DSCSC Graduation Ceremony Held at Nelum Pokuna Theatre

The graduation ceremony of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) - Course No. 19 was held with grandeur at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, yesterday (16 December).

The event was graced by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as the Chief Guest.

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended as as guests of honour.

The DSCSC Course No. 19 is comprised of 149 participants, including 123 officers from the Sri Lanka Tri-Forces and 26 foreign officers representing the armed forces of Bangladesh, China, India, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ruanda (Rwanda), and Zambia.

Award for producing the best Commandant's Research paper of the course( golden pen) was awarded to Lieutenant Commander (S) SNWAMKW Bandara (Sri Lanka Navy) and the other officers who demonstrated outstanding academic performance were also presented with special awards by the Chief Guest in recognition of their excellence.

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), also presented awards to the graduating officers.

Tri-Forces commanders, senior tri forces officers, Defence Attachés from friendly foreign nations, and the families of the graduating officers were also present at the occasion.