12th January 2019 09:16:14 Hours
The Awards Ceremony 2018 was held on 12th December at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, where 71 Officer Cadets received medals, certificates and trophies from the Chief Guest, Brigadier H H A S P K Senaratne, the Commandant of the institute. The Ceremony was also attended by the Deputy Commandant, all Wing Heads, officer and NCO instructors and all officer cadets.
11th January 2019 16:32:05 Hours
The passing out parade of Drill Instructor Course no 118 was held on 06th December 2018 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy. Brigadier H H A S P K Senaratne RSP psc, the Commandant of the institute graced the occasion as the Chief Guest with the Deputy Commandant, all Wing Heads and a cross section of officers and other ranks from all Wings. There were also invitee officers representing all regiments of the Army.
11th January 2019 16:28:33 Hours
Thirty-eight lady and gentleman officer cadets of DE II/2018, whose military training commenced on 24thJuly 2018, received their course completion certificates at a special ceremony held at the Colonel Fazly Laphir Memorial Auditorium on 1st December 2018. The ceremony was graced by the Commandant, Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne as the Chief Guest while the Deputy Commandant, Wing Heads, Company Commanders and Course Officers also attended the event. The Commandant during his closing remarks underscored the importance of basic military training as well as positive attitude for successful future functioning in their respective fields.
11th January 2019 16:24:49 Hours
The first ever “Gala Nite” was staged at the Torch Cinema of SLMA on 01st December 2018 in the presence of the Commandant, Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne and staff of the institute. It was a full-blown performance of short humorous dramas, songs and dances - all performed by lady and gentleman cadets of all terms.
11th January 2019 16:18:26 Hours
203 undergraduates and 7 lecturers from the University of Wayamba called on the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa on 17th November 2018 for a two-day research based field workshop. Upon arrival, they paid tribute to the Cenotaph erected in memory of the fallen heroes.
11th January 2019 16:12:57 Hours
Two Officers and 7 SNCOs of Bangladesh Army visited the Military Academy on 15th November 2018. Head of Training Team, Course Officer of Drill Instructor Course, Academy Sargent Major and Wing Sergeant Majors cordially welcomed them to the institute. They visited the Monument of Peace, Parade Square, Library and the SLMA Equestrian Section.
10th January 2019 14:23:47 Hours
The officer cadets of Intake 85, 86, 86 B, 58(V), Lady 16 and Lady 15(V) participated in the “Ex Wanabambara”, the last and the longest of all exercises conducted by the SLMA from 18th October 2018 to 10th November 2018. This company level exercise, conducted in Walamandiya, Maduru Oya, is designed to test their ability in planning and conducting counterinsurgency operations in jungle and rural areas as platoon commanders.
29th October 2018 16:19:08 Hours
Thirty-six officer cadets of Intake 60 and two officers from the Naval and Maritime Academy Trincomalee called on the Sri Lanka Military Academy on 17th October 2018 during a fourteen-day visit in Diyatalawa. Upon arrival they were warmly welcomed by the senior officer cadets of the Academy and were briefed regarding the Monument of Peace and Parade ground.
29th October 2018 16:16:24 Hours
The Sri Lanka Military Academy felicitated the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at a special ceremony hosted by the Commandant Brigadier Priyantha Senaratne and staff of the institute on 16th October 2018 on account of the 37th anniversary of Intake 16. The event was also attended by Madam Senanayake, a few retired officers of intake 16 with their wives, Principal Staff Officers, Directors, Commander SFHQ (Cen) and course officer, English and History instructors and course sergeant of the intake, SLMA staff and officer cadets.
29th October 2018 16:02:40 Hours
The 69th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army was celebrated at the Sri Lanka Military Academy with the participation of the Deputy Commandant, Col K H K Kottawattha, all Wing Heads, military and civilian staff and officer cadets on 10th October 2018.