NEWLY RAISED BATTALION - 5(V) SLACAL

Lieutenant Colonel WPK Samaranayake psc SLA assumed duties as 1st Commanding Officer of newly raised battalion 5(V) SLACAL on 22 March 2022.

On the vision of Commander of the Army to keep " Green Agree " concept Sri Lankan Army has taken many steps to develop bare lands and utilize government lands into agriculture. Following that concept Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock has raised many battalions in different areas. Under this, 5(V) SLACAL which is located at Kurumbasiddy, KANKESANTURAI has established to extend maximum support for the agrarian sectors in both state and private. As well as to demonstrate and execute amazing military capabilities under any environmental condition.