Sri Lankan tri-forces to be employed only for military assignments

29 Dec, 2024

Sri Lankan tri-forces will be employed in future only for military assignments, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) said.

He said that the Government hopes to undertake a review of the armed force structure to ensure optimal utilization of resources.

The Defence Secretary said the Government hopes to enhance the operational efficiency by implementing targeted recruitment and focusing on quality over quantity in personnel selection

The Defence Secretary expressed these views while addressing the Navy Passing Out Parade (POP), as the Chief Guest, at the ‘Naval and Maritime Academy? (NMA) in Trincomalee.

Chairperson of the MOD Seva Vanitha unit Dr (Mrs.) Ruvini Rasika Perera was also present at the occasion.

Speaking further, the Defence Secretary said that the military deserves the honour and respect for today, tomorrow and always for the supreme sacrifices that they have made to give Sri Lanka a better future. (Colombo Gazette)

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