25th February 2022 11:44:43 Hours
Major General Lal Chandrasiri, the Commander Security Force (East) made his field visits to the Headquarters 22 Infantry Division, 221, 222 and 223 Infantry Brigades during February 18, 19 and 20.
The Commander firstly arrived at the Headquarters 22 Infantry Division, Trincomalee and received by Major General Sanath Aluwihare, General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division before the visiting Commander was greeted to a Guard Turnout at the main entrance in conformity with military traditions. Afterwards, the Commander, posed for a group photograph in front of the 24 Infantry Divisional Headquarters.
Addressing the troops, the Commander Security Force (East) urged them to be determined to ensure the unity among the Officers and Other Ranks and to ensure personal health adhering to safety precautions during this pandemic situation. Further, he insisted the need of preserving the image of the Army through maintenance of highest standards of discipline at all levels and he highlighted the vested responsibility of the Army to strengthen the government’s effort of producing organic fertilizer as a national endeavor in present context. Moreover, the Commander highlighted on the importance of organic fertilizer which paves the way to a green economy and he pointed out the importance of implementation of Biogenic Green Agriculture technology within the AOR.
Later on, the Commander SF (E) was invited to plant a sapling at the headquarters premises in memory of this visit.
The Commander SF (E) on the same day, visited 221 Infantry Brigade and their under command battalions and attended the formalities there too.
Meanwhile, the Commander SF-E on 19 Saturday and 20 Friday visited the 222 Infantry Brigade, 223 Infantry Brigade and their under command battalions. The new SF-E Commander during those visits too were greeted to Drive Pass salutes at respective venues after he was warmly welcomed by all the Brigade and Battalion Commanders and they had an opportunity to discuss matters pertaining to administration aspects, operational needs, welfare measures and requirements of the troops during this two-day field visit. The visiting Commander addressed the troops at those formations and educated them on his vision and the importance of preserving the image of the Army.
