Sri Lanka Armoured Corps marks 57th anniversary today

The Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC), one of the most widely acclaimed pioneering regiments in the Army, marks its 57th anniversary today. The SLAC has produced four former Army Commanders, including the incumbent one and military veterans, like the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, Secretaries to the Defence Ministry, Chiefs of Staff, Commandants of Army Volunteer Forces, Northern and Eastern Commanders, directors, military attaches, etc.

A series of commemorative anniversary arrangements have been launched after religious ceremonies and wreath-laying at the SLAC monument, got under way during the first week of December.

The opening of the new archway entrance at Modera SLAC Regimental Headquarters, new Officers Mess building on Wednesday by the Defence Secretary and other new projects epitomise the 57th anniversary milestone of the SLAC Regiment.

SLAC with its motto, ‘Whither the fates call’ saw its birth as the First Cavalry Regiment of the Army, 1st Reconnaissance Regiment.

On October 10, 1955, Armour commenced its journey after Ceylon Armoured Corps was raised under the leadership of General D S Attygalle.