REGIMENT SPECIAL FORCES SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED NO. 06 SEARCH AND RESCUE COURSE FOR FOREIGN AND RSF PERSONNEL
4:05pm on Wednesday 28th August 2024
The Regiment Special Forces (RSF) Training School at SLAF Station Morawewa conducted the No.06 Search and Rescue Course from 15 July 2024 to 27 August 2024. The course comprised with 32 RSF personnel including two (02) Foreign Training Officers (Representing General Duties Pilot Branch) from Zambian Air Force.
Search and Rescue Courses for foreign and RSF personnel have been specially designed to foster professionalism while enhancing mutual knowledge and experience on Search and Rescue Operations with Armed Forces of friendly foreign nations. Throughout the course, various modules were covered including Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR), Sea Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Urban Rescue operations, High Altitude Training Phase, Tower Training, Casualty Management and Combat First Aid. Additionally, participants attended workshops at the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo and the Institute of Surveying and Mapping in Diyatalawa.
In addition to the ground exercises, helicopter rappelling, rope rescue, STABO, and winch operation training were successfully conducted. These activities were designed to enhance confidence and synergy among RSF troops, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet future SAR mission requirements. This training also focused on improving coordination with SLAF helicopter squadrons, facilitating seamless integration during rescue operations.
The closing ceremony took place yesterday, 27 August 2024 at SLAF Station Morawewa, and the occasion was graced by the Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa, Group Captain Hemantha Balasooriya, who presented as the Chief Guest. He was welcomed by the Commanding Officer of Regiment Special Forces, Wing Commander Sumith Bandara. Certificates were awarded to the trainees who successfully completed the training including Major E Mtonga, Major K Manse from Zambian Air Force, and RSF personnel, recognizing their achievement in completing the course.
Search and Rescue Courses for foreign and RSF personnel have been specially designed to foster professionalism while enhancing mutual knowledge and experience on Search and Rescue Operations with Armed Forces of friendly foreign nations. Throughout the course, various modules were covered including Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR), Sea Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Urban Rescue operations, High Altitude Training Phase, Tower Training, Casualty Management and Combat First Aid. Additionally, participants attended workshops at the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo and the Institute of Surveying and Mapping in Diyatalawa.
In addition to the ground exercises, helicopter rappelling, rope rescue, STABO, and winch operation training were successfully conducted. These activities were designed to enhance confidence and synergy among RSF troops, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet future SAR mission requirements. This training also focused on improving coordination with SLAF helicopter squadrons, facilitating seamless integration during rescue operations.
The closing ceremony took place yesterday, 27 August 2024 at SLAF Station Morawewa, and the occasion was graced by the Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa, Group Captain Hemantha Balasooriya, who presented as the Chief Guest. He was welcomed by the Commanding Officer of Regiment Special Forces, Wing Commander Sumith Bandara. Certificates were awarded to the trainees who successfully completed the training including Major E Mtonga, Major K Manse from Zambian Air Force, and RSF personnel, recognizing their achievement in completing the course.
