BIOGRAPHY

Major General Anil Peiris RSP USP psc joined the Sri Lanka Army on 7th September 1990 withIntake PMA 2.This Senior Officer successfully completed his basic military training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy as well as at the Pakistan Military Academy. After commissioning on 13th April 1991,was postedto the 1stRegular Armoured Regiment as a Second Lieutenant and served in the 3rd, 5th and 4thArmoured Regiments of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps respectively. In an outstanding tour of duty performed with fearless determination and resolute integrity; he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier on 15th June 2020.On 31st Oct 2023, Major General Anil Peiris who counts over 33 years of unblemished distinguished service in the Army was promoted as the 41st Major General in the prestigious Sri Lanka Armoured Corps .

Being an officer who represents a rare combination of fairness in judgement, immunity to pressure, and fidelity to truth, he steadily advanced his career in command, staff and training appointments. He was 2nd Director of Dte of Research Concept and Doctrine at AHQ. Moreover, this senior officer held the appointments of the Deputy Commandant of Sri Lanka Military Academy, Deputy Commandant Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) and Director General Sports of Directorate of Sports. He has Commanded Armoured Bde and 212 Infantry Brigade - ANP. Further, he served as the Col GS SFHQ (Wanni), SO l (Vol Cell) - MS Br- AHQ, Commandant- ACTC,CO - 1 SLAC, CO - 8 SLAC (Rft), SNR SY Coord Officer and CO of Army Comd Sy unit - AHQ, GSO l (Ops) - HQ 55 Inf Division (Offg), 2 IC - 9 SLAC, SO 2 - Directorate of Media AHQ, OC-HQ Squadron - 4 SLAC, OIC Exam Cell – SLMA, OC Squadron - 5SLAC, Adjt/Course Officer - O/Cdt Training Wing - SLMA, Adjutant – ACTC, Troop Leader -1SLAC, Troop Leader - VNA and Troop Leader - 3 SLAC.This senior officer is currently serving as the General Officer Commanding of 22 Infantry Division - Trincomalee.

His contribution to the counterinsurgency operations during the protracted war against terrorism was outstanding and praiseworthy. For the display of such valor and exceptional service, he was awarded with the gallantry medal, RanaSura Padakkama (RSP), UtthamaSeva Padakkama (USP) and several other medals including North-Humanitarian Operation Medal, PurnaBhumi Padakkama, North and East Operations Medal, Riviresa Campaign Service Medal, 50th Independence Anniversary Medal 1998,Sri Lanka Army 50th Anniversary Medal 1999,Ceylon Armed Service Long ServiceMedal 1968, Sevabhimani Medal, Service Medal,VideshaSeva Padakkama and United Nations Medal (Congo).

Apart from the gallantry awards received in praise of his chivalrous acts, this senior officer is awarded with UttamaSeva Padakkama (USP) in admiration of the unblemished service rendered, addressing the dire need of motherland for the young potential individuals as military officers: he committed prime youth facing every possible adversity and chaos in the battle fields. Nevertheless, this senior officer is awarded with the Commendation Medal awarded by the Commander of the Army for the year 2023, in admiration of the praise worthy and highly exemplary act of community service performed, fulfilling the housing dreams of over 150 members of needy Sinhalese and Tamil families island wide by donating over 33 houses, each worth of more than 1.35 million rupees under his guidance, supervision and coordination by exceeding the assigned and serving the motherland in one of the most desirable ways at the dawn of a new era in the aftermath of war. With that, Major General Anil Peris becomes the first ever officer of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps who has been awarded with the Commendation Medal.

Major General Anil Peiris has followed several local professional courses which depicts his utmost determination and integrity towards motherland starting with the Officer Cadet Course at SLMA and PMA.Young Offr Course at ATS - Maduru Oya, Unit Administration Course, Instructor Course on Male Participation in Reproductive Health Organized by (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka, Law of Armed Conflict Instructor’s Training Course,Human Rights Law Instructors Course, Management & Leadership Development (MLD),Unit Security Officer Course and Unit Commanders Course at ATS - Maduru Oya.

The academic credentials of this senior officer include a course in Information Technology, Pass Staff College Course at DSCSC, Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Post-Graduate Studies) in University of Kelaniya, Diploma in Counseling at SLFI, United Nations Civil Military Officer Course IPSOTSL – KKG and Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs (BIDTI).

Major General Anil Peiris has followed several overseas courses of academic and professional significance, commencing with the Officer Cadet Course at the Pakistan Military Academy, Armour YOs Course in India, Armour Officer, Advanced Armour Tec Officer Course in Pakistan, Combat Team Commander Course in India, Protection of Civil Populations in Congo, Tank Battalion Commander Course in China, Diploma Course in China - Language and Culture in China, Mainstreaming Gender into Community Based Disaster Risk Management Training Course in Kenya. This senior officer attended CISM Military Games Symposium Russia and Tunisia in the year 2023. Moreover, Major General Anil Peiris has served as a military observer in DRC Congo.

This senor officer born in Colombo and educated at Royal College, Colombo. During his young age he was enthusiastic in playing Rugger, Cricket and football. He is married and blessed with two children – a son and a daughter. His spouse is an executive officer at Sampath Bank Pvt Ltd. In fact, he is an officer of great character and wonderful temperament who enjoys a splendid reputation for his perseverance, integrity, honesty and fidelity in the Army.