The 1st Passing out of the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion took place in Ideikadu, Jaffna this evening following the successful completion of several training course initiated last April. The Commander Security Forces Jaffna, Major General G.A. Chandrasiri was the Chief Guest at the Passing out parade.
The 1st phase of the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion passing out began last April 23rd with the inauguration of a training course for Tank Commanders, Radio operators, Gunners and Drivers.
The newly established Mechanized Infantry Brigade consists of Officers, other ranks and soldiers pooled together from the Armoured Corps and Jaffna based regular infantry units. Officers, other ranks and soldiers who passed out today were both top performers and battle experienced men from the Army's elite Armoured Corps and regular Infantry Units.The Mechanized Infantry Brigade was set up according to a concept of the Army Commander, Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka.
(http://www.nationalsecurity.lk/fullnews.php?id=6217)
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