COMMANDER SECURITY FORCES – EAST MAKES HIS FIRST VISIT TO 23 INFANTRY DIVISION HEADQUARTERS

Major General Sujeewa Hetiarachchi who assumed duties as the Commander, Security Forces - East paid his maiden first formal field visits to the 23 Division Headquarters at “Punani” on Tuesday (16).

The visiting Commander, Security Forces - East was warmly welcomed by the General Officer Commanding 23 Infantry Division, Major General Shewanth Kulathunga, on arrival. A Guard Turnout at the main entrances of Divisions Headquarters in keeping with military traditions saluted him.There after the planting of saplings as symbols of memory of his visits. The General Officer Commanding conducted a comprehensive briefing on the AOR including the role and tasks and operational readiness of 23 Infantry Division and under command Brigades and Battalions. Subsequently, the Commander Security Forces - East had a discussion on security and administration issues related to the division with General Officer Commanding, Brigade Commanders, Battalion Commanders and Staff Officers of the 23 Infantry Division.

Furthermore, he addressed to the Officers and Other Ranks troops of under command 23 Infantry Division and emphasized on continuing professional training and continuation of the good work while maintaining the highest standards of “discipline” at all levels. Further, highlighted personal budget management & personal security. Moreover the importance of implementation of agriculture and cultivation within the AOR to overcome the difficulties in present context. The address was followed up by a tea with all rank. He also did not forget to sit for group photographs in 23 Infantry Division Headquarters. Before concluding the day’s itinerary, Commander shared his valuable thoughts with Officers and pen his compliments in the Visitors Book.

Infantry Brigade Commanders under command of 23 Infantry Division, Colonel General Staff, Colonel Administration & Quartering, Senior Staff Officers, Staff Officers of 23 Infantry Division Headquarters, Commanding Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were participated in the occasion.