16th October 2024 16:19:53 Hours
A formal ceremony was taken place to mark the assuming of the office of newly appointed Commander 541 Infantry Brigade Colonel I P Jayasinghe RWP on 14 October 2024 as the 12th Brigade Commander.
As the first segment of the ceremony, the incoming Brigade Commander reviewed the Guard Turnout presented on arrival at the Headquarters premises and the he was welcomed by the Civil Affairs Officer and Brigade Major. Then Colonel I P Jayasinghe RWP assuming of office and auspiciously took over the duties amid the religious observances. Subsequently Coconut sapling was planted and followed by all rank tea and troop address. During the troop address he expressed his vision. The Commanding Officers and Brigade troops was attended the ceremonial event and they extended best wishes to the new Brigade Commander.