Sri Lanka Military Academy

Serve to Lead

12th September 2018 17:22:22 Hours

PASSING OUT OF 116 DRILL INSTRUCTOR COURSE

The Passing Out Parade of Drill Instructor Course - 116 was held on 1st May 2018 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy. The Commandant Brig Priyantha Senaratne graced the event as the Chief Guest while all the Wing Heads, a cross section of officers and other ranks from all the wings also attended the occasion.

The Commandant presented the “Silver Pace Stick” to Sergeant Lakpriya M G E R of 4 (V) ESR who was the first in the order of merit and the best instructor with outstanding personal drill. A rhythmic and identical drill display staged by the newly passed out Drill Instructors marked the culmination of the event while the 2nd Sinha Regiment band performed a colourful band display to entertain the audience.

The Course End Dinner Night held at the Warrant Officers and Sergeants’ Mess marked the successful conduct and termination of another Drill Instructor Course.