|
Chief Of Staff Of The Navy (Sri Lanka)
Chief of Staff of the Navy has been the title of the second in command of the Sri Lanka Navy. The post is held by a regular officer of the rank of Rear Admiral and is the second most senior position in the navy. Chief of Staff is charged with assisting the Navy Commander in both operational and administrative aspects, functioning as the Acting Navy Commander in his absences or incantation. Chief of Staff is assisted by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy. List of chiefs of staff * Information missing from 1951 to 31 December 1976 References External links Sri Lanka Navy {{Military of Sri Lanka 1949 establishments in Ceylon Sri Lanka Navy appointments Lists of Sri Lankan military personnel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka Navy
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) (; ) is the navy, naval arm of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and is classed as the country's most vital defence force due to its island geography. It is responsible for the maritime defence of the Sri Lankan nation and its interests. The role of the Sri Lanka Navy is to conduct operations at sea for the defence of the nation and its interests and conduct prompt and sustainable combat operations at sea in accordance with the national policies. Sri Lanka, situated in the middle of major sea lanes passing through the Indian Ocean, was always a magnet for seafarers and has a long history of naval campaigns. The current Sri Lankan Navy was established on 9 December 1950 when the Navy Act was passed for the formation of the Royal Ceylon Navy. The roots of the modern Sri Lankan Navy date back to 1937 when the Ceylon Naval Volunteer Force was established, which was renamed and absorbed into the Royal Navy as the Ceylon Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thisara Samarasinghe
Admiral Thisara Sugeeshwara Gunasekara Samarasinghe RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psc, DISS, MNI, SLN (born: 16 July 1955) was the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy from 15 July 2008 to 15 January 2011. He had a distinguished 36-year career in the Sri Lankan Navy. His career included a wide range of key appointments at sea and ashore, including training in the United Kingdom, India and the United States. Samarasinghe is currently serving as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia, a position he has held since 28 July 2011. Personal life and education Born to Francis Samarasinghe a civil servant and Umawathie Samarasinghe a teacher, Samarasinghe was educated at the Royal College, Colombo. He won Royal College Colours in Athletics as a sprinter. In 1970, at Cadetting, he had the distinction of being lance corporal in Royal Platoon 1 that won the prestigious Herman Loos Trophy. He achieved the highest position of regimental sergeant major (RSM) of the National Cadet Corps (Sri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1949 Establishments In Ceylon
Events January * January 1 – A United Nations-sponsored ceasefire brings an end to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. The war results in a stalemate and the division of Kashmir, which still continues as of 2025 * January 2 – Luis Muñoz Marín becomes the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. * January 11 – The first "networked" television broadcasts take place, as KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, goes on the air, connecting east coast and mid-west programming in the United States. * January 16 – Şemsettin Günaltay forms the new government of Turkey. It is the 18th government, last One-party state, single party government of the Republican People's Party. * January 17 – The first Volkswagen Beetle, VW Type 1 to arrive in the United States, a 1948 model, is brought to New York City, New York by Dutch businessman Ben Pon Sr., Ben Pon. Unable to interest dealers or importers in the Volkswagen, Pon sells the sample car to pay his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pradeep Rathnayake
Rear Admiral Pradeep Rathnayake was a Sri Lankan admiral and former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff of the Navy has been the title of the second in command of the Sri Lanka Navy. The post is held by a regular officer of the rank of Rear Admiral and is the second most senior position in the navy. Chief of Staff is charged with .... Before he served as Director General of Operation at Naval Headquarters. Prior to this appointment, he was deputy chief of staff and before that, he served as Commander Southeastern Naval Area. Career Rathnayake served as the Commander, North Central Naval Area before being DG operations. Being promoted to rear admiral he was Director Naval Projects and Plans at Navy Headquarters. He served as Principal at Merchant Marine Training School while he was Captain. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Rathnayake, Pradeep Living people Sri Lankan rear admirals Sinhalese military personnel Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayantha Kularathna
Jayantha Kularathna is a Sri Lankan admiral who is the incumbent Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy. Prior to this, he was the Commander, Eastern Naval Area. Early life and education Kularathna completed his high school from Mahanama College and then joined the Sri Lanka Navy in 1987 as an Officer Cadet of the 16th intake, in the Executive branch. Career KJ Kularatne assumed office as Commander Eastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee Trincomalee (; , ; , ), historically known as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast o ... 8 March 2022. Before that, he served as Commander of Northwestern Naval Area. Prior to his promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral on 7 August 2020, Commodore Kularathna served as Deputy Area Commander at Eastern Naval Area. From Deputy chief of staff he promoted to Chief of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyantha Perera (naval Officer)
