Visit of Naval and Maritime Academy to SLMA

On 07th April 2023, a delegation of the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee consisting of 29 Midshipmen of the 64th Intake and two Officers paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa as one of the splendid destinations of their study tour. On their arrival, the naval officer cadets were warmly welcomed by Officer Commanding-Balana Company along with senior Cadet Government appointment holders at the Main Gate, where briefings on the War Memorial, Parade Ground and Mission Structure of the Academy were made by trainee Officer Cadets of the Military Academy. Then, SLMA presentation was conducted at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium to impart a profound understanding on the role and tasks of the Military Academy. Interestingly, these Naval Officer Cadets got an opportunity to visit Senior Officer Cadets’ accommodation areas and also, they were offered with refreshments, arranged at the Officer Cadets’ Mess. Afterwards, they were accompanied to the Field Firing Range (FFR) at Fox Hill to witness a field exercise which is generally conducted to give trainee cadets of SLMA with conventional battlefield experiences. Following this novel experience, the invitees were hosted with a special lunch in interaction with the host Officer Cadets at the Officer Cadets’ Mess, where officer cadets of both institutions posted for a group photograph in front of the Cadets’ Mess before marking their departure from the SLMA.