The No. 18 Young Officers’ Course was successfully conducted at the Advanced Regiment Training School SLAF Regimental Training Centre, Ampara, on 21 October 2026. Seven officers of the SLAF Regiment Branch successfully completed the training programme. The certificate awarding ceremony was graced by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Palavi, Group Captain Ananda Kumarasiri RSP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc in GIS & RS, MRDP, MA (IR), psc, as the Chief Guest.The course enhanced the professional knowledge, operational capabilities and leadership skills of Officers preparing them for future command and operational responsibilities.