Ministry of Defence for the year 2015

118 Pages·2016·21.26 MB·English

CONTENTS
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Message of the Hon. Minister of Defence i
Message of the Hon. State Minister of Defence ii
Message of the Secretary of Ministry of Defence iii
Message from the Secretary of State Ministry of Defence iv
Vision and Mission v
Duties and the Functions of the Ministry vi
Organizational Structure of the Ministry vii
PERFORMANCE OF DIVISIONS OF THE MINISTRY
1. Policy and Planning 1
2. Defence Division 2 - 3
3. Technical Division 4 - 7
4. Parliamentary & Civil Affairs Division 8 - 9
5. Administration Division 10 - 14
6. Civil Security Division 15 - 16
7. Development Division 17
8. Finance Division 18 - 19
9. Internal Audit Division 20
10. International Relations Section 21 - 26
11. Defence Media Centre 27 - 30
12. Military Liaison Office 31 - 35
13. Office of the Chief Of Defence Staff (OCDS) 36 - 41
PERFORMANCE OF THE AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
14. Department of Coast Guard 44 - 52
15. Department of Civil Security 53 - 55
16. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 56 - 62
17. State Intelligence Service 63 - 64
18. Center for Research and Development 65 - 69
19. Joint Services Language Training Institute 70 - 71
20. Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited 72 - 75
21. Lanka Logistics and Technologies Ltd 76 - 80
22. National Cadet Corps 81 - 89
23. Ranaviru Seva Authority 90 - 97
24. Defence Services Command and Staff College 98 - 100
25. Defence Services College 101 -103

MESSAGE OF THE HON. MINISTER OF DEFENCE

A Defence Ministry is of an extreme im portance to a country and similarly, the
AAA Dn Dneuefefaenln ccPee eM rMfioninrimsistrtayrny ic sies o oRff eaanpn o eerxxtt triresem mieme ipimmoprpotoarrnttaatn ntccoee tatoo Maa ccinooiuusnnttrtrryyy aaasnn ddi tss iirmmeflii lleaacrrlltyys,, ttthhheee AAonvnnenuruaaalll l
Performance Report is important to a Ministry as it refl ects overall functioning of the
Pfeurnfocrtmioanninceg Roef ptohret Mis iimnipstorryta. nt to a Ministry as it reflects the overall functioning of the
Ministry.
Ministry.
The Ministry of Defence covers several comprehensive fi elds such as the country’s
The Ministry of Defence covers several comprehensive fi elds such as the country’s
The Ministry of Defence covers several comprehensive fields such as the country's
defence, national security, peace and territorial integrity in relation to their security
defence, national security, peace and territorial integrity in relation to their security
defence, national security, peace and territorial integrity in relation to their security
ffooccuusseess aanndd itist sc ocmommmittietdte rdo lreo tloe sttoa nsdta angda iangsta tihnes tf rtahued farnadu dc oarnrudp tcioonrr,u pprtoitoenct, hpurmotaenc t
focuses and its committed role to stand against the fraud and corruption, protect human
hruigmhtasn a nridg htot sp aronmd ottoe ppreoamceo atned p reeaccoen cainlida trieocno anmcoilniagt itohen caommomnugn tihtiee sc.ommunities.
rights and to promote peace and reconciliation among the communities.
IInn aa ccoouunnttrryy wwhhiicchh f faacceedd a a3 03 0y eyaera prr porloonlognedg evdio vleionlte cnotn cflo incflt , itchte, tDheef Denecfee nMcien iMstriyn icsatrny
In a country which faced a 30 year prolonged violent conflict, the Defence Ministry can
be described as an institution which is well-disciplined, experienced, matured
can be described as an institution which is well-disciplined, experienced, matured
be describe as an institution which is well-disciplined, experienced ,matured and with a
and with a well-organized institutional structure.
and with a well-organized institutional structure.
well-organized institutional structure.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Defence has to be up to regarding the increasing frauds and
FFuurtrhtheremrmoroer,e t,h teh eM Miniinsitsrtyr yo of fD Deefefnecnec eh hasa st oto bbee ccoonnttiinnuuoouuslsyly u upp ttoo ddaattee aanndd vviiggiillaanntt
crimes using the modern technology. It is a pre-condition that the Ministry of Defence
rreeggaardrdinign gt hteh ei nicnrceraesainsgin fgr afurdasu dasn da ncdri mcreism uessi nugs itnhge tmheo dmerond teercnh nteoclohgnyo. loItg yis. Iat pisre a-
should hold a clear vision towards the future.
cporned-ictoionnd tihtiaot nth teh Mat itnhiset rMy oinf iDsterfye nocfe D sheofeunldc eh oslhdo au lcdle haro vldis iao nc lteoawr avridssi othne tfouwtuarred. s the
fWuteu rseh.o uld commend all at the Ministry of Defence who contributed to fulfi ll its
We should commend all at the Ministry of Defence who contributed to fulfill its
enormous responsibilities and duties in a successful manner.
enormous responsibilities and duties in a successful manner.
We should commend all at the Ministry of Defence who contributed to fulfi ll its
While paying tribute to war heroes for eliminating terrorism from the country, the
enormous responsibilities and duties in a successful manner.
While paying tribute to war heroes for eliminating terrorism from the country, I wish to
continuous attention paid by the Ministry for the welfare of the war heroes and their
stfaatme itlhieast tihs el acuodnatbinleu.ous attention paid by the Ministry for the welfare of the war heroes
While paying tribute to war heroes for eliminating terrorism from the country, the
and their families is laudable.
continuous attention paid by the Ministry for the welfare of the war heroes and
Everybody should appreciate the great service rendered by the Secretary of Defence and
Etthhveeei rroy ffbfiao mdciyial lisseh soo fui slt dhl aea upMdpairnebiclseitar.t ye athned gI rweaist hs etrhveimce erveenrdye rseudc cbeys st hien Stheecirre ctahrayl loefn gDienfge nsecrev aicned
thfeo r othffei cMiaolst hoefr lathned .Ministry and I wish them every success in their service for the
MEovtehreyrblaonddy. should appreciate the great service rendered by the Secretary of Defence
and the offi cials of the Ministry and I wish them every success in their challenging
Maithripala Sirisena
service for the Motherland.
Minister of Defence
Maithripala Sirisena
Minister of Defence
Maithripala Sirisena

