A total of 129 Gunners of the 16th Gunner Advanced Course (TE II) passed out yesterday (August 04, 2010)  from Sri Lanka Air Force Station Palaly after completing 14 weeks of training.
 
Their training focused on Drill, Weapon Training, Live Fire & Maneuver Exercises, Jungle Survival, Guerilla Warfare, Leadership, Intelligence, Model Briefing Skill Development, Air Power, Combat First Aid and Basic Computer Knowledge.

 Commanding Officer  SLAF Station Palaly Group Captain Athula Kaluarachchi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
 
The award Winners of No 16th Gunner Advanced Course are as follows,

Best All Rounder	23590 Cpl Wickramapathirana WPLI
Best in Drill	22781 Cpl Siritunga PKL
Best Shooter	21891 Cpl Gunaratne K
Best Student	23590 Cpl Wickramapathirana WPLI
Best Physical Fitness	23134 LAC Kumara AMS