COMMANDER SECURITY FORCES (WEST) PAID MAIDEN OFFICIAL VISIT TO 143 INFANTRY BRIGADE

Major General S W M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Commander Security Forces (West), officially visited 143 Infantry Brigade on 24 July 2024. Subsequently, the visiting Commander was honoured with a drive pass at the Brigade Headquarters in Puttlam. The Commander 143 Infantry Brigade Brigadier K A D T P Wimalasena RWP RSP warmly welcomed the Commander Security Forces (West) and senior officers. Thereby, comprehensive briefings on roles and tasks and the present situation of the respective AOR were added to the day's program. Meanwhile, the Commander Security Forces (West) planted saplings in the camp premises to mark his visit.

Addressing the troops during this visit, the Commander Security Forces (West) emphasized the importance of the discipline of the soldiers and man management. As well as he appreciated the commitment of troops who rendered their potential service in the past and present scenarios. After the troop address, there was a donation program of dry ration packs to the civilian' staff and also he signed the visitors' book to mark this visit. The General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division Major General K A W N H Bandaranayake USP, Brigadier General Staff Security Forces (West) Brigadier B P G K Balasooriya RSP psc, Brigadier Admin and Quartering Security Forces (West) Colonel S D N C De Silva, and several Staff Officers also participated for this visit.