10th May 2023 15:59:24 Hours
On 08 May2023, the inaugural Board of Management (BOM)conferencepresided by the Chief of Staff was held at the SLMA with the participation of Director General - General Staff, Director-RCD, Director- Training, Colonel- Budget & Finance and the Commandant - SLMA with CO-OCW representing the faculty. At the outset, on arrival, a Guard Turnout was accorded to the Chief of Staff at the main entrance of the SLMA and also a wreath laying took place in honour of the fallen warriors at the War Memorial. Then, the formalities of theconference commenced with the Opening Statement delivered by the Chief of DefenceStaff, Maj Gen CD Weerasuriya RWP RSP ndu as the Chairman. TheCommandant-SLMAcordially welcomed the Chairman and all members of the BOM and then the Director- Training gave a comprehensive understanding about the training mechanism of the SL Army. Afterwards, general, administrative and logistic matters related to training as well as improvements of the Academy were discussed and viable solutions were brought forth for short term and long-termimplementation. After the BOM meeting, the senior officers made a visit to the Simulator Complex to see the restoration progress.
10th May 2023 15:52:16 Hours
Vesak is one of the prominent religious festivals in Sri Lankan culture. On this special day, the prominence is given to the meritorious deeds and to spread love and kindness. To mark this special day, SLMA organized an elegant Vesak day programme with the sole guidance of the Commandant of SLMA under the supervision of Wing Heads. In the morning, a Bodhi Pooja was held at the Torch Cinema at the Ella Camp premises. This was followed by a dansala organized by the staff of SLMA.
09th May 2023 16:10:58 Hours
Sinhala and Hindu New Year, generally known as “Aluth Avurudda” is celebrated to respect prolonged traditional rituals of both cultures while applying a cascading festival spirit till the end of April. The Sri Lanka Military Academy after four years of long pause, created conditions to celebrate the Sinhala and Hindu New Year on 30th April 2023 with the participation of all Officers, NCOs and civil employees at the lavishly greenish Polo Ground.
29th April 2023 14:57:07 Hours
The Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) is one of the most favourite destinations of most of the local and foreign personnel and dignitaries. ‘Study Tours’ of tri forces have also given a great prominence to the SLMA as it enables trainees to strengthen ties, comradeship and social skills with army personnel to add a profound meaning to their academic learning.
28th April 2023 14:59:08 Hours
The Inter-company Volleyball Tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Military Academy is considered one of the most competitive events of the Military Academy calendar in order to promote speed, agility, mobility, mental stamina, physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship among trainee Officer Cadets, by contesting in knockout matches to claim the Trophy for the Champion Company at the Annual Award Ceremony held every year-end.
22nd April 2023 09:46:53 Hours
Exercise Seetha Sulang is one of the main field exercises conducted for trainee Officer Cadets at the Sri Lanka Military Academy to educate them on the platoon level conventional tactics. This major field training exercise was conducted in two stages for officer cadets of penultimate term; firstly for 134 Officer Cadets of Intake 92B from 05th to 08th April 2023 and then for 68 Officer Cadets of Intake SC 20 from 19th to 22nd April 2023 at the Fox Hill field training area.
13th April 2023 20:38:07 Hours
The Sri Lanka Military Academy over time has become a fascinating destination for many local and foreign visitors as it adds stunning experiences to their complex lifestyle in terms of leisure, education, physical and moral growth with its vibrant landscape, history, fabulous role and tasks, culture, facilities and many more.
07th April 2023 09:56:07 Hours
On 07th April 2023, a delegation of the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee consisting of 29 Midshipmen of the 64th Intake and two Officers paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa as one of the splendid destinations of their study tour. On their arrival, the naval officer cadets were warmly welcomed by Officer Commanding-Balana Company along with senior Cadet Government appointment holders at the Main Gate, where briefings on the War Memorial, Parade Ground and Mission Structure of the Academy were made by trainee Officer Cadets of the Military Academy. Then, SLMA presentation was conducted at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium to impart a profound understanding on the role and tasks of the Military Academy. Interestingly, these Naval Officer Cadets got an opportunity to visit Senior Officer Cadets’ accommodation areas and also, they were offered with refreshments, arranged at the Officer Cadets’ Mess. Afterwards, they were accompanied to the Field Firing Range (FFR) at Fox Hill to witness a field exercise which is generally conducted to give trainee cadets of SLMA with conventional battlefield experiences. Following this novel experience, the invitees were hosted with a special lunch in interaction with the host Officer Cadets at the Officer Cadets’ Mess, where officer cadets of both institutions posted for a group photograph in front of the Cadets’ Mess before marking their departure from the SLMA.
04th April 2023 12:32:37 Hours
‘DRILL’ always sets the backbone of military and it is the first thing that a soldier learns from the outset of military training to the culmination of his splendid military profession. Having perceived the significance of Drill, a ten-day Basic Drill Instructor Refresher programme with the assistance of a handpicked professional DIs from School of Ceremonial UK was conducted at the Sri Lanka Military Academy from 20th March to 30th March 2023.
01st April 2023 12:07:52 Hours
The Intercompany Badminton Tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Military Academy is considered a highly competitive event of the Military Academy to promote speed, agility, mobility, mental stamina, physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship among trainee Officer Cadets, by contesting in knockout matches to be the Champion Company of the year.