Commander of the Sri Lanka Army

Provided decisive and strategic leadership to the Sri Lanka Army to safeguard Sri Lanka, during many turbulent situations in the country that includes disasters, the pandemic and public unrest.

Provided strategic inputs to the Ministry of Defence and President of the country on the matters pertaining to the national security, military engagements and military intelligence.

Reformed Sri Lanka Army conceptually, physically and morally to meet present day security challenges.

Managed men and material to the optimum level to meet the demand of the government.

Managed recruitment to retirement of over 185,000 Army personnel in operational, non-operational, administration and logistic aspects.

Managed around 25 Billion Annual capital and recurrent budget for sustainment and development of the Army.

Introduced “Sri Lanka Army Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025”, the first ever policy document in the Sri Lanka Army.

Introduced Sri Lanka Army Capstone Doctrine, Land Operation Doctrine, Training Doctrine and Core Values.

Formed a Drone Regiment, Engineering Division, Reserve Striking Corps (National Reserve for Sri Lanka) to ensure the military capabilities are fitting enough to meet today’s security challenges.

  •   Formed Agricultural and Livestock Corps in the Sri Lanka Army to help Sri Lanka in achieving complete sustainability and food security.
  •   Restructured the Sri Lankan Army force structure to match the demands of present day security framework.

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