INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku, the present Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the
as the Commander Security Forces Jaffna before he took office as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army on 12 December 2021, has
Major General Jagath Kodituwakku will take office as the 60th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army on Wednesday (8 June 2022).Brief profile
of Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku:Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku RWP RSP ndu has held many significant appointments of Sri Lanka Army
as the Commander Infantry Brigade, General Officer Commanding of Infantry Division, the Quarter Master General of Sri Lanka Army and
Commander Security Forces Jaffna before he took office as the Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army.He was born on 26 November 1967 in
Galle and is a proud product of St
He joined the Sri Lanka Army on 27 October 1986 as an Officer Cadet to the Regular Intake 26
After completing basic training at Sri Lanka Military Academy and Pakistan Military Academy, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and
posted to 3rd Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry.During his illustrious military career, he has served in varying appointments in different
capacities, mostly in high intensity operational environments in which he was recognized as a valiant infantryman
Throughout his career he has been an excellent commander, instructor and a thorough staff officer
He is a personality with strong attention to detail with considerable leadership abilities.Owing to his excellent command skills and
decision making ability he has been assigned with many command responsibilities
He commanded infantry platoons and infantry companies of the Light Infantry, showing exemplary leadership
Later he had the distinguished privilege of commanding the 10th Battalion the Sri Lanka Light Infantry
As a highly experienced and qualified professional he has shown abilities of developing and executing tactical and strategic plans
Hence he earned the distinction of commanding 532 and 512 Infantry Brigades, 66 Infantry Division and Security Forces Jaffna of the Sri
He had the privilege of being the Commandant of both the prestigious Infantry Training Centre and Army Training School in Sri Lanka Army.As
a staff officer, he has served in various capacities and has held key appointments in various institutes including Army Headquarters
Some of the significant of them are; General Staff Officer 1 at the Infantry Division
He was also the Centre Commandant of the regimental Centre Sri Lanka Light Infantry where he initiated many actions to enhance
administration and welfare of officers and others ranks of the regiment.He is passionate and highly effective with success as an instructor,
and served as a Directing Staff and a Senior Instructor at the Institute of Peace Support Operations in Sri Lanka and earned the distinction
in Democratic Republic of Congo
He also took part in a Military Observer and Peacekeeping Training Course in the Islamic republic of Iran prior to his assignment.Major
General Jagath Kodithuwakku is a strong communicator, advocate counselor, and relationship developer
counselor and holds an Advanced Certificate in Guidance and Counseling from the Institute of Psychological Studies
Owing to his exceptional negotiating skills he has been awarded the membership at the Sri Lanka Institute of Professional Counselors
He is also a distinguished graduate of Asia Pacific Centre for Security Studies USA, where he completed the Comprehensive Crisis Management
His knowledge is widened with the overseas exposure in the country such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Mongolia, Indonesia and
USA.Also he completed mastering education of Strategic and Resilience Studies at the National Resilience Institute of the Republic of
He has also attended the Pacific Area Security Sector Working Group (PASSWG) training program at the Mongolian Armed Forces Special
Operations Command, Pacific Joint Special Operations University in Mongolia
Further, he is the country representative for the International Convention on prohibition cluster munitions in Geneva, Switzerland.Major
General Kodithuwakku has been awarded with many medals and honours for his distinguished conduct, bravery, dedication and loyalty to the
organization; Rana Wickrama Paddakama, Rana Sura Padakkama, Deshaputhra Paddakkama, Eastern Humanitarian Operation Medal, Wanni Humanitarian
Operation Medal, Poorna Bhumi Padakkama, North and East Operations Medal with three clasps, Rivirasa Campaign Service Medal, 50th
Independence Anniversary Medal, Sri Lanka Army 50th Anniversary Medal, Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Services Medal, United Nations Observer
Medal in Democratic Republic of Congo, Videsha Seva Padakkama, Sewabhimani Padakkama and Pasasum Sewa Padakkama
With all his skills and experience, at present he is providing a great contribution to uplift and maintain the Sinhalese martial art namely
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