Inter Command Combat Competition 2016 held in Poonewa
 
 

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne was the Chief Guest at the Inter Command Combat Competition 2016 which culminated with a shooting competition, at the Firing Range of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa today (16). Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Merril Wickramasinghe, Overall Coordinator of the event Commodore Udeni Serasinghe and senior naval officers attached to the Naval Headquarters and North Central Naval Command were also present on the occasion.

The Commander of the Navy addressing the naval personnel who took part in the competition stated that the aim of the tournament was to train professionally competent naval personnel who can effectively carry out land-based operations in safeguarding the motherland. He directed them to employ team work and camaraderie they have developed during their training for the benefit of their naval career as well as their personal life.

Naval recruits who are undergoing training at SLNS Shiksha and naval personnel undergoing 'Special Operations Platoon' training took part in the 3-day tournament which was organized by the Combat Training School of SLNS Shiksha. The command flag unveiling demonstration was done by the best shooters of respective Naval Commands. The SOP, side arm firing and the three-gun shooting demonstrations added colour to the event giving the spectators an enthralling experience. Commander of the Navy, a veteran in Special Forces Operations, also joined the competitors by taking part in a firing event to boost the morale of the men under his command.

The overall championships in both 'Basic Infantry Operations' and 'Special Operation Platoon' events were won by the Eastern Naval Command with an excellent performance in physical fitness, field craft and basic tactics coupled with combat firing. The Southern Naval Command became the runners-up in 'Basic Infantry Operations' event whereas the Northern Naval Command clinched the runners-up position in 'Special Operation Platoon' event.