COMMANDER SECURITY FORCE (EAST) PAYS A FIELD VISIT TO 23 DIVISION

The Commander Security Force (East), Major General Aruna Jayasekera, upon his assumption of office recently, made his maiden visit to the Headquarters 23 Division, Punani on Friday (30). On the arrival at the premises, Commander Security Force (East) was received by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 23 Division, Brigadier Kapila Udalupola before the visiting Commander was greeted to a Guard Turnout around the main entrance.

Afterwards, he was accorded a Guard of Honour by troops of 4 Battalion of the Gemunu Watch in conformity with military traditions. As a symbol of memory, the Commander Security Force (East) was then invited to plant a sapling in front of the Division Headquarters office.

Addressing the troops, Major General Aruna Jayasekera focused on the importance of training in different professional aspects of the career and maintenance of the highest standards of discipline. During the all rank tea at the 'Wewu Thera' premises, the Commander Security Force (East) took time off to mingle with the gathering and inquired into their needs and other welfare measures and left a complementary remark on the visitors' book thereafter.

Later on, the GOC 23 Div briefed on operational and administrative aspects as well as welfare facilities of the troops where Brigade Commanders and all Battalion Commanders were present. Consequent to the proceedings of the 23 Division, the Commander Security Force (East) visited the Regional Ordnance Stores Complex Construction Project (ROSCCP) - Punani to inspect the progress of the construction. The Senior Project Coordinator - ROSCCP, Brigadier Wsantha Madola briefed on the present status of the construction and the Commander Security Force (East) instructed on further enhancement to expedite the progress.

In the afternoon, the Commander Security Force (East) visited the Headquarters 232 Brigade -Tharavikulam and attended the formalities there too. He addressed troops and symbolically planted a sapling. The Commander 232 Brigade, Colonel Roshan Jayamanna conducted a briefing on operational and administrative aspects of the Brigade. The officers and soldiers met him and had an opportunity to discuss matters pertaining to administration aspects, operational needs, welfare measures and requirements of the troops during this field visit. At last, the Commander visited Thoppigala, the historic monument of the Humanitarian Operation.