09th June 2023 13:28:55 Hours
‘DRILL’ which stands for Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Learning and Leadership holds a prominent place in improving togetherness, working under one command and instilling discipline within soldiers. In line with this core concept, Drill Instructor Course at the Sri Lanka Military Academy is designed and conducted to inculcate military drills within soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army.
09th June 2023 09:27:20 Hours
The Opening Address by the Commandant at the very beginning of any officer cadet training at SLMA traditionally marks the commencement of military training at SLMA- Diyatalawa. On 05 June 2023, Intake 93 consisting of 78 fresh Officer Cadets began their training with the Opening Address by the Commandant, Maj Gen I A N B Perera RWP RSP ndu psc at the Sino Lanka Friendship Auditorium with the presence of Wing Heads, Officers and Other rank Instructors of the Academy.
06th June 2023 17:38:55 Hours
Field visits for students are generally organized to reinforce their experiential and contextual learning. On 30th May 2023, twenty two Midshipmen of the 68th Intake and two Officers from the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee visited the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa as one of their destinations of their study tour.
24th May 2023 11:36:37 Hours
Promotion to ranks in the military profession is one of the stunning moments of any military personnel’s life. The process of getting promoted in the Army is meticulous and depends on multidisciplinary factors such as physical efficiency, level of education, unblemished service records etc.
19th May 2023 17:23:12 Hours
Social dances at present are one of the most popular art which is performed in social functions and contexts for enjoyment, socialisation, recreation and health.
As a concept of the present Commandant of the Military Academy, Major General Buddhika Perera RWP USP ndu psc, a social dancing programme comprising of popular dancing styles was introduced to the Officers of the Sri Lanka Military Academy on 17 May 2023 and its first session was held at the Officers’ Mess with the participation of all the lady and gentleman officers of the Academy in line with regular training day programme conducted every Wednesday.
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.