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| Sunday, 11 September 2005 |
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Thrills and spills
Commando training is one of the most arduous examinations that a soldier undergoes, once he passes the initial examinations. The demonstration put on show, after the Passing Out, was hair-raising and unbelievable. Instructors of the Commando Regiment put on a display that defies words.
They jumped, they walked on tight ropes and did free falls from colourful parachutes. The parachute jump was done after a free fall of 700 feet, and then the parachuter opened out the parachute, all on his own and jumped a height of a 300 feet, amazing it was. These Commandos are men, trained to face the most difficult of situations. In times of danger they have to be prepared to face the highest of risks. They are prepared to face any trial and tribulation.
The Commando training enables them to handle VIP security and
anti-hijacking. They are also trained in
Major General W. U. B. Edirisinghe was the Chief Guest at the Passing Out Parade. He is Adjutant General of the Sri Lanka Army Headquarters and Colonel of the Commando Regiment. |
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It was a cool morning and a breeze was wafting
through, when 122 soldiers and four officers of the Sri Lanka Army's 35th
Batch of Commandos passed out at Kuda Oya. 
All Commandos are given a Red Beret, once they qualify at the stiff
regiment of the Commando trials. At the passing out, a badge symbolising
two swords are pinned onto the lapel of their collars, by mothers of
soldiers. 
small group operations which
paves the way for major assaults, Long Range Reconnaissance and in
parachute jumping. 
