13th September 2018 06:53:59 Hours
A delegation of officers including the Chief Instructor, Brig Gen S M Mahbub and seven officers of the Directing Staff of the Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) together with their families called on the Military Academy, Diyatalawa on 7th July. They were extended a warm welcome by the Wing Heads and other officers of the Academy.
13th September 2018 06:52:43 Hours
A two-day refresher course for all officer instructors and academic lecturers of the Sri Lanka Military Academy was conducted on 26th and 29th of June 2018. Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne, the Commandant emphasized, in his opening remarks, the importance of revising and updating the knowledge and teaching methodology of all instructors and lecturers.
13th September 2018 06:51:24 Hours
Twenty officer cadets of DE I/2018, whose military training commenced on 15th February 2018, received their certificates after successful completion of a four-month basic training. The ceremony was graced by the Commandant, Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne as the Chief Guest. The Deputy Commandant, Wing Heads, Company Commanders and Course Officers also attended the event which was held at the Col F Laphir Auditorium on 26th June 2018. The Commandant addressing the officer cadets stated the importance of undergoing basic military training diligently in order to function effectively as officers while maintaining professionalism in their respective fields.
13th September 2018 06:50:10 Hours
“The Games Night” of the year 2018 was held at the Officer Cadets’ Mess on Saturday, 16th June with the participation of Intake 85, 86, 87, 86 (B), 58 (V), Lady 16 and Lady 15 (V). The Commandant Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne graced the occasion as the Chief Guest along with Wing Heads and other senior officers. Also, many faculty members participated in the event along with their families, officer cadets’ parents, and distinguished invitees.
13th September 2018 06:48:57 Hours
Dr. Manisha Pasqual Faculty of International Relations, University of Colombo conducted two separate sessions on “Nuclear proliferation and denuclearization” to officer cadets and officers. The sessions were hosted by the Diners’ Club of SLMA. The main session held at the Officers’ Mess on 14th June evening was attended by Wing Heads and all officers of the military and academic staff.
13th September 2018 06:47:56 Hours
The Inter-Company Sports Meet of the year 2018 was held at the Polo Grounds, Diyatalawa on 09th June 2018 with the participation of Intake 85, 86, 87, 86 B, 58 (V), Lady 16 and Lady 15 (V). The Commandant, Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne declared the Sports Meet open as the Chief Guest and it was attended by all wing heads, officers and Other Ranks of the Academy.
13th September 2018 06:46:23 Hours
The third batch of ten officer cadets from ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) programs in the U.S. with a sergeant in charge of them visited the SLMA on 3rd Sunday for a five-day stay with local cadets.
12th September 2018 22:17:11 Hours
The second delegation of eleven cadets and an NCO from the U.S. Reserve Officer training Corps (ROTC) called on the Sri Lanka Military Academy on 28th May for a five-day program. They first paid tribute to the fallen war heroes at the “Monument of Peace” erected in the Academy premises.
12th September 2018 22:13:29 Hours
A US delegation comprising of one master sergeant and eleven officer cadets from the Reserve Officer Training Corps arrived at SLMA on 23rd May 2018 for a five-day program as part of an exchange program between the Sri Lanka Army and the US Army.
12th September 2018 22:11:31 Hours
The Sri Lanka Military Academy conducted a simple war heroes’ commemoration ceremony at the “Buddy Trio” statue marking the 9th anniversary of the defeat of terrorism with the patronage of the Commandant, Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne who spoke on the significance of the day, especially being the first country in recent times in the world to eradicate terrorism from its soil. The Commander’s message issued on account of the 9th anniversary was read by Major Asanga de Silva.