As a new movement in the training sub culture, SLAF Academy, China Bay, marked the establishment of the Officer Cadets' Government in a ceremonial procession at the Academy Parade Square on 24 July 2023.

The Officer Cadets' Government appointments were introduced by this Academy for the first time in its history under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, with the aim of forming a firm link between officer instructors, other rank instructors and officer cadets. This process aids carry out responsibilities and assigned tasks to maintain high standards of discipline and imbue leadership qualities within the young Officer trainees who will potentially be commissioned as they successfully complete their cadetship.

The appointment holders are responsible for maintaining discipline among Senior and Junior Officer Cadets, irrespective of gender differences and shall work hand in hand with the training contingent of the Academy. Thus, they will administer and monitor daily activities of the Officer Cadets, including morning PT, billet inspections, daily muster, evening lecture studies, as well as attendance in recreational activities.

The selection procedure for the Officer Cadets' Government is a long and meticulous process. It involves assessing the performances of all Officer Cadets, including the Officer Cadets of Flying Training Wing and Ground Training Wing, based on military excellence, academic achievements, perfection in attendance, participation in both co- and extra-curricular activities, as well as good conduct. The selection process was carried out by a board appointed by the Commandant, which comprises the Commanding Officer of No.1 Flying Training Wing, Group Captain IS Mallawaarachchi, the Commanding Officer Ground Training Wing, Wing Commander RND Senadheera, and Directing Staff II of the Junior Command & Staff Course, Sqn Ldr DMK Gamage.

The Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore SDGM Silva, graced the event as the Chief Guest and while congratulating the appointment holders, emphasized how important it is to take up leadership in the face of challenges and their role in maintaining discipline in the Academy.

All officers, other ranks, and civilian members of the Academy attended the occasion.

The list of Cadet Government appointment holders from No 66 and 67 Officer Cadets Intakes, No. 18 and 19 Lady Officer Cadets Intakes, and No 36 and No 38 Intakes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is as follows.

Academy Under Officer: 12506 Officer Cadet Sirisena TDVM

Squadron Under Officer of the first squadron: 00749  Lady Officer Cadet Samarakoon SMU
Squadron Under Officer of the second squadron: 12564 Officer Cadet Hemarathne SNPWGAM
Squadron Under Officer of the third squadron: 12635 Officer Cadet Uthpala KBI
Squadron Under Officer of the fourth squadron: 12612 Officer Cadet Hettiarachchige LVN
Flight Under Officer of the first squadron: 12619 Officer Cadet Hewamanna CD
Flight Under Officer of the second squadron: 00742  Lady Officer Cadet Mediwaka HAAMMWCTK
Flight Under Officer of the third squadron: 12650 Officer Cadet Weerasekara YDA
Flight Under Officer of the fourth squadron: 12621 Officer Cadet Abeyrathne DPGKI
Junior Under Officer of the first squadron: 12736 Officer Cadet Alwis GPS
Junior Under Officer of the second squadron: 12740 Officer Cadet Jayasekara PDW
Junior Under Officer of the third squadron: 00764 Lady Officer Cadet Lakshani MKP
Junior Under Officer of the fourth squadron: 12732 Officer Cadet Ariyarathne YSD