Minister of Defence

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MESSAGE OF THE HON. STATE MINISTER OF DEFENCE

TThhee SSttaattee MMiinniissttrryy ooff DDeeffeennccee, , wwiitthh ccoonnssidideerraatitoionn aanndd ccoonnsstatannt te ennggaaggeemmeennt tr ergegaradrdiningg
tthhee sseeccuurriittyy ooff tthhee ccoouunnttrryy,, hhaass u unnddeer rt hthe ei nisntsrturcutcitoinosn sa nadn dg ugiudiadnacnec oe fo Hf iHs Eisx Ecexlcleenllceyn ctyh e
tphree spirdeesnidt eannt da ntdh et hMe Minsintesrt eor fo fd edfeefnecnec,e ,l alauunncchheedd nnuummeerroouuss ffoorrmmaall pprrooggrraammmmeess ffoor rt hthe e
wweellffaarree ooff tthhee wwaarr hheerrooeess..
SSppeecciiaallllyy,, wwe ein iitniaittieadt etdh e tVhier usVairrau Psarroag raPmromgrea wmhmiceh wis hainc he spise ciaanl persopgercaimalm ep rtoagrgreatminmg e
tthaerg weetilnfagr et hoef thwee wlfaarr eh eorof etsh. eIt iws saur chceesrsofeusl.l yI ti misp lesumcecnetsesdf uislllayn dim wpildeem, pernotvedid iinsgla Vnidr uwsairdae ,
pprriovviliedginegs foVri rtuhsea wrae lpfarrive iolefg mese mfobre rtsh oef wwealrf ahreer oo ffa mmielimesb. eIrns aodfd itwioanr , hmearnoy fsatmepisli ehsa.v eIn
been taken to upgrade the physical facilities and quality of the Batalanda Defence Services
addition, many steps have been taken to upgrade the physical facilities and quality of the
& Staff College. I mention with pleasure that, the participation of foreign security officer
Batalanda Defence Services & Staff College. I mention with pleasure that, the
in the courses offered by the college has increased. Special attention has been directed
participation of foreign security officer in the courses offered by the college has
toward matters of National Cadet Corps and action has been taken to develop facilities at
increased. Special attention has been directed toward matters of National Cadet Corps
the Rantabe training center. At present we are building new relations internationally for
and action has been taken to develop facilities at the Rantabe training center. At present
the progression of the National Cadet training opportunities in future.
we are building new relations internationally for the progression of the National Cadet
Dtruairniningg t ohep proercteunnti tpieass ti,n wfuet uwree.r e able to upgrade physical facilities of the kurunagala
Defence College and new buildings were construction for the school children sincere hope
During the recent past, we were able to upgrade physical facilities of the kurunagala
is to further upgrade the facilities of the slave island Defence Services College and at
Defence College and new buildings were construction for the school children sincere
present, construction of the four storied hostel building is in progress.
hope is to further upgrade the facilities of the slave island Defence Services College and
Aats ptrhees eMnitn, icsotenrs torfu cthtieo Sn toatfe t hMe ifnoiustrr yst oofr iDede fheonsctee,l mbuyi lgdriantgit uisd ein g poreosg troe sths.e entire Ministry
Staff including the Secretary, Mr. A.P.G. Kithsiri, the Additional Secretary and the Senior
As the Minister of the State Ministry of Defence, my gratitude goes to the entire
Assistant Secretary who provide special contribution to successfully continue these tasks.
WMei nhiastvrey bSeteanff winocrlkuidnign gw tihthe tSheec sroeltea royb, jMecrt.i vAe. Po.fG s.u cKciethsssfiuril,l yth iem Apldedmiteionntianlg S tehcer etatargrye taendd
pthroeg Sraemnimore As asnsids tIa notf fSere cmreyt agrrya twituhdoe p troo valild we hspoe acriea ld ceodnictraitbeudt itoon a ctoh iseuvcincges istf.ully continue
these tasks. We have been working with the sole objective of successfully implementing
the targeted programmes and I offer my gratitude to all who are dedicated to achieving
Ruwan Wijewardane
it.
State Minister of Defence

