SRI LANKA ARMY SERVICE CORPS - 2(V) REGIMENT

The history of the 2nd Sri Lanka army service Corps dates as far back as the early years of the 20thcentury, when the idea of forming a separate unit to carry out the all-important functions of ‘Supply and Transport’, was mooted during the fateful years of World War I during 1914 to 1918. Thus, Ceylon Supply & Transport Corps established on 12thApril 1918 and modeled itself on the lines of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC). Since the role and functions of the Ceylon Supply and Transport Corps (CS & TC) were akin to that of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC), an alliance was formed between the RASC and CS & TC on 31st March 1930 with the concurrence of His Majesty King George V and the uniform, insignia, badges and traditions of the RASC were adopted.

A further link with the RASC was strengthened on 3rd November 1932 when His Majesty King George V granted his approval for His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught to accept the Honorary Colonelcy of the Corps. This mutual association was completed when the Ceylon Supply & Transport Corps was renamed as the Ceylon Army Service Corps on 17th March 1933. The total strength of the corps at this time was 18 officers and 150 Other Ranks (soldiers).

With the formation of the armed forces of independent Ceylon, the most important and significant event in the history of the corps was the raising of the Ceylon Army Service Corps on 30th October 1949. Since then, this date is commemorated every year as the “Corps Day” with pomp and pageantry befitting the occasion. During the gradual development of the Corps, in addition to the performance of its special to arm functions, it was called upon to provide assistance to maintain law and order and carry out functions and duties of other organizations and perform internal security duties. Later with Sri Lanka becoming a republic the corps was renamed as Sri Lanka Army Service Corps with effect from 22ndMay 1972.

1978 Sri Lanka Army Service Corp (Volunteer) location change Baladaksha Mawatha Colombo 02 to Race Course Colombo 07, Later in 26th June 1985 it was shifted to the Army Cantonment Panagoda. 23rd March 1989 according to the ARO 19/89 Expand as 1st and 3rd Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (Regular units), 2nd Sri Lanka Army Service Corps (Volunteer). Thereafter in 14th June 2000 according to the instruction given by the Army Headquarters 2nd Volunteer Sri Lanka Army Service Corps unit location changed to present operating location of Station Road Katunayake

According to the raising instruction 2nd Sri Lanka Army Service Corps we are providing skill full officers and soldiers for support to all the Regular battalions in ASC which were actively engaged in maintenance of efficient supply and transport support during all military operations at operation areas and IS duties at Operation areas.

2nd Sri Lanka Army Service Corps involved with the operational matters related to the Easter Sunday attack, 2 SLASC was actively participate for IS operations in Katuwapitiya area soon after the Easter Sunday attack. 2nd Sri Lanka Army Service Corps provided the necessary supports for the support and infantry arms to conducts their operations as per their plans logistically in order to empower them with logistic support (Food, Fuel, and Transportation)

During the year 2021 Sri Lanka army service corps extended its commitment in covid 19 preventing operations by involving multiple tasks such as provision of transport to transport incoming passengers from Katunayaka airport to quarantine centers. provision of rations for quarantine centers, involving maintenance of quarantine centers and provision of transport facilities to covid 19 vaccination programs.

2(V) Sri Lanka Army Service Corps celebrate 100 years celebration 12.09.2018 participation with Army Commander Lieutenant General N U M M W Senanayake RWP RSP VSV USP USACGSC