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Progress of No. 75 JC&SC Course

NO 75 JUNIOR COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE EXERCISE BORDERLAND

The Student Officers of No. 75 Junior Command & Staff Course successfully completed one of the major exercises in the curriculum "Exercise Borderland". This five day exercise was held from 18 March to 22 March 2024. During this exercise Student Officers were evaluated on Air Appreciation, enduring hardships, Strategic planning and analytic capabilities. The exercise meant to test the understanding of the theories that the Student Officers learned under the Air Power Taxonomy.


NO 75 JUNIOR COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE COMPLETED THE GOLF AWARENESS PROGRAM

The Golf Awareness program for Student Officers of the No. 75 Command and Staff Course was successfully conducted on 17 March 2024. Student Officers received an introductory session to the rules of the game, a demonstration and an opportunity to get their hands on the golf gear and practice session conducted by the staff of the Eagle's Golf Links at SLAF Academy China bay.


THE DINING IN NIGHT OF NO. 75 JC&SC SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED

The Dining in Night of the No. 75 Junior Command and Staff Course took place on 11 March 2024, at the Officers Mess, SLAF Academy China Bay The acting Commandant participated as the Chief Guest, where the Commanding Officer, directing staff, and all student officers were in attendance. This event served the purpose of providing practical experience in dining procedures to all student Officers, following the theoretical lessons on Customs and Etiquettes, the Dining in Night procedure, and the standards of the Sri Lanka Air Force.


NO 75 JUNIOR COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE VISITS SLAF BASE ANURADHAPURA AND SLAF BASE VAUNIYA
 
Student Officers of No. 75 Junior Command and Staff Course visited No. 06 Helicopter Squadron SLAF Base Anuradhapura and No. 02 Air Defence Radar Squadron SLAF Base Vavuniya as part of the Airpower Module of the course to gain a deeper understanding of the squadron's functions. During this visit, each student officer had the opportunity to participate in aerial reconnaissance on an Mi-17 helicopter from SLAF Base Anuradhapura to SLAF Base Vauniya.


INTER SYNDICATE SPORTS COMPETITION OF THE NO. 75 JUNIOR COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE

The awarding ceremony of the Inter Syndicate Sports Competition of No. 75 Junior Command and Staff Course was successfully held on 04 March 2024 at the sports ground of the academy in line with the  25th anniversary celebration of Junior Command & Staff College. This competition provided a platform for student Officers to demonstrate their athletic abilities and teamwork while participating in three sports events namely swimming, cricket, and basketball. The event was honored by the presence of the acting Commandant of the SLAF Academy China Bay as the chief guest. The Chief Instructor and the Directing Staff of the College participated in the event. Student officers who demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship during the competition were awarded trophies.

NO 75 JC&SC SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE BOOK REVIEW EXERCISE

The Student Officers of No 75 Junior Command & Staff Course successfully completed one of the Major Exercises of the curriculum, The Book Review on 19 February 2024. During this exercise, each Student Officer was given a book to review, prepare a written script, and deliver a presentation in accordance with their findings. The Chief Instructor of Junior Command & Staff College and the Directing Staff evaluated the performances of Student Officers in this exercise.



NO 75 JC&SC SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE COURSE PICNIC

The Course Picnic of the Student Officers of No 75 Junior Command & Staff Course was held at the Sober Island Resort, Trincomalee on 17 February 2024. This event enabled the student Officers to enjoy a break from the academics while engaging in team building activities coupled with entertainment. The Chief Instructor of Junior Command & Staff College and the Directing Staff participated in this event. The event included live music, organized games, and other entertaining events.


NO 75 JC&SC SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE EXERCISE MOCK CONFERENCE

The Student Officers of No 75 Junior Command & Staff Course successfully completed an exercise focused on conferences within the Air Force Management Systems module. The primary objective of this exercise was to impart knowledge to the student Officers on the adept handling of conference minute procedures in the context of conferences.

