5TH COMMANDING OFFICER OF 17 (V) VIR ASSUMES DUTIES

Major ARGCB Jayawardana RSP assumed duties as the 5th Commanding Officer of 17th (V) Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 03 March 2022. A brief ceremony was held which included religious observances, planting of a tree sapling, a troop address and an All-Rank tea.

Major ARGCB Jayawardana RSP has joined the Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet of Sri Lanka Military Academy to the Regular Intake 48 on 02 February 1998. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 17 February 2000 and was posted to the 1st 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 17th (V) Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment extended warm wishes to the newly appointed Commanding Officer.