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  • OFFICERS’ REFRESHER PROGRAMME AT THE ADVENT OF NEW YEAR

    13th January 2022 10:58:48 Hours

    Refresher programmes are considered as training programmes which are designed with the purpose of acquainting employees of an organization with new skills, methods and processes required to improve their performance on the job. The SLMA conducted a refresher programme for its staff as they step into the new term at the advent of the new year. Its opening ceremony was held at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium on 06 January 2022 with the participation of the Deputy Commandant, Brigadier WSN Hemarathna RWP RSP psc as the Chief Guest.

  • THE NEW BEGINNING ON ANOTHER 365-DAY SPLENDID JOURNEY

    03rd January 2022 12:59:38 Hours

    A New Year signifies the opening of a new chapter in everybody’s life with motivation, refreshment and a working spirit. On 3rd January 2022, the Sri Lanka Military Academy formally began its job of work for the new year 2022 with a flag hoisting ceremony.

  • THE SLACAL BLESSED WITH FOUR OFFICERS AND TWO LADY OFFICERS

    21st December 2021 10:18:42 Hours

    The Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock (SLACAL) which was initiated as a concept of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil on 07 January 2021 in order to pioneer the Government’s effort with island wide agriculture and livestock projects was empowered with six young officers including two lady officers ( Intake 89, 90 and Volunteer Lady Intake 17) who received their commission at the 96th Commissioning Ceremony of the Sri Lanka Military Academy on 19th December 2021. This will be written in the annals of the military academy history as the first set of officers who are originally posted to this newly established regiment of the Sri Lanka Army.

  • 96 TH COMMISSIONING PARADE OF SLMA BESTOWED 316 YOUNG OFFICERS TO THE NATION

    20th December 2021 15:49:56 Hours

    The commissioning parade marks the culmination of cadetship, and the beginning of a magnificent and challenging military career as newly Commissioned Officers of the Sri Lanka Army. The commissioning ceremony included four fabulous events, namely the Final Presentation, Commissioning Parade itself, Pipping Ceremony and the Commissioning Dinner.

  • COMMANDANT’S PRESENTATION AND PARADE

    18th December 2021 12:26:12 Hours

    Customarily, the Sri Lanka Military Academy conducts the Commandant’s Presentation and Parade two days prior to the Final Presentation and Commissioning Parade of passing out intakes. This practice helps, in fact, to extend timely guidance, encouragements and compliance for onward progression of the upcoming POP related events. On 15th eve, the Commandant of the Military Academy graced the Research Presentation conducted by the passing out officer cadets at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium. The following day marked the Commandant’s parade which claimed the intensity and splendor of the Commissioning Parade.

  • AWARDS CEREMONY - 2021

    18th December 2021 11:54:39 Hours

    The annual Awards Ceremony of the Sri Lanka Military Academy is one of the most fabulous and customary events which is organized with the aim of recognizing and appreciating the excellent achievements of trainee officer cadets in multi-disciplinary aspects during the year. The Awards Ceremony held subsequent to the Commandant’s Parade becomes one of the ever memorable and iconic events in officer cadets’ life where their outstanding performance during the year receives the due recognition in public with the award of certificates, trophies and medals by the Commandant and Wing Heads of the Academy.

  • THE MAIDEN AND LAST VISIT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF TO SLMA

    03rd December 2021 12:32:04 Hours

    On 3 December 2021, Chief Of Staff, Major General WLPW Perera RWP RSP ndu paid a courtesy visit to the Sri Lanka Military Academy and he was warmly welcomed by the Commandant, Brigadier WWHRRVMNDKB Niyangoda RWP RSP USP ndu psc along with the senior officers of the military Academy.

  • THE BASIC EQUESTRIAN COURSE; THE PATH TO BE A SKILLFUL AND PROUD HORSEMAN

    29th November 2021 08:27:55 Hours

    Horse-riding which is an enjoyable hobby and sport for people of all ages brings the rider a lot of advantages in terms of physical and mental. More interestingly it teaches how to take care of the horse too.

  • 125th DI COURSE PASSES OUT

    27th November 2021 17:21:53 Hours

    ‘DRILL’ which stands for Disciple, Respect, Integrity, Learning and Leadership holds a prominent place in improving togetherness and working under one command as a team. At present, military drill is mostly used in military ceremonies and it supports to instill pride and discipline within soldiers.

  • SHELTER FOR A HOMELESS FAMILY

    25th November 2021 12:34:33 Hours

    Donation, a selfless act, teaches the importance of generosity. People living in poverty and desperate living conditions need a helping hand for growth. Mrs Nethmini Gunasekara and Mr. Lahiru Dissanyaka, two Sri Lankans domiciled in Australia patronaged to construct a new house for Mr. S Sangarguru’s family living at Heennarangolla, Boralanda under the supervision and labour force of the Military Academy. Necessary financial and other resources for this charity work were coordinated and pioneered by Brigadier Anil Peiris RSP USP psc during his tenure at the Military Academy as the Deputy Commandant.