17th October 2023 22:25:19 Hours
The CBRN first responders’ basic course 02/2023 of Sri Lanka Navy visited Sri Lanka Army CBRNE Response Regiment in order to gain perception of role, tasks and responsibilities of Sri Lanka Army CBRNE Response Regiment as a leading first responder of CBRNe threats in the land. The event unfolded presentations, CBRNE equipment display and educational discussion on 05 October 2023 at home of sappers Mattegoda. Under the guidance of Chief Field Engineer and Commander Engineer Division and supervision of the Commanding Officer of 14 CBRNE Response Regiment, the session was conducted related to the responsibilities and capabilities of Army CBRNE Response Regiment to Sri Lanka Navy.
Program was commenced with the welcome speech, delivered by acting Colonel General Staff of Engineer Division Lt Col MDJ Wickramarachchi USP psc ptsc SLE and the introduction to Army CBRN presentation was delivered by Officer Commanding of 144 Disaster Response Sqn Maj YAMK Yapa psc SLE. Presentation on the field experience of Army CBRNE Response Regiment was delivered by the Officer Commanding of 143 CBRN Response Sqn Maj HMRP Herath SLE of 14 CBRNE Response Regiment. The CBRN response procedure and knowledge sharing session was conducted by the officers and the Second in Command of 14 CBRNE Response Regiment and it facilitated to exchange the capabilities, knowledge and experiences of both forces. The display of CBRNE equipment was held at last and it facilitated to deliver the capacity of Army CBRNE Response Regiment.
Finally, the CBRN first responders’ basic course 02/2023 of Sri Lanka Navy included one officer and 24 other rankers appreciated the hospitality and warm welcome, then extended their gratefulness for the knowledge which was able to gain from the visit.
