Air
Vice Marshal DBV
Weerasinghe
USP, MDS, BSc (Def
Stu), MIM (SL), ndc, psc
Air Vice Marshal
Damian Weerasinghe, born in 1971, is a distinguished officer of the Sri
Lanka Air Force. He embarked on his illustrious career by enlisting as
an Officer Cadet with the 8th intake of the General Sir John Kotelawala
Defence Academy, Ratmalana, on 03 November 1990. His early education was
completed at St. Benedict’s College, Colombo, where he demonstrated
exemplary academic and leadership
qualities.
Air Vice
Marshal Weerasinghe pursued higher education at the Kotelawala Defence
University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical
and Electronics Engineering (Defence Studies). Upon successful
completion of his training, he was commissioned as a Pilot Officer on 14
November 1992, in the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Branch. Throughout his career, Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe has
exhibited exceptional dedication and proficiency in his field,
contributing significantly to the advancement of the Sri Lanka Air
Force's operational
capabilities.
He
commenced his distinguished military career as the Officer in Charge of
Avionics at the No. 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron, SLAF Base
Vavuniya. Demonstrating his dedication, he was entrusted with numerous
key appointments, including Commanding Officer of the Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake, where he
played a pivotal role in advancing the unit's operational readiness and
technological capabilities. Further optimizing his efforts towards the
effective functioning of the Directorate, he served in critical staff
appointments such as Staff Officer Electronics Engineering II and
subsequently, Staff Officer Electronics Engineering I. Further, Air Vice
Marshal Damian Weerasinghe was appointed as the Commanding Officer of
the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala. In this capacity, he played a
dynamic role in the institution's operation and development,
significantly enhancing the training and professional development of Air
Force personnel.
Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe has an exemplary record
of professional military education and training. He successfully
completed his Basic Combat Training and subsequently, Basic
Administration Training at the Combat Training School in Diyathalawa in
1992, laying a strong foundation for his military career. His pursuit of
professional excellence is marked by the completion of several advanced
training programmes and courses designed to enhance his leadership and
strategic skills.
Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe's professional excellence
includes the successful completion of the Junior Command and Staff
Course at SLAF Academy, China Bay, the Senior Command and Staff Course
at the Defence Services Command & Staff College, Sapugaskanda,
where he sharpened his strategic planning and high-level command
capabilities. Air Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe earned the
distinguished title of "ndc" from the National Defence College, the
highest seat of strategic learning for officers of the Sri Lankan Armed
Forces.
In
recognition of his distinguished service and dedication to duty, Air
Vice Marshal Damian Weerasinghe has been awarded the prestigious “Uttama
Seva Padakkama.”
In addition to his operational and technical roles, Air Vice
Marshal Weerasinghe holds the appointment of Chairman for the Sri Lanka
Air Force Judo.
Further, Air Vice Marshal Weerasinghe is supported by his
beloved spouse, Mrs. Inoka Jayakodi and they are blessed with three
daughters, Onela, Orin and Dymphna.
