27th July 2024 11:00:45 Hours
The Commandant's Opening Address traditionally sets a beginning to any officer cadet training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa. On 23 July 2024, 18 Officer Cadets from Intake DE II/2024 and 7 Foreign Trained Officer Cadets commenced their basic intensive training with the Commandant’s Address. The Commandant, Major General ULJS Perera RSP USP psc during his speech insisted on the purpose of military training, acquisition of military attributes and norms, and living upon the 'Cadet Honour Code' and the Academy’s Motto, 'Serve to Lead.' The event which took place at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium was also attended by the Deputy Commandant, all Wing Heads, Officers, and Other Rank Instructors. Following the Commandant’s Address, the Commanding Officer - OCW and the Chief Instructor - MTW educated the trainees on the respective roles played by each Wing in unfolding upcoming military curriculum of their training.
