout presented to Colonel of the Regiment in his honour and
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment Inter Battalion Volley Ball championship was held on 10th, 11th and 12th November 2017 at 4th Battalion Mechanized Infantry playground. The event was organized under the close supervision of Commanding Officer 4 Mechanized Infantry Lt Col H A A N C Prabhath RSP USP. Colonel of the Regiment Major General J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc grace the occasion as the Chief Guest for the final game. Commander, 553 Brigade - Brigadier A G D N Jayasundera RWP RSP, Centre Comdt Col H M U Herath RWP RSP psc with many senior officers of Mechanized Infantry Regiment and SF (J) AOR attended for the event. Final game was held inbetween 3 Mechanized Infantry and 4 Mechanized Infantry. After competitive game 3 Mechanized Infantry won the championship of Inter Battalion Volley Ball competition and 4 Mechanized Infantry became as runners up. After the awarding ceremony Colonel of the Regiment and all invitees were invited for the Dinner at the Officers' Mess.
23rd January 2018 15:08:43 Hours
The Officers' Training Day of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was conducted on 10 November 2017, with the participation of large number of Officers at the Regimental Centre. \r\n\r\nTraining Day programme was directed by Centre Comdt Col H M U Herath RWP RSP psc under the guidance of Colonel of the Regiment Major General J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc.\r\nThe day\'s proceedings were commenced with the Physical Training. Then Drill session conducted for junior officers at the parade ground. Afterwards Book Review on 'India 2020' written by former Indian President Mohomed Abdul Kalam was conducted by Captain M M Y W Fernando - 2 Mech Inf. A group presentation on "Qatar Isolation and its effect to the World, Religion and Local Affairs" was conducted by the CO and group of officers of 4 Mech Inf. Culminating the Training Day's proceeding a "Dinners' Club Session" was held at the Regimental Officers' Mess on Officering, Leadership and Regimentation by Veteran Lecturer Brig H N Halangode (Retd) RWP RSP USP USACGSC.
