FALL OUT PARADE HELD AT SLAF COMBAT TRAINING SCHOOL DIYATALAWA
The Fall Out Parade of No. 175 Regular Airmen, No. 43 Direct Entry Volunteer Airmen and No. 137 Volunteer Airmen Recruit Courses was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa, on 05 October 2026. The parade was commanded by the Chief Instructor Recruit Training, Squadron Leader Nuwan Wickramasinghe.
The Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hettiarachchi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer of the SLAF Combat Training School, Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa, along with invitees, Officers and Other Ranks of the School, were also present.
A total of 467 Airmen successfully completed the strenuous Basic Combat Training programme and passed out during the parade. Addressing the newly passed-out Airmen, the Chief Guest congratulated them on their successful completion of training and highlighted the privilege and responsibility that accompany service in the Sri Lanka Air Force. He further emphasised the importance of dedication, discipline and commitment in serving the motherland.
The ceremony featured a vibrant performance by the Sri Lanka Air Force Band, followed by an impressive drill display by No. 43 Colour Wing and an unarmed combat demonstration presented by the training instructors and advanced trainees. The performances were witnessed by the proud families of the trainees and well-wishers of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
AWARD WINNERS
Best Physical: Aircraftman Priyankara DMDP
Best Shooter: Aircraftman Amarasekara MCT
Best Drill: Aircraftman Sandakelum AAG
Best Marathoner: Aircraftman Sajeevan Y
Best Academic: Aircraftman Madhushan BAL
Best All Round: Aircraftman Priyankara DMDP
Best Squadron: The Best Squadron Championship was jointly secured by the Third and Fourth Squadrons, led by Pilot Officer WKS Silva and Pilot Officer RAGHLS Somasiri respectively. The championship trophy was jointly received by Flight Sergeant Thilak RPU and Sergeant Dissanayake DMPP.
The Director General Electronics and Computer Engineering, Air Vice Marshal Asitha Hettiarachchi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer of the SLAF Combat Training School, Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa, along with invitees, Officers and Other Ranks of the School, were also present.
A total of 467 Airmen successfully completed the strenuous Basic Combat Training programme and passed out during the parade. Addressing the newly passed-out Airmen, the Chief Guest congratulated them on their successful completion of training and highlighted the privilege and responsibility that accompany service in the Sri Lanka Air Force. He further emphasised the importance of dedication, discipline and commitment in serving the motherland.
The ceremony featured a vibrant performance by the Sri Lanka Air Force Band, followed by an impressive drill display by No. 43 Colour Wing and an unarmed combat demonstration presented by the training instructors and advanced trainees. The performances were witnessed by the proud families of the trainees and well-wishers of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
AWARD WINNERS
Best Physical: Aircraftman Priyankara DMDP
Best Shooter: Aircraftman Amarasekara MCT
Best Drill: Aircraftman Sandakelum AAG
Best Marathoner: Aircraftman Sajeevan Y
Best Academic: Aircraftman Madhushan BAL
Best All Round: Aircraftman Priyankara DMDP
Best Squadron: The Best Squadron Championship was jointly secured by the Third and Fourth Squadrons, led by Pilot Officer WKS Silva and Pilot Officer RAGHLS Somasiri respectively. The championship trophy was jointly received by Flight Sergeant Thilak RPU and Sergeant Dissanayake DMPP.
