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362 naval recruits pass out from Boossa upon completion of basic training
The passing out parade of the 240th intake of Professional and Volunteer recruits the Sri Lanka Navy was held at the parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa last Friday (21).
Director General Training, Rear Admiral A.A.R.K. Perera was the Chief Guest.
During the passing out ceremony, outstanding recruits during the basic training period, received awards in recognition of their performances. Accordingly, Recruit E.A.C Rohitha (XS 118180) was adjudged the Best Recruit and recruit K.M.S.K.K Chandrasekara (WM 118376) won the award for the Recruit with the Highest Aggregate in all subjects. Meanwhile, recruit K.R.E.K. Perera (LLLR 118342) secured the title as the Best Marksman and recruit L.G.S.D. Kumara (XH 118235) and recruit G.B.H.B. Dharmashri (WH 118385) won the awards for Best Sportsman and Best Sportswoman respectively. The ‘Mihikatha’ Division was selected as the Best Division of the 240th intake.