The fall out parade of No. 67 Intake Officer Cadets’ and No. 19 Intake Lady Officer Cadets’ Basic Ground Combat Courses, No. 171 Regular Airmen, No. 41 Regular Airwomen, No. 39 Direct Entry Airmen and Airwomen Recruit Courses was held at the SLAF Combat Training School at Diyatalawa Today (08 Jul 2022). The parade was commanded by the Officer Commanding Training of the SLAF Combat Training School, Wing Commander NAI De Silva.

The Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal MD Ratnayake graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer of the SLAF Combat Training School, Air Commodore PSN Fernando, all Officers and Other Ranks of the school attended for the occasion.
 
A total of 77 Officer Cadets from No. 67 Intake Officer Cadets and No. 19 Intake Lady Officer Cadets along with 601 Airmen and Airwomen were fall out after completion of the strenuous training schedule. The Deputy Chief of Staff addressed the trainees during the parade and congratulated them on their successful completion of the Basic Combat Training. The Chief Guest further emphasized the importance of becoming a member of the Sri Lanka Air Force and the significance of rendering their service to the nation at this crucial juncture of the motherland.

Award Winners of No. 67 Intake Officer Cadets’ Basic Ground Combat Course

Best Shot
Officer Cadet  Thomas KS

Best in Drill
Officer Cadet  Fernando SVR

Best Student
Officer Cadet  Muthuthantri DWMDT

Best in Physical Fitness
Officer Cadet De Silva NKRH

Best All-Round Officer Cadet
Officer Cadet Thomas KS

Award Winners of No. 19 Intake Lady Officer Cadets’ Basic Ground Combat Course

Best Shot
Lady Officer Cadet  Nethmini MN

Best in Drill
Lady Officer Cadet  Nethmini MN

Best Student
Lady Officer Cadet  Savindi JMS

Best in Physical Fitness
Lady Officer Cadet  Savindi JMS

Best All-Round Lady Officer Cadet
Lady Officer Cadet Savindi JMS

Award Winners of No. 171 Regular Airmen and No. 39 Direct Entry Recruit Courses

Best Shot
AC2UT Bilal MIM

Best in Drill
AC2UT Abeywardana  AMPC

Best Student
AC2UT Dampitiya SBD

Best in Physical Fitness
AC2UT Molagoda RWAMPSB

Best All-Round Airman Recruit
AC2UT Alahakoon EAPS

Award Winners of No. 41 Regular Airwomen Course

Best Shot
AC2UT Kahawala CD

Best in Drill
AC2UT Thilakarathna  SMNHK

Best Student
AC2UT Thilakarathna  SMNHK

Best in Physical Fitness
AC2UT Dilshani  KS  
Best All-Round Airwoman Recruit
AC2UT Dilshani  KS