Sri Lanka Military Academy

Serve to Lead

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  • VISIT OF SCC 11 TO THE SLMA

    30th July 2024 10:28:09 Hours

    On 30th July 2024, forty one student Officers of the Senior Command Course 11 (SCC 11) including the Senior Instructor and seven other Directing Staff (DSs) from the Army War College (AWC), Buttala visited the SLMA with the purpose of acquiring knowledge and experience on varied types of ‘DRILLS’ practiced in the Army, which is covered as a part of their course curriculum at the AWC.

  • OPENING ADDRESS OF THE 132nd DRILL INSTRUCTORS COURSE

    29th July 2024 08:26:43 Hours

    ‘DRILL’ is a much essential component in military training that nurtures discipline, teamwork, physical fitness, attention to detail, confidence, and combat readiness, all of which are essential qualities for a successful soldier.

  • THE OPENING ADDRESS OF INTAKE DE II/2024 & FOREIGN TRAINED OFFICER CADETS

    27th July 2024 11:00:45 Hours

    The Commandant's Opening Address traditionally sets a beginning to any officer cadet training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa. On 23 July 2024, 18 Officer Cadets from Intake DE II/2024 and 7 Foreign Trained Officer Cadets commenced their basic intensive training with the Commandant’s Address. The Commandant, Major General ULJS Perera RSP USP psc during his speech insisted on the purpose of military training, acquisition of military attributes and norms, and living upon the 'Cadet Honour Code' and the Academy’s Motto, 'Serve to Lead.' The event which took place at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium was also attended by the Deputy Commandant, all Wing Heads, Officers, and Other Rank Instructors. Following the Commandant’s Address, the Commanding Officer - OCW and the Chief Instructor - MTW educated the trainees on the respective roles played by each Wing in unfolding upcoming military curriculum of their training.

  • A TWO-DAY REFRESHER PROGRAMME FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS

    22nd July 2024 15:07:28 Hours

    Refresher programme is a training initiative designed to provide employees with new skills, methods and professional growth. The Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) generally conducts refresher programmes at the beginning of each semester, to ensure the continuous professional development of its staff.

  • OPENING ADDRESS OF INTAKE 94

    04th July 2024 12:48:19 Hours

    The Commandant's Opening Address traditionally marks the beginning of officer cadet training at SLMA. On July 2, 2024, Intake 94, which includes 55 officer cadets, commenced their training followed by this address. Major General ULJS Perera RSP USP psc emphasized the purpose of training, the importance of respecting military customs and traditions, especially highlighted the importance of respecting the 'Cadet Honour Code' and to uphold the Academy’s Motto, 'Serve to Lead.' The event took place at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium and was attended by the Deputy Commandant, all Wing Heads, Officers, and Other Rank Instructors of the Intake.

  • FALL OUT CEREMONY OF INTAKE 92A

    04th July 2024 12:41:45 Hours

    The Fall Out Ceremony of four Officer Cadets trained at the Sri Lanka Military Academy under Intake 92A was held SLMA. The ceremony consisted of a few significant activities such as a Final Presentation, CO’s Cocktail Party and Pipping Ceremony.

  • EX FROZEN TROUT TO PROVIDE CONVENTIONAL BATTLEFIELD TRAINING TO TRAINEES

    03rd July 2024 16:11:25 Hours

    'Exercise Frozen Trout' gets its name from a trout that survives in extremely cold waters, adapting to the harsh climate and terrain. This field exercise is a key component of the training curriculum of the trainees in the second-to-last term, designed to teach conventional warfare tactics in a local setting. During this exercise, officer cadets are tasked to perform different operational roles such as combat team commanders, subordinate commanders etc. in designed warfare scenarios, specially focusing on the practical application of the conventional warfare knowledge in four phases of war, learnt in structured classroom environments.

  • LANGUAGE DAY OF INTAKE 93

    22nd June 2024 16:54:12 Hours

    The Language Day holds a significant place in the Academy’s calendar as one of the major Academy events which allows trainee officer cadets, not only to demonstrate their aesthetic talents but also their linguistic skills on stage with varied genre such as play, drama, skit, song, dance, analysis, recitation etc.

  • GAMES NIGHT - 2024

    19th June 2024 17:01:45 Hours

    Games Night is one of the fascinating events organized by officer cadets on a date notified in the training programme. In general, all officer cadets of the passing-out Intakes are given with the privilege of entertaining their guests at this event. Also, it is organized with the aim of developing leadership skills such as collaboration, teamwork, cooperation and organizing skills of the officer cadets while providing them with an opportunity to have some entertainment amidst their busy training schedules.

  • OFFICIAL VISIT OF COMMANDER - SFHQ (CEN)

    08th June 2024 10:03:34 Hours

    The Security Force Headquarters (Cen) is the regional command of the Sri Lanka Army which is entrusted with the responsibility of operational deployment and command of all Army establishments, located in the Central and Southern parts of the country. On 6 June 2024, the Security Force Commander (Cen), Maj Gen SRB Aluvihare RWP RSP ndu psc paid an official visit to the SLMA upon the request of the newly appointed Commandant, Maj Gen ULJS Perera RSP USP psc.