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  • SLAC EMERGED AS THE RUNNER-UP TEAM DURING THE ARMY INTER-REGIMENT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2024

    16th March 2024 09:04:50 Hours

    The Cavalry Basketball team emerged as the Runner-up in the Army Inter-Regiment Tournament 2024 after a nail-biting final game against the SLASC Basketball team on 16 March 2024 at the Indoor Stadium APTS, Panagoda.

  • HOSTED A HEARTWARMING GET-TOGETHER FOR THE CIVILIAN STAFF AT 3 ARMOURED REGIMENT ON 15 MARCH 2024

    15th March 2024 19:01:26 Hours

    On 15 March 2024, the 3 Armoured Regiment, under the guidance of Lt Col N V A M Vithanage RSP, the Commanding Officer, hosted a heartwarming get-together for the Civilian staff at the unit. This event served as a token of appreciation for their invaluable contributions and steadfast assistance

  • PIRITH CHANTING CEREMONY WAS HELD ON 10 MARCH 2024, TO INVOKE BLESSINGS TO ALL SERVING AND FALLEN HEROES OF THE 6 REGIMENT, SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS

    10th March 2024 08:46:15 Hours

    On 10 March 2024, a solemn 'Pirith' chanting ceremony was organized by the 6 (Rft) Regiment, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, to invoke blessings upon both serving and fallen heroes who sacrifice their lives in the name of the mother nation. The night was marked by resonant 'Pirith' chanting, which began after Lt Col SUB Pilimatalawwe psc, the Commanding Officer of 6 SLAC, offered a betel tray. Among the attendees were Senior Officers and Other Ranks who gathered for this important event.

  • DEPUTY CENTRE COMMANDANT OF SLAC ASSUMING DUTIES

    28th February 2024 11:17:41 Hours

    Col D K S M Kariyawasam USP, the newly-appointed Deputy Centre Commandant assumed his office on 28 February 2024 at the Rock House Camp amidst a simple ceremony.

  • NEW ACCOMMODATION FACILITY FOR WOs & SGTs AT 3 AR

    26th February 2024 12:50:27 Hours

    The 3 Armoured Regiment officially opened its newly constructed prefabricated building at the WOs' and Sgts' mess on 26 Feb 2024. The ceremony was graced by Maj Gen MS Devapriya USP ndc, the GOC of the 64 Inf Div.

  • MONETARY SUPPORT OF LADIES FOR ENHANCING WELL-BEING

    25th February 2024 12:29:03 Hours

    In accordance with the guidance provided by the President Army Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Janaki Liyange, the President Armour Ladies Club, Mrs Samangka Fernando has selected four deserving soldiers to award monetary support. The selected soldiers were presented with the following financial assistance:

  • CAVALRY OFFICERS’ TRAINING DAY AND DINERS’ CLUB FOR THE 1ST QUARTER 2024

    21st February 2024 11:13:31 Hours

    As per the guidance of Major General S W M Fernando WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, the Commander Security Forces (West) and the Colonel Commandant SLAC, an Officers Training Day and a Diners’ Club for the 1st Quarter of 2024 were successfully conducted on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 at Rock House camp premises with the participation of SLAC senior officers and officers, including those serving on extra regimental employments.

  • REGIMENTAL CENTRE SLAC EXTENDS LITERARY GESTURE TO CHILDREN OF REGIMENTAL AND CIVILIAN STAFF

    02nd February 2024 00:00:00 Hours

    In a heartwarming event held at the Rock House camp's auditorium on 02 February 2024, the Regimental Centre SLAC, under the dedicated leadership of Mrs. Samangka Fernando, the President of the Armour Ladies Club, orchestrated a thoughtful initiative to distribute books and stationary items to the children of both the Regimental Staff and Civil Staff.

  • 6 REGIMENT, SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS (RFT) CONDUCTED THE UNIT SYMPOSIUM - 2024

    26th January 2024 21:19:39 Hours

    On 26 January 2024, a groundbreaking event took place as the 6 Regiment, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (Rft) hosted its inaugural Unit Symposium in Morawewa, Trincomalee. The symposium, titled "THE NATIONAL SECURITY, OPERATIONAL READINESS OF CURRENT ARMOURED FLEET OF SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS, EMPLOYMENT OF ARMOUR IN COUNTERINSURGENCY SCENARIOS," featured distinguished guests, with Maj Gen K M P S B Kulatunga RSP ndc psc, GOC - 54 Inf Div, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest.

  • 6 REGIMENT SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS (RFT) DINERS' CLUB

    26th January 2024 13:23:16 Hours

    As part of the unit's Annual Officers' Training Programme, the 6 Regiment Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (Rft) hosted a Diners' Club event at the Officers’ Mess, 6 SLAC (Rft) on 26 January 2024. The evening featured a captivating Guest Lecture by Col M B B N Herath RSP, the Director of Media & Spokesman at MOD, addressing the theme 'SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP THROUGH THIRD LENS.' Designed to enrich the knowledge base of Cavalry Officers, the event also served as a dynamic social platform for meaningful interaction.