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  • THE COMMANDANT OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE ADDRESSES NEWLY PASSED OUT PROBATION OFFICERS

    17th May 2021 17:42:09 Hours

    Scaffolding the structural organization and directing to an enlightened force which is compatible with the advanced array of streams for awaiting years ahead and being the pioneer in identifying such requirement of the Sri Lanka Army, Direct Enlisted Officer Cadet Course – 9 (1) and Professional Officers’ Basic Orientation Course – 10 were successfully accomplished under the purview of the Commandant Major General K N S Kotuwegoda ndc IG of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) at the Volunteer Force Training School (VFTS), Diyatalawa, the utmost establishment where the training process is carried out for the members of the Volunteer Force.

  • SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE PROUDLY CELEBRATES 140TH ANNIVERSARY

    02nd April 2021 09:08:29 Hours

    Pledging allegiance for being the defender of the nation at every instance ahead as served through past decades, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force is excelling its elegant journey and marked its 140th Birthday on 01 April 2021.

  • COMMANDANT, SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE VISITS VOLUNTEER FORCE TRAINING SCHOOL

    29th March 2021 16:14:30 Hours

    Accrediting honour and respect towards one of the oldest establishments which perpetrates as a Training School of the Sri Lanka Army (since 1903), Major General K N S Kotuwegoda ndc IG made a formal observation visit to the Volunteer Force Training School (VFTS) on 26 March 2021 after assumption of duties as the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF ).

  • COMMANDANT - SLAVF VISITS THE 2 ND BATTALION SRI LANKA LIGHT INFANTRY

    25th March 2021 09:47:16 Hours

    Accrediting due respect and salutation towards the oldest and the first Battalion in the Sri Lanka Army (then Ceylon Volunteer), Major General K N S Kotuwegoda ndc IG, the Commandant - SLAVF made his first formal visit to 2nd Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 23 March 2021 upon his assuming office as the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.

  • COLONEL COORDINATING OFFICERS, LIAISON OFFICERS AND COMMANDING OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE

    20th March 2021 09:32:07 Hours

    Accrediting with administrative procedural of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), a formal gathering of Colonel Coordinating Officers, Liaison Officers and Commanding Officers took place in a novel perspective at the Headquarters SLAVF on 19 March 2021.

  • SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE RECEIVES A DONATION OF ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

    05th March 2021 15:57:21 Hours

    Extending a gesture of gratitude towards the Defenders of the Nation, the Leo Club of University of Colombo donated a stock of essential equipment to the Headquarters Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force for the use of its serving members.

  • MAJOR GENERAL K N S KOTUWEGODA ndc IG TAKES OVER THE COMMAND OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE

    02nd March 2021 08:18:22 Hours

    Major General K N S Kotuwegoda ndc IG assumed duties on 28 February 2021 as the 45th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force after a formal military customs being accomplished in keeping with military traditions at the Volunteer Force Headquarters Premises at Seethawaka.

  • SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE BIDS FAREWELL TO MAJOR GENERAL JMUD JAYASINGHE

    28th February 2021 14:15:13 Hours

    Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force bade farewell to Major General JMUD Jayasinghe upon his relinquishment of the office as Commandant and retirement from the Sri Lanka Army. In honour of his service to the organization a formal farewell dinner was accorded at the officers’ Mess, HQ SLAVF on 25 February 2021. He was the 44th Commandant of the prestigious Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force. At the arrival of Commandant and his lady, Mrs WA D Deepthi Champika to the officers’ Mess were warmly welcomed by Deputy Commandant of the SLAVF Major General JDCG Jayasinghe KSV KSP. Beloved son, Dinul and daughter, Dilsha of Major General JMUD Jayasinghe also attended the event. The glimpse of honorable participants with their ladies coloured the wonderful evening by creating joyful memories which last forever.

  • MAJOR GENERAL JMUD JAYASINGHE THE COMMANDANT SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE VISITS VOLUNTEER FORCE TRAINING SCHOOL

    19th February 2021 16:06:17 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Training School (VFTS) as the utmost establishment in the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force which facilitates an array of streams for upgrading the Training and Wisdom, deserves the salutation of every member of the Volunteer Force and the organization for execution of its prime role and task to the best interest of the Sri Lanka Army. Enhancing its way forward, it is commendable that the Training School of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force is being resourced and upgraded with conducive environment which reinforces qualitative training under every command. Accordingly, Commandant, SLAVF Major General J M U D Jayasinghe made a formal visit as the Chief Guest to the Volunteer Force Training School on the invitation of the Commandant VFTS Colonel H A Keerthinatha RSP KSP psc at Diyathalawa on 17 February 2021 (Wednesday). In honour of Commandant SLAVF a Guard Turnout was accorded on his arrival to the camp premises and he was warmly received by Commandant VFTS.

  • INAUGURATION OF THE COORDINATING OFFICE OF SRI LANKA ARMY RIFLE CORPS AND SRI LANKA ARMY PIONEER CORPS

    16th February 2021 13:56:33 Hours

    Marking a novel chapter in the history of Sri Lanka Army Rifle Corps and Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps, the newly established Coordinating Office of SLRC and SLAPC was ceremonially inaugurated with the precedence of Major General J D C G Jayasinghe KSV KSP the Deputy Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force on 11 February 2021.