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NO. 75 JC&SC SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED THE INTERNATIONAL DAY

The No. 75 Junior Command & Staff Course concluded the International Day on a glamorous note on 09 February 2024. This event was organized to exchange the significant elements and cultural values between Sri Lanka and India. Commandant of the Air Force Academy China Bay Air Commodore RADTM Weeraratne graced the occasion as the chief guest while Squadron Leader RR Sawant from Indian Air Force was the guest of honour. The event commenced by lightening the traditional oil lamp with traditional drums displayed by the student Officers followed by a traditional pooja dance act. During the presentation student Officers performed the ‘Gini Sisila’ dance act with fire which mesmerised the audience. At the end of the presentation, the student Officers and invitees got the opportunity to witness a combined Indian and Sri Lankan drums act performed by the student officers. Further, the student Officers and the invitees got the opportunity to taste the Sri Lankan and Indian traditional cuisines. The event concluded with a social gathering at the Officers’ Mess.


NO 34 JUNIOR NAVAL STAFF COURSE VISITS SLAF ACADEMY CHINA BAY

The No. 34 Junior Naval Staff Course, SLN Academy Trincomalee visited the SLAF Academy China Bay on a study tour on 08 February 2024. During the visit, they received an introductory briefing regarding the study environment and facilities of the Junior Command and Staff College SLAF Academy China Bay from Squadron Leader Shashika Ekanayake, Directing Staff III of the college. The student Officers of the No. 34 Junior Naval Staff Course also had the opportunity to visit the No. 1  Flying Training Wing and the N0. 3 Maritime Squadron at the academy and play a friendly volleyball match with the student Officers of the No. 75 Junior Command and Staff Course to foster their comradeship. The visit concluded with the evening social gathering held at the Eagles’ Golf Links Club House.

NO. 75 JC&SC SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE VISIT TO THE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TRAINING SCHOOL (EODTS) AT THE SLAF STATION PALAVI

 The No. 75 Junior Command & Staff Course visited the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training School (EODTS) at SLAF Station Palavi as a part of the course curriculum. During this enlightening study tour, the Student Officers had the opportunity to gain knowledge about explosive ordinance disposal training and witness live explosive-related exercises. The visit was facilitated by the Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor, who accompanied the student Officers and took the opportunity to convey heartfelt appreciation for providing this valuable exposure to the student Officers. The primary objective of the study tour was to broaden their understanding of explosives, explosive ordinance disposal and their applications.


NO 75 JC&SC SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE INDUSTRIAL VISIT

The No 75 Junior Command & Staff Course successfully completed its Industrial Visit as part of the course curriculum. During this enlightening study tour, the Student Officers had the privilege of visiting prominent institutions, including the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Nature’s Beauty Creations Ltd in Horana, Disaster Management Centre in Colombo 07 and Geological Survey and Mines Bureau in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. The visit was facilitated by the Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor, who accompanied the student Officers and took the opportunity to convey heartfelt appreciation for providing this valuable exposure to the student Officers. The primary objective of the study tour was to broaden their understanding of management principles and witness firsthand the practical application of operations management in various businesses



SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TRAINING PROGRAMME ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
The No 75 Junior Command & Staff Course successfully completed the training programme on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at the Center for the Study of Human Rights, University of Colombo. This training is conducted for Student Officers in Junior Command and Staff Course in order to enhance knowledge on International and Domestic Humanitarian Law as well as Human Rights, mechanisms and applications which are vital to future commanders under the patronage of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo

NO 75 JC&SC COMPLETED THE MANAGEMENT MODULE AT KDU
The Management Module for the Student Officers of No 75 Junior Command and Staff College was commenced on 08 January 2024 at the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and successfully concluded on 26 January 2024. During this phase, student officers had the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in various management-related disciplines, including General Management, Marketing, Economics, Research Methodology, Statistics, Geopolitics, and Project Management.