The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the No. 01 Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management Course (NCOMC I) conducted in English and Sinhala Medium was held today (28 August 2026) at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Academy China Bay, under the patronage of the Director General Construction Engineering, Air  Vice Marshal Krishantha Hewapathirana, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was conducted under the supervision of the Deputy Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay, Group Captain Asanka Rathnayake, and the Commanding Officer of the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Management School, Wing Commander Akhila De Alwis.

The 14-week course was designed to develop Non-Commissioned Officers of the Tri-Services by enhancing their academic knowledge, managerial competencies and leadership capabilities, thereby preparing them to effectively undertake greater responsibilities within their respective organisations. The course, affiliated with the University of Rajarata, culminated in the awarding of the Diploma in Management to eligible Non-Commissioned Officers upon successful completion of the academic requirements.

The No. 01 NCOMC I English and Sinhala Medium Courses comprised of 76 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers including one Senior Non-Commissioned Officer from Sri Lanka Army and two Senior Non-Commissioned Officers from Sri Lanka Navy and 41 Junior Non-Commissioned Officers including one Junior Non-Commissioned Officer from the Sri Lanka Army. At the ceremony, a total of 117 Non-Commissioned Officers were awarded certificates in recognition of their successful completion of the respective courses, marking an important milestone in their professional development and leadership journey.


AWARD WINNERS OF NO 01 NCOMC I ENGLISH MEDIUM NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS' COURSE

BEST ALL-ROUND SNCO
Sergeant Gamage DM - (Aero Engine Fitter Special)
BEST ALL-ROUND JNCO
Corporal Peiris HMWM - (Dental Therapist) 
BEST STUDENT IN MANAGEMENT   
Corporal Peiris HMWM - (Dental Therapist) 
BEST PUBLIC SPEAKER - SNCO    
Flight Sergeant Bandara RAAS - (Aero Electrical Fitter & Instrument Fitter (Special) 
BEST PUBLIC SPEAKER - JNCO   
Corporal Peiris HMWM - (Dental Therapist) 

AWARD WINNERS OF NO 01 NCOMC I SINHALA MEDIUM NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS' COURSE

BEST ALL-ROUND SNCO   
Fleet Chief Petty Officer AAGM Amarasinghe (SL Navy)
BEST ALL-ROUND JNCO   
Corporal Senarathne KDAM (Armament Fitter (Special))  
BEST STUDENT IN MANAGEMENT
Sergeant Priyankara Kumara WHS - (Mechanical Technician Specialist (I)) 
BEST PUBLIC SPEAKER - SNCO    
Sergeant Rajapaksha GLRC  - (Operations Ground Special) 
BEST PUBLIC SPEAKER - JNCO   
Corporal Buwashara AG - (Operations Ground (I)) 

OTHER TROPHIES

BEST PHYSICAL FITNESS - SNCO   
Sergeant Prasanna Kumara PGM - (Operations Ground Special) 
BEST PHYSICAL FITNESS - JNCO   
Corporal Pathmasiri PAPR - (Operations Ground (I))