SLAF ACADEMY CHINA BAY ESTABLISHES OFFICER CADETS' GOVERNMENT FOR THE SECOND TIME
The Officer Cadets' Government appointments were introduced by this Academy for the second time in its history under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, with the aim of forming a firm link between officer instructors, other rank instructors and officer cadets. This process aids carry out responsibilities and assigned tasks to maintain high standards of discipline and imbue leadership qualities within the young Officer trainees who will potentially be commissioned as they successfully complete their cadetship.
The appointment holders are responsible for maintaining discipline among Senior and Junior Officer Cadets, irrespective of gender differences and shall work hand in hand with the training contingent of the Academy. Thus, they will administer and monitor the daily activities of the Officer Cadets, including morning PT, billet inspections, daily muster, evening lecture studies, as well as attendance in recreational activities.
The selection procedure for the Officer Cadets' Government is a long and meticulous process. It involves assessing the performances of all Officer Cadets, including the Officer Cadets of Flying Training Wing and Ground Training Wing, based on military excellence, academic achievements, perfection in attendance, participation in both co- and extra-curricular activities, as well as good conduct. The selection process was carried out by a board appointed by the Commandant, which comprises the Commanding Officer of No.1 Flying Training Wing, Group Captain Gp Capt RMCJK Ratnayake, the Commanding Officer Ground Training Wing, Group Captain RND Senadheera, and Registrar SLAF Academy Cby, Wg Cdr CN Jayasooriya
The Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore RADTM Weeraratne, graced the event as the Chief Guest and while congratulating the appointment holders, emphasized how important it is to take up leadership in the face of challenges and their role in maintaining discipline in the Academy.
All officers, other ranks, and civilian members of the Academy attended the occasion.
The list of Cadet Government appointment holders from No 66, No 67 and No 68 Officer Cadets Intakes, No 20 Lady Officer Cadets Intakes and No 37 and No 39 Intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is as follows.
Academy Under Officer: 12612 Officer Cadet Hettiarachchige LVM
Squadron Under Officer of the first squadron: 12477 Officer Cadet Jayaweera JALM
Squadron Under Officer of the second squadron: 12600 Officer Cadet Adikari AMMSC
Squadron Under Officer of the third squadron: 12660 Officer Cadet Mahanthe SKMMDGK
Flight Under Officer of the first flight: 12740 Officer Cadet Jayasekara PDW
Flight Under Officer of the second flight: 12603 Officer Cadet Gamage MMA
Flight Under Officer of the third flight: 12665 Officer Cadet Deshapriya PVRS
Flight Under Officer of the fourth flight: 12736 Officer Cadet Alwis GPS
Flight Under Officer of the Fifth flight: 00753 Lady Officer Cadet Imasha TDD
Junior Under Officer of the first squadron: 12741 Officer Cadet Mahesha MY
Junior Under Officer of the second squadron: 12661 Officer Cadet Karunathilaka MPSM
Junior Under Officer of the third squadron: 12663 Officer Cadet Kumarasinghe KMLL
Academy Adjutant: 00791 Lady Officer Cadet Kulasooriya RGP
The appointment holders are responsible for maintaining discipline among Senior and Junior Officer Cadets, irrespective of gender differences and shall work hand in hand with the training contingent of the Academy. Thus, they will administer and monitor the daily activities of the Officer Cadets, including morning PT, billet inspections, daily muster, evening lecture studies, as well as attendance in recreational activities.
The selection procedure for the Officer Cadets' Government is a long and meticulous process. It involves assessing the performances of all Officer Cadets, including the Officer Cadets of Flying Training Wing and Ground Training Wing, based on military excellence, academic achievements, perfection in attendance, participation in both co- and extra-curricular activities, as well as good conduct. The selection process was carried out by a board appointed by the Commandant, which comprises the Commanding Officer of No.1 Flying Training Wing, Group Captain Gp Capt RMCJK Ratnayake, the Commanding Officer Ground Training Wing, Group Captain RND Senadheera, and Registrar SLAF Academy Cby, Wg Cdr CN Jayasooriya
The Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore RADTM Weeraratne, graced the event as the Chief Guest and while congratulating the appointment holders, emphasized how important it is to take up leadership in the face of challenges and their role in maintaining discipline in the Academy.
All officers, other ranks, and civilian members of the Academy attended the occasion.
The list of Cadet Government appointment holders from No 66, No 67 and No 68 Officer Cadets Intakes, No 20 Lady Officer Cadets Intakes and No 37 and No 39 Intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is as follows.
Academy Under Officer: 12612 Officer Cadet Hettiarachchige LVM
Squadron Under Officer of the first squadron: 12477 Officer Cadet Jayaweera JALM
Squadron Under Officer of the second squadron: 12600 Officer Cadet Adikari AMMSC
Squadron Under Officer of the third squadron: 12660 Officer Cadet Mahanthe SKMMDGK
Flight Under Officer of the first flight: 12740 Officer Cadet Jayasekara PDW
Flight Under Officer of the second flight: 12603 Officer Cadet Gamage MMA
Flight Under Officer of the third flight: 12665 Officer Cadet Deshapriya PVRS
Flight Under Officer of the fourth flight: 12736 Officer Cadet Alwis GPS
Flight Under Officer of the Fifth flight: 00753 Lady Officer Cadet Imasha TDD
Junior Under Officer of the first squadron: 12741 Officer Cadet Mahesha MY
Junior Under Officer of the second squadron: 12661 Officer Cadet Karunathilaka MPSM
Junior Under Officer of the third squadron: 12663 Officer Cadet Kumarasinghe KMLL
Academy Adjutant: 00791 Lady Officer Cadet Kulasooriya RGP
