Young Army Officers receive President’s Commission Insignias

The Pipping Ceremony (adorning the shoulders of young and promising officers with the insignia of the President’s Commission) was one of the customary features of the day’s spectacle held at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium, Sri Lanka Military Academy under the patronage of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army along with senior officers.

It was an occasion to rejoice, filled with fond memories for the new graduates who had to be away from home for some time. Due to health restrictions, all graduates could not be accommodated during the proceedings.

The Army Chief and other senior officers adorned the shoulders of young officers with insignias and warm wishes, symbolic of their commissioning. A total 184 Sri Lankan Officers and three Foreign Officers (one Maldivian and two Zambians) received their commissioned insignias during the ceremony.