Lt Col KMAPK Kahanthen assumed duties as 4th Commanding Officer of 5 SLAMC on 7th September 2017.

Lt Col KMAPK Kahanthen assumed duties as 4th Commanding Officer of 5 SLAMC on 7th September 2017.He succeeded Major MDHR Sumanasekara RSPA guard turnout, religious activities,tree planting, troop address, all ranks tea party and camp visit marked his assumption of duties as Commanding Officer.