1,412 army personnel promoted on 75th Army anniversary

On the occasion of the 75th Army Anniversary, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the promotion of 139 Officers and 1,273 Other Ranks of the Sri Lanka Army. The promotions were made on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage. Promotions include: 131 Lieutenants promoted to Captains, and 8 Second Lieutenants elevated to Lieutenants.

99 Warrant Officers-II promoted to Warrant Officer-I, and 185 Staff Sergeants, 380 Sergeants, 346 Corporals, 111 Lance Corporals, and 152 Privates were promoted to higher ranks in the Regular and Volunteer Forces. These promotions are a tribute to the Army’s service and dedication..