Admiral Priyantha Perera, RSP and Bar, USP was a Sri Lankan naval officer. He was the 25th Commander of the Navy of the Sri Lanka Navy. Naval career Educated at Royal College, Colombo, Perera joined the Sri Lanka Navy in the executive branch in 1987 as an Officer Cadet of the 5th intake of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. He was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant in 1989 following his training at the General Sir John Kotalawala Defence University and Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee. He completed the Sub Lieutenant Technical Course at Naval and Maritime Academy in 1992 and specialized in Clearance Diving from the Indian Naval Diving Training School in 1994. He holds a Masters in Science Degree (Defence Studies) in Management from General Sir John Kotalawala Defence University and a Master’s Degree of Maritime Policy with Distinctions from University of Wollongong. He is a graduate of the US Naval War College, having passed the US Naval Staff Course i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upul De Silva
Rear Admiral (retired) Upul De Silva, RWP, RSP, USP, psc was a Sri Lankan admiral who served as Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy. Silva also holds the office as Commander, Western Naval Area. Prior to this appointment, he was Deputy Chief of Staff in Sri Lankan Navy. He also served as the Commandant of Volunteer Naval Force at the Volunteer Naval Force Headquarters.{{Cite web , title=Deputy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Upul De Silva calls on Commander of the Navy , url=https://www.timesonline.lk/news-online/Deputy-Chief-of-Staff-Rear-Admiral-Upul-De-Silva-calls-on-Commander-of-the-Navy/2-1135048 , access-date=2022-06-22 , website=Times Online , language=English Early life and education Upul De Silva educated at Bandarawela Central College. After join Sri Lanka Navy, he has had his basic training at Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee, then completed Sub Lieutenant Technical Course in India. Admiral Silva completed his Command and Staff Course at Naval Staff College, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishantha Ulugetenne
Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, RSP and Bar, VSV, USP is a former senior Sri Lanka Navy officer. He served as 24th Commander of the Navy of the Sri Lanka Navy and current Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba. Early life and education Educated at the prestigious Royal College, Colombo, where he was prefect and a Regimental Sergeant Major of the college cadet platoon that won the Hermann Loos Trophy twice. Ulugetenne has gained a Masters of Arts in defence studies from King's College London, master's degree on maritime policy from the University of Wollongong and a MPhil in defence and strategic studies from the University of Madras. Naval career Ulugetenne enlisted in the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet in the 13th intake in 1985 undergoing basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy. On completion of his basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy, he was commissioned as an Acting Sub Lieutenant in January 1987. In 1988, he completed the Sub Lieutenant Technical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piyal De Silva
Admiral Piyal De Silva, WWV & Bar, RWP, RSP, VSV, USP is a former senior Sri Lankan naval officer. He was the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy from 2019 to 2020. Education Educated at Dharmasoka College, in Ambalangoda he joined the navy in 1984. Naval career De Silva joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet in the 12th intake in 1984 undergoing basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy. On completion of his basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy, he was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant in February 1986. During his early career he specialized as an explosive ordnance disposal diver going on to command the elite Special Boat Squadron and the Diving Unit of the Navy. An officer of the executive branch he held sea commands as Captain of several warships. He later gained a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management, a Master of Defence and Strategic Studies and graduated from the PLA National Defence University. He was promoted t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Rosayro
Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro is a retired Sri Lankan admiral. He joined the Navy in 1982. He served as Director General Operations from 2013 to 2015 before being appointed Deputy Chief of Staff and the Commander Eastern Naval Area in 2015/2016. In May 2016, he moved to Headquarters as the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Commandant Volunteer Naval Force. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Rosayro, Neil Living people Sri Lankan rear admirals Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirimevan Ranasinghe
Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe, WWV, RWP, USP is a retired Sri Lankan admiral and the former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. Early life and education Ranasinghe received his education from St. Joseph's College, Anuradhapura and the Anuradhapura Central College. He holds an MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras and a Msc in War Studies and Defence Management from the National Defence University, Pakistan. Naval career He enlisted in the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet in its 11th Intake on 15 November 1982, undergoing basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee, where he was adjudged the best cadet and selected for an international midshipmen course at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, which he attended between 1984 and 1985. He is an anti submarine warfare specialist (having trained at INS Venduruthy), and did his Naval Staff Course in 1999 at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravindra Wijegunaratne
Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne, Weerodara Vibhushanaya, WV, Rana Wickrama Padakkama, RWP and Bar, Rana Sura Padakkama, RSP, Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya, VSV, Uttama Seva Padakkama, USP, Nishan-e-Imtiaz, NI(M), Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, ndc, Psc (Military)#Sri Lanka, psn, is a retired Sri Lankan admiral, and former Chief of the Defence Staff (Sri Lanka), Chief of Defence Staff of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces. He has also served as the Commander of the Navy (Sri Lanka), Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and held, at various times, four of the seven Naval Commands of the Sri Lanka Navy, SLN. Wijegunaratne has also served as Director Naval Operations, and is a recipient of the Weerodara Vibhushanaya. Education Born in 1962, Wijegunaratne was educated at the Royal College, Colombo from 1969. At Royal College, he was a Sri Lanka Scout Association, President's Sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
