8TH COMMANDING OFFICER OF 18 VIR ASSUMES DUTIES

Major KAUR Kaluarachchi RSP assumed duties as the 8th Commanding Officer of 18th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 02 March 2023. A brief ceremony was held which included religious observances, planting of a tree sapling, a troop address and an All-Rank tea.

Major KAUR Kaluarachchi RSP has joined the Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet of Sri Lanka Military Academy to the Regular Intake 53 on 11 January 2001. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 28 June 2003 and was posted to 6th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.

During his illustrious military career he rendered his service in various command, staff and instructor appointments and performed effectively, serving in almost all operational areas, various headquarters and training establishments.

All officers and Other Ranks of the 18th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment extended warm wishes to the newly appointed Commanding Officer.