29th May 2024 18:23:55 Hours
In honour of the outgoing Commandant, Maj Gen M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc, the Sri Lanka Military Academy organized a splendid farewell ceremony.
29th May 2024 17:54:41 Hours
‘Parents' Day’ is one of the special events in the annual SLMA almanac conducted with the purpose of showcasing the multidisciplinary talents and skills of Officer Cadets. The Cadets who acquire these talents and skills during their course of training at the Military Academy perform them in front of their parents, near and dear ones on a prescheduled day. The 18th May 2024 the Parents' Day of Officer Cadets of Intake 93B and SC 21 was held at the SLMA with the participation of their parents and relatives. This special event was graced by the Commandant - SLMA, Maj Gen M T I Mahalekam WWV RWP RSP USP ndu psc as the Chief Guest along with the Deputy Commandant, Wing Heads and other Officers of the SLMA. The Parents’ Day programme was designed with a Drill Display at the Academy Parade Square, a Taekwondo and PT Display at the Academy Gymnasium, a Demonstration of an Attack on an Enemy Hideout at the Fox Hill general area followed by the customary Commandant’s address and an informal interactive session with the parents at the Officer Cadets' Mess.
07th May 2024 16:30:36 Hours
The Intercompany Volleyball Tournament of the Sri Lanka Military Academy is considered, one of the most significant and magnificent events in the Academy Calendar which is organized to inculcate sports values such as agility, speed, vigour, team spirit and sportsmanship within trainee officer cadets in a competitive spirit.
06th May 2024 14:58:02 Hours
Since the inception of the officer cadet training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy formerly known as Army Training Center (ATC), Diyatalawa in 1968, the Cadet Government was introduced to bridge the gap between Officer Instructors and Officer Cadets and also to meet the required moral standards and leadership qualities of Officer Cadets. When awarding Cadet Government appointments, officer cadet’s performance in Military Subjects (including OQ Work Grade), English and Current Affairs, Officer Qualities and Extracurricular Activities such as achievement in competitions, participation in Club activities, voluntary contribution to the Organization etc.) is highly considered and meticulously evaluated.
29th April 2024 16:05:37 Hours
On 26 April 2024, the Adjutant General of the Army Headquarters, Major General WWHRRVMNDKB Niyangoda RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc paid an official visit to the SLMA. On his arrival to the Military Academy, the Commandant- SLMA along with the Deputy Commandant cordially welcomed him to the SLMA at the main entrance of the Academy and also in honour, a Guard Turnout was accorded to him.
29th April 2024 15:49:30 Hours
Field visits and study tours for students are generally organized to reinforce their experiential and contextual learning. On 24 April 2024, twenty-five midshipmen of the KDU Intake 36 & 37 undergoing their training at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee visited the SLMA, Diyatalawa as one of the destinations of their environmental and educational excursion.
01st March 2024 15:18:44 Hours
As a concept of the present Commandant, a typical waste management system in the camp premises of the SLMA was recently implemented as all-time solution for both organic and inorganic garbage issue of the camp. Also, this project aimed at making the SLMA a model for Waste Management in the Garrison City-Diyatalawa.
01st March 2024 15:17:07 Hours
‘Drill’ always forms the cornerstone of a military man’s life. On the top of which, drill is taught from the beginning of any military training in order to produce disciplinary soldiers. In pursue of this objective, a ten-day Basic Drill Instructor Basic Course with the assistance of three professional Drill Instructors from the School of Ceremonial United Kingdom was conducted at the SLMA for the second consecutive year as a concept of the Defence Attaché of the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives, Colonel Paul Clayton in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the Directorate of Training of the Sri Lanka Army.
29th February 2024 14:28:55 Hours
The Oath Ceremony is a remarkable and customary moment of officer cadet life as they give the oath before the National Flag, Academy Flag and Company Flags after completing their initial military orientation package. The event also implies that trainees’ promise to abide by the Country’s constitution against any enemy threats, disasters while respecting the law and order of the country, SOPs, traditions, customs and practices of the Military Academy as well as the Army.
27th February 2024 10:02:09 Hours
On 24 Feb 2024, a batch of 248 trainee Officer Cadets including 25 Other Ranks Instructors and 9 Officers from the KDU stationed at the Sri Lanka Military Academy as a destination of their annual Study Tour. On their stepping to the Military Academy, a warm welcome was extended at the main entrance by the Senior Officer Cadets of the Academy and at the inception, they were educated on the significance and hidden meaning of the sacred Parade Ground, War Memorial and the Mission Structure by a few trainee Cadets. Then, the Adjutant-Officer Cadets Wing formally welcomed all of these guests to the Military Academy while imparting a comprehensive knowledge on the role and responsibilities of the Military Academy along with a documentary video, played at the Sino Lanka Friendship Auditorium. Then, the Cadets were taken to the Academy museum, located at Ella Camp to acquire some knowledge about the historical significance and great milestones of the SLMA. Meanwhile, an interactive session held at the Officer Cadets’ Mess allowed the trainees of both institutes to share their experiences collected through their military life, and also all got an opportunity to appear for a group photograph on the step of the Cadets’ Mess. Finally, a special lunch was hosted to these students at the Officer Cadets’ Mess by extending hospitality. In fact, the SLMA takes immense pleasure in accommodating these KDU students under her shade during their Study Tour for a short while.