The Certificates and Badges Awarding Ceremony of No.45 Officers, No.05 Foreign Officer, No.61 Airmen and No.36 Navy Personnel Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Basic Courses at EOD Training School SLAF Station Palavi was held yesterday (22 December 2023) at the Parade ground SLAF Station Palavi. The Director Special Operation of the Directorate of Ground Operations, Air Commodore SC Wijayanayake graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The parade comprised one Zambian Air Force Officer, two SLAF Officers, two Sri Lanka Navy Officers, 27 Airmen and three Sailors. During the ceremony, 35 trainees received their certificates and badges to mark the successful completion of EOD basic training.

Special award winners of the courses are as follows.

AWARD WINNERS OF BASIC COURSE

BEST ALL-ROUND EOD OFFICER
Sub Lieutenant KHPI Hannnadige

BEST ALL-ROUND EOD AIRMAN
Leading Aircraftman Abeyrathna APSU

BEST IN PRACTICAL
Sub Lieutenant KHPI Hannnadige

BEST IED FABRICATOR
Able Seaman EPI Dilshan

BEST STUDENT IN ACADEMICS
Aircraftsman Lasantha Kumara SS

BEST IN PHYSICAL FITNESS
Able Seaman UGSSM Bandara