INTER BATTALION DRILL COMPETITION - 24 DIVISION: 23 SLSR SECURED THE CHAMPIONSHIP
1. The Inter Battalion Drill Competition of 24 Division was held on 6, 7 and 9 May 17 at the parade ground of Combat Training School Ampara.\r\n2. General Officer Commanding 24 Division Maj Gen LM Mudalige RWP RSP ndu graced the event as the Chief Guest. \r\n3. The Drill Competition was organized to promote the interest for personal drill, infuse self discipline and develop personality and patience of Officers and Other Ranks in 24 Division.\r\n4. 23rd Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment U/C to 242 Brigade won the Championship of the competition beating 5 squads after a close encounter with the runners-up. The 16 Battalion of Sri Lanka National Guard U/C to 241 Brigade emerged as runners-up. 2/Lt DMKP Chandrasiri of 16 SLNG won the award of Best Platoon Commander. Winners were awarded trophies by General Officers Commanding 24 Division Maj Gen LM Mudalige RWP RSP ndu at the end of the event.\r\n5. Brigade Commander 241Brigade, Senior Officers, Commanding Officers, Instructors of CTS, Officers and Other Ranks were in attendance.\r\n
