Junior Command & Staff College

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 77 Junior Command and Staff Course was held today (13 December 2024) at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium, SLAF Academy China Bay.  Graduation ceremony marked the end of 14 weeks extensive academic endeavor attended by 28 Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, one Officer from the Sri Lanka Navy, one Officer from the Indian Air Force and one Officer from the Zambian Air Force.

The Director General (Coordinating) at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Vice Marshal SC Wijayanayake graced the occasion as the chief guest, lending his vast experience and distinguished service to the event. In his address to the graduates, he emphasized the importance of their continued pursuit of excellence, inspiring them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and leadership in their future endeavours. Furthermore, he extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates on their successful completion of the course, commending their diligence and perseverance throughout the challenging academic programme.

AWARD WINNERS OF THE NO. 77 JUNIOR COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE

BEST ALL-ROUND OFFICER
Squadron Leader AC Jayasinghe (General Duties Pilot)
BEST NON SLAF ALL ROUND OFFICER
Squadron Leader KP Singh (Indian Air Force)

BEST STUDENT IN ACADEMICS
Squadron Leader KP Singh (Indian Air Force)

BEST BOOK REVIEW
Squadron Leader HRL Abeyrathne (Logistics)

BEST PUBLIC SPEAKER
Squadron Leader KP Singh (Indian Air Force)

BEST SPORTSMAN
Flight Lieutenant NACM Peiris (Administrative)

BEST IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Lieutenant Commander  HTSR Deshapriya (Sri Lanka Navy)

EXCELLENCE IN AIRPOWER STUDIES
Squadron Leader AC Jayasinghe (General Duties Pilot)