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  • CADET GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENT AWARDING CEREMONY – 2ND HALF OF 2024

    09th October 2024 21:23:45 Hours

    The Cadet Government plays a crucial role in fostering leadership, discipline, and responsibility among officer cadets at the Military Academy. It serves as an intermediary between the cadet body and the Academy's command structure, ensuring smooth communication and efficient management of cadet-related activities.

  • 14TH DEPUTY COMMANDANT ASSUMES OFFICE

    19th September 2024 11:32:34 Hours

    On 18th September 2024, Brigadier PSJD Samarasekara RSP USP ndc psc assumed his duties as the 14th Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) at auspicious moment amidst blessings of the Maha Sangha. The taking over of duties was initiated with signing of official documents by the New Deputy Commandant and this special occasion was witnessed by all Wing Heads and staff officers of the Headquarters. At this great landmark, the officers and staff of the Military Academy add their heartiest congratulations to the newly appointed Deputy Commandant for a successful tenure at the SLMA.

  • CADETS CONDUCT “EX SCORPION"

    19th September 2024 11:29:39 Hours

    The "Exercise Scorpion" is a comprehensive field training activity, conducted to provide officer cadets with the required theoretical knowledge and practical experience in conducting company level military operations within Internal Security (IS) and CRW scenarios, in coordination with civilian authorities. The Exercise derived its name from the fictional insurgent group "Scorpion" laying an imaginary foundation for military exercise purposes.

  • THE 3RD BOM MEETING AT THE SLMA

    12th September 2024 17:34:44 Hours

    Board of Management (BOM) meetings are periodically held at the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) with the involvement of key stakeholders of the Sri Lanka Army and the SLMA, in order to review the training and administrative matters related to the SLMA, in accomplishing its desired goals.

  • ‘KEEP IT CLEAN, KEEP IT GREEN’ CLEANING CAMPAIGN

    09th September 2024 17:25:37 Hours

    Sri Lanka Military Academy always imparts knowledge on the importance of environmental protection and preservation responsibilities within its trainee officer cadets during their course of training at Diyatalawa by engaging them with voluntary social activities such as cleaning campaigns, tree plantation programmes etc.

  • INTAKE 93B SHIELDED ‘THE CHAMPIONS’ OF THE INTER INTAKE DEBATE COMPETITION – 2024

    09th September 2024 15:29:04 Hours

    The Language Studies Division of the SLMA holds the Inter Intake Debate Competition annually to enhance officer cadets' debating and public speaking skills, fostering their logical thinking, awareness on pertinent issues, while promoting cooperation among them.

  • INTER-COMPANY SPORTS MEET - 2024

    05th September 2024 14:56:04 Hours

    The Inter-Company Sports Meet, conducted annually to foster sportsmanship, leadership, and organizational skills, was held on the 30th and 31st of August 2024 at the Polo Ground. The Inauguration Ceremony took place on the 30th of August, with the Commandant, Major General ULJS Perera RSP USP psc, attending as the Chief Guest. Following the Opening declaration, a series of heated and competitive events unfolded including the Invited Schools- Girls’ and Boys’ Relays, Inter Wing Relay and Civil Servants’ Race, culminating in the Closing Ceremony on the 31st of August.

  • PARENTS’ DAY OF INTAKE 93

    27th August 2024 15:06:15 Hours

    ‘Parents' Day’ is a significant event in the annual SLMA calendar, designed to exhibit the diverse talents and skills of trainee Officer Cadets at the SLMA. The abilities, skills and talents developed through their training at Diyatalawa are showcased to their parents and beloved ones on this day. On 24 Aug 2024, the Parents' Day of the officer cadet Intake 93 was held at the SLMA, with the attendance of their parents and relatives. This splendid event was graced by the Commandant- SLMA, Major General ULJS Perera RSP USP psc, as the Chief Guest along with the Overlooking Deputy Commandant, Wing Heads, and other Officers of the Military Academy.

  • 32ND ACADEMY DAY CELEBRATIONS

    22nd August 2024 09:12:25 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Military Academy marked its 32nd Anniversary, which falls on August 20th, with a series of distinctive military events from 18th to 20th August 2024.

  • INTER - COMPANY DRILL COMPETITION 2024

    15th August 2024 12:08:27 Hours

    With the purpose of upholding traditions and enhancing unity, discipline, obedience, and command among Officer Cadets, the Inter-Company Drill Competition of the Sri Lanka Military Academy was held on 10 August 2024. The four companies were commanded by the Company Under Officers. By the end of the competition, Gannoruwa Company was adjudged the Champion Company of the Inter-Company Drill Competition 2024.