This Directorate provides the Medical and Dental Health
support which is necessary to maintain the high degree of combat
readiness and effectiveness in the Sri Lanka Air Force.
The Sri Lanka Air Force Health Services (SLAFHS) comprise
approximately 600 personnel, providing a spectrum of medical, nursing,
medical technical and medical support capabilities. The majority of
personnel are employed in the support and provision of primary and
secondary health care services.
In addition some personnel are employed in both the peacetime
and operational movement of casualties from primary health care to
secondary health care units. Aerospace Medicine Specialists provide
medical support to operational missions and serve as staff advisor to
flying squadron commander.
The Following
functions and responsibilities fall under the Directorate of Health
Services
Officers
Other
Ranks
- Air Force Health
Inspector
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nursing
Assistant
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Opthalmic
Technologist
- X-ray Technician
- Aero Medical Technician
- Occupation
Therapist
- Electro Cardiograph
Technician
- Electro Encephalographic
Technician
