13th September 2018 07:09:19 Hours
The Passing Out Parade of Drill Instructor Course no 117 was held on 15th August 2018 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy. The Commanding Officer of the Officer Cadet Wing Colonel A P Wikramasekara graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while other Wing Heads, a cross section of officers and other ranks from all Wings also attended the occasion. On a special invitation extended to regiments, there were officers representing the regiments.
The Chief Guest presented the “Silver Pace Stick” to WO II Punchihewa A S of 3 SLASC who also was the First in Order of Merit. Sergeant Saman Kumara B G 10 SLLI received the award for the Highest Aggregate in Theoretical Subjects.
A rhythmic drill display was performed by the newly passed out Drill Instructors marking the culmination of the event while the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps band performed a colorful display to entertain the audience.
