ABOUT THE REGIMENT OFFICER

Description 

The Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Officers are mainly responsible for Force Protection and Land-Based Air Defence (LBAD). They ensure the safety and security of personnel, Air Assets, Equipment, Airfields, and Air Bases, which are essential for Air Power. They also play a key role in Air Base Defence and Airfield Security while remaining alert to meet current and emerging threats. The Regiment is a versatile branch with a wide range of duties, including routine Ground Operations, Airborne Missions, Special Operations, and Search & Rescue. In addition, Regiment Officers serve as Combat Training Instructors while providing practical training and guidance to both Officers and Airmen/Airwomen. They also take part in ground combat missions, handle security systems, and ensure personnel are ready to operate effectively in peace, crisis, and wartime situations. Furthermore, their training, discipline, and readiness enable them to respond effectively and professionally during challenging situations to protect lives, critical infrastructure, and national interests of the Sri Lanka.

Duties and responsibilities: 

Air Base Defence & Security, Command and leadership, Ground combat operations, Training and development, Air Defence support, Administration and Management, Specialized Operations, Emergency & Disaster Response, Welfare, and discipline.  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Nationality Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka
Age Not less than 18 years and not more than 22 years as at 01 August 2026.
Civil Status Unmarried
Height Male: 165 cm
Female: 160 cm
Weight / BMI Male: 17 < BMI < 25
Female: 17 < BMI < 26
Chest (Male) 32 inches
Color Vision CP2
Visual Acuity Left eye 6/6 and Right eye 6/6 (Without spectacles / Contact Lenses)
GCE O/L REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of six Credit (C) passes at the GCE (O/L) examination with compulsory Credit (C) passes for English language, Science, Mathematics and a Simple (S) pass and above for Sinhala / Tamil language in one sitting.

Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or Cambridge International Ordinary Level Examinations: Six grades in one sitting are compulsory including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English. The marks obtained for the grading is to be (equal or above) the lowest marks required for a credit pass in GCE O/Ls. Candidates who are applying with Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and Cambridge International Ordinary Level exams without a Simple pass for Sinhala or Tamil language should obtain pass grading for Sinhala or Tamil language within 05 years of date of enlistment.
GCE A/L REQUIREMENTS
Simple (S) passes in three subjects at the GCE (A/L) examination in Physical / Bio Science / Commerce / Technology / Arts Streams in one sitting.

For Pearson Edexcel /Cambridge – International Advanced Level Examinations: Must have obtained the minimum marks (Equal or above) which are required to obtain passes in GCE A/Ls specified separately for respective branches.

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