Revised National Defence Policy to strengthen National Security: Def. Secy

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The success or the failure on the battlefield depends upon the leader who is wise enough to understand the context and bold enough to pursue success, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne said.

Wisdom and knowledge intertwined with professionalism for an officer are considered foremost as these will decide the ultimate end state in a battle, Gen Gunaratne remarked, therefore, we are in desperate need of highly qualified, skilled and professional officers to guide our forces towards a challenging and demanding future.

He expressed these remarks giving prominence to the future military leaders reading for their professional expertise at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Colombo.

Addressing the student officers of ‘Course Number 16’, as the Guest Speaker of the day at the DSCSC’s Auditorium today (Dec 05), he said “amongst military colleges all over the world, the Command and Staff Course is recognised as one of the most demanding leadership and management courses”.

Mentioning military leaders are there to perform in military spheres possible, he said the government will expect an officer to lead his men to safeguard the country’s people against any threat perceived whether it is manmade or natural.

Further mentioning the necessity of a robust security mechanism for the country, he revealed that the government has taken necessary steps to review the prevailing ‘National Defence Policy’ which was drafted a couple of years back and also said that the revised ‘National Defence Policy and Strategy’ would give new impetus to strengthen the National Security mechanism through an inclusive, futuristic and comprehensive manner addressing wider security concerns affecting Sri Lanka.

It will provide a clear and concise framework for the national security apparatus to take proactive actions to mitigate threats and ensure a safer, secure and thriving country, he added.

The Defence Secretary also praised the Commandant, faculty and staff of the DSCSC for their unwavering efforts exerted to uphold the glory and values of the DSCSC whilst conducting the course curriculum.

He extended his wishes to all the student officers for success in their future endeavours culminating the speech.

Mementoes were also exchanged between the Defence Secretary and the DSCSC Commandant Maj. Gen. Lasantha Rodrigo to mark the visit of the Guest Speaker. Gen. Gunaratne also presented the book authored by him “Road to Nandikadal” to the College during the session.

Military Liaison Officer of the Ministry of Defence Maj. Gen. Dinesh Nanayakkara, Chief Instructors of tri forces wings of the DSCSC, members of the faculty, senior officers and student officers including the foreign military students were present at the occasion.

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Comments - 18

Lankan Tuesday, 06 December 2022 12:09 AM

This is only way to win election and make people poor and poor ...people are starving and in the name of national security you want to spend more and more money on defense...who is going to attack us ..?.Is it Zahran to come out of his grave ?.is it LTTE to come out of graves ? Who else ?. Is it someone else ? Don't waste money instead allocate a lot for welfare of people

Cheers Tuesday, 06 December 2022 12:16 AM

Thank you kamal for guiding and keeping our country safe and sound and also eliminating tamil tigers and the Muslim terrorist who terrorised our country killing our innocent civilians for no reason and the foreign elements and involvement was also defeated by our forces thanks to a vibrant leader like mahinda and Gotabaya who gave leadership to crush it

Boots on the floor Tuesday, 06 December 2022 12:54 AM

You have 330,000 armed forces and thousands of navy, airforce and police. It should be a child’s play for you to talk about national security. What’s the perceived fear about national security? Can you name your opponent or the country you feel a threat to Sri Lanka ? Your post is a disgrace.

Roshan samarathunga Tuesday, 06 December 2022 03:45 AM

Tobe honest this bloke needs to be educated about national freedom and inclusive society. He needs to understand about Sri Lanka is belong to every citizen in the country not for few families. We need Tamil educated president and Muslim prime minister. We need to respect the minorities in the country not spreading all for one family not for the poor folks

Roisin Tuesday, 06 December 2022 04:21 AM

Do you think Russia will attack Sri Lanka too, mr. Gunaratne? Or is the army intend to join a peacemission somewhere in the world? Why do you need a big army like this for otherwise? Maybe killing your own civilians again? What about spending this money on the suffering people?

Abd Tuesday, 06 December 2022 06:58 AM

Now national defense mainly how to give security to rulers who don’t have mandate, and how to guard their henchmen who are looting the country in broad daylight,so you need more water cannons,chili power out dated teargas for that purpose

Ram Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:12 AM

We have no threat to National Security. The foreseeable threat is to all of us by the government led by Ranil

Waco Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:29 AM

“ When the going is Tough, Tough get going”

Sambo Tuesday, 06 December 2022 08:06 AM

To revise national security or suppress the public and the freedom of speach.

johan Tuesday, 06 December 2022 09:23 AM

Country has to be protected from SLPP terrorists and thugs other than that there is no problem in regard to national security and defense

Mizaru Tuesday, 06 December 2022 09:33 AM

Bald Uncle, firstly you are the OL qualified man who joined the army as a cadet. You knew you had no further in higher studies. 90% state revenue goes for paying the salaries and pensions of government servants. Of the 70% is for the salaries of the armed forces. Sri Lanka has the tenth largest armed force in the world. It is bigger that the UK armed forces. it is time the armed forces are trimmed as Sri Lanka is a small bankrupt country.

Silva Tuesday, 06 December 2022 10:01 AM

How many billions this army costs. There should be a restructuring as well. 50% of it is useless. Further all this square heads on top drawing huge salaries and doing nothing. Cut it.

Anura Jayantha Tuesday, 06 December 2022 10:39 AM

You must be working with the president on this plan..when are you going to question the president on his responsibility on the zaharan attack? You guys have ruined the respect people have for the uniform by licking the boots of politicians..sorry to say!

molligoda Tuesday, 06 December 2022 03:02 PM

Politicians and teh army are the two curses in this ocuntry that is alike a leech sucking the poor tax payer who gets nothung in return for the tax he pays

dickie bird Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:23 PM

Gen. KG, get the military Police to round up all deserters and ex-servicemen involved in the under world and crime and drug running

jeewaka Tuesday, 06 December 2022 07:40 PM

Kamal GU..a disgrace to the job,,should be chased out asap. Sri lanka should have a navy becuase it has to guard the coast 25,000 will be max. Army should be reduced to 10,000 .police should cut down to 25,000 .airforce should be less than 10,000 . do not give rouges of the parliment any protection...

The right thing to do Wednesday, 07 December 2022 05:24 AM

The army should be massively expanded to a million service members and a million reserve members to deal with security threats

damian Wednesday, 07 December 2022 12:20 PM

Only threat is from the SL Parliament full of traitors

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