PASSING OUT PARADE OF PROVOST COURSE NO. 84 HELD AT THE SCHOOL OF MILITARY POLICE ON 24 JUNE 2025

The Passing Out Parade of the Provost Course No. 84 was held with grandeur and military precision at the Parade Ground of the School of Military Police, Giritale on 24 June 2025, marking the successful completion of another milestone in the training calendar of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police with 07 Newly Commissioned Provost Officers and 36 Provost Recruits. The Chief Guest Maj Gen ULJS Perera RSP USP nps psc, The Military Secretary of the Sri Lanka Army and the Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, was ceremonially received by the Commandant of the School of Military Police Col IR Hanthanearachchi, at the Main Entrance of the 2 SLCMP.

The ceremonial procedures commenced with the Guard Turnout at the Entrance, Passing Out Parade which showcased the culmination of training and transformation of trainees into disciplined Provost Officers and soldiers. In line with the traditions, the course passed under the newly constructed iconic Provost Ceremonial Arch. Following the parade, a Group Photograph was taken in front of the Provost Ceremonial Arch, capturing the proud moment for posterity. A series of displays followed to demonstrate the skills and precision inculcated through the course; Drill Display, Physical Training Display, Band Display by the Regimental Brass Band, Mini Tattoo by the Regimental Tattoo Team, featuring a synchronized exhibition of military discipline, control, and ceremonial performance. Following Course Participants received the awards from Maj Gen ULJS Perera RSP USP nps psc for their excellent performances shown during the course.

Best Platoon – 2 Platoon (C/87075 2/Lt EANS Edirisinghe)

Best Platoon Sergeant – S/678549 Sgt Keerthisinghe WDJBS

Best Section Commander – S/680711 L/Cpl Seneviratne HST

Best Shooter (Pistol) – S/682327 Rec Sandaruwan WM

Best Recruit – S/682300 Rec Piyatissa YGPS

The Commandant and all staff of the School of Military Police, who extended their wholehearted invitation and hospitality to all distinguished guests. The School of Military Police meticulously organized the entire event under the direction of the Directorate of Provost and Regimental Centre.

The successful completion of the Provost Course No. 84 reaffirms the commitment of the School of Military Police to molding competent and disciplined provost personnel who are ready to uphold military law, order, and discipline across the Army. Logistics Commander SFHQ (E) Maj Gen WMSN Wijekoon ndc AATO, Logistics Commander SFHQ (Cen) Maj Gen RD Sallay ndc, The Centre Commandant Brig MMMP Mahesh Kumara, Honorable President of Provost Ladies Club Mrs. Iresha Perera and senior members of Provost Ladies Club, Senior Officers and Officers of SLCMP, Invited COs of Other Regiments in AOR, Senior NCOs and NCOs, Parents and beloved family members of Recruits witnessed the event.