CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE BASIC GUNNER OPERATORS COURSE

The Closing Ceremony of the Basic Gunner Operators Course was held on 04 May 2022 at the Mechanized Infantry Training Centre. Commandant of the Mechanized Infantry Training Centre, Colonel Koshina Peiris RSP was graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Newly joined 26 x Other Ranks from the Mechanized Infantry Regiment and 05 x Other Ranks from the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps were followed the course from 24 January 2022 to 04 May 2022.

At the end of the course, they were able to develop their confidence on theoretical and practical aspects of all equipment related to gunnery of ICV/APC. After successful completion of the course, these Other Ranks were returned to their respective Battalions to employ as Operators.

First, Second and Third in order of merits of the course were:

1st Place - S/830596 Infmn Ranasinghe RIL - from 2 MIR

2nd Place - S/830763 Infmn Bandara AAIK - from 2 MIR

3rd Place - S/112424 Tpr Premasiri WH - from 1 SLAC