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Mechanized Infantry Regiment

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23rd January 2018 15:08:42 Hours

MAJOR GENERAL AM PERERA RWP RSP psc ASSUMED DUTIES AS 5TH COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT OF MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

Major General AM Perera RWP RSP psc assumed office as the 5th Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 15th Oct 2015 in a grandiose ceremony held at Regimental Headquarters,Dambuluhalmillawewa. At the auspicious time, Colonel of the Regiment placed his signature for a formal document to signify the acceptance of duties and responsibilities of the appointment in the presence of Centre Commandant, Brigade Commander, Other Senior Officers, all Commanding Officers and staff of RHQ after a brief religious observances and lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp.The day's events also textured with a All Ranks Address and Tea Party at Office Complex. Large numbers of officers including Council Members were present to greet the incumbent Colonel of the Regiment.