The Certificates and Badges Awarding Ceremony of No. 46 Officers, No. 06 Foreign Officers No. 62 Airmen and No. 37 Navy Personnel Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Basic Courses was held today (18 June 2024) at the Parade Ground SLAF Station Palavi. The Director Specialized Training of the Directorate of Training, Air Commodore AN Wijesiriwardena, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

 The parade was comprised of one (01) Indian Air Force Officer, three (03) SLAF Officers, three (03) Sailors and 19 Airmen. During the ceremony, 26 trainees received their certificates and badges to mark the successful completion of EOD basic training.

AWARD WINNERS OF BASIC COURSE

BEST ALL-ROUND EOD OFFICER
Flight Lieutenant CR Kodithuwakku

BEST ALL-ROUND EOD STUDENT
Able Rate DMN Madushanka

BEST IN PRACTICAL
Flight Lieutenant CR Kodithuwakku

BEST IED FABRICATER
Flying Officer HABS Dasanayake

BEST STUDENT IN ACADEMICS
Officers - Flight Lieutenant Tushar Behl (Indian Air Force)
Airmen - Leading Aircraftman Bandara JMSK

BEST IN PHYSICAL FITNESS
Leading Aircraftman Rathnayake RMTD