MAJOR GENERAL JAGATH GUNAWARDENA RSP VSV USP ndc psc ASSUMES OFFICE AS THE 18TH COMMANDER OF SECURITY FORCE (WANNI)

Newly appointed Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General Jagath Gunawardena RSP VSV USP ndc psc took over duties on 04 July 2019. The Security Force Commander was bestowed with a guard turn out and guard of honour by troops of 8 Field Engineers Regiment. After the formal military honours, Major General Jagath Gunawardena auspiciously took over duties as the 18th Commander of Security Force (Wanni) amidst the religious observances. The troop address took place at the Headquarters Auditorium with the presence of over 800 troops representing all under command formations to Security Force Headquarters (Wanni).

Divisional Commanders, Brigade Commanders, Senior Staff Officers of the Security Force Headquarters, Commanding Officers of under command battalions, Senior Officers, Officers and number of Other Ranks were presented to pay their respect to the newly appointed Commander Security Force (Wanni). Major General Jagath Gunawardena is the fourth Sapper Officer to appoint as the Commander Security Force (Wanni). Colonel Commandant Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, All Officers and Other Ranks wish to extend warm wishes for the newly appointed Commander.