SLAF COMBAT TRAINING SCHOOL DIYATALAWA CONDUCTS SPECIALIZED COMBAT TRAINING FOR UN PEACEKEEPING MISSION PARTICIPANTS
A specialized combat training programme for
the participants of the 11th Contingent for UN peacekeeping mission in
the Central African Republic was successfully conducted at the SLAF
Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa, on 10 June
2025 under the supervision of the Commanding Officer, Air
Commodore DMR Dassanayake, prior to the deployment of personnel for the
mission.
A total of 102 participants took part in the programme, including 16 officers (with two lady officers) and 86 other ranks, including five airwomen. The training programme was supervised by the Officer Commanding Training, Group Captain AKW Lakshman, while the course was conducted by the Chief Instructor of the Recruit Training Squadron, Squadron Leader RMAM Rathnayake, with the support of other officers and experienced instructors at the school
.
During the training period, participants were exposed to a comprehensive training package that included physical training, unarmed combat, drill, fire drill, fire awareness programmes, weapon training and range firing.
The closing ceremony was graced by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore DMR Dassanayake, as the Chief Guest. During his speech, he congratulated all the participants for their commitment and successful completion of the training, while emphasizing the significance of professionalism, discipline and dedication when serving in a UN peacekeeping mission. Officers and instructors also attended the occasion, marking the successful conclusion of the training programme.
A total of 102 participants took part in the programme, including 16 officers (with two lady officers) and 86 other ranks, including five airwomen. The training programme was supervised by the Officer Commanding Training, Group Captain AKW Lakshman, while the course was conducted by the Chief Instructor of the Recruit Training Squadron, Squadron Leader RMAM Rathnayake, with the support of other officers and experienced instructors at the school
.
During the training period, participants were exposed to a comprehensive training package that included physical training, unarmed combat, drill, fire drill, fire awareness programmes, weapon training and range firing.
The closing ceremony was graced by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore DMR Dassanayake, as the Chief Guest. During his speech, he congratulated all the participants for their commitment and successful completion of the training, while emphasizing the significance of professionalism, discipline and dedication when serving in a UN peacekeeping mission. Officers and instructors also attended the occasion, marking the successful conclusion of the training programme.