Ruwan Wijewardane
State Minister of Defence

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MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF DEFENCE
Message from the Secretary of Defence

As the pioneer who shouldered creating a peaceful and secure country for our nation, It is
Miensissetrnyti aol fa Dnde fteimnceely palnady,e do fa h pigihveostta ln artoiolen atlo imcrpeoarttea nac ep etoa creefvuile wan tdh es epcruorgere essn voifr othnem deuntti.e s
To review the progress of the duties of 2015 is essential, timely and of highest national
performed by the Ministry in 2015.
importance.

After ending nearly a three decade long war with the accelerated development process along with
The reconstruction, resettlement and rehabilitation carried out to the victims of nearly a
providing the basic necessities to the victims of war which include reconstruction, relocation and
three decade war is of great value. We have a success story to share on our accelerated
rehabilitation carried out by the Ministry is of great value.
development process along with providing the basic necessities to the war victims.

DuDriunrgin tgh eth lea slta syte yaer awr hwilee hwavee h eanvseu reends unraetido nnaalt isoencaulr istye caunrdit, ya an neeww p phhasaes eo fo fd edveevleolpompemnte nhta s
hasc ocmommmenecnedc.e dT,h inso its lnimot iotinnlgy loimnliyte tdo t op hpyhsyiscicaal l iinnffrraassttrruuccttuurree; tthheerree a arere c lcelaera sri ginnds iocfa stioocniasl oanf d
socsipailr iatunadl asdpviraintuceaml eandtv. aAnsc ae mMeinnits. tTryh, ew Mithi nthies ttrhyr eoef fDorecefes nacned walil toht hthere etnhtriteiees f hoarsc egso ta tnodg eathlle r
othwerit he ndteidtiiecsa thioans tgoo ftu tlofiglle tthhies rp wubiltihc gnereedat. dedication to fulfill this public need.

WeW hea vhaev tea tkaekne ne evveerryy ppoossssiibbllee sstetepp t ot ose sceucreu rthee t hwea rw vaicrt ovriyc taonrdy s oaffe gouuarr dv athliea dnitg snoitlyd oiefr osu ar nwda r
safeguard the dignity of our war heroes. With local and international accusations we have
hero’s giving the top priority for providing the necessities. With local and international
stood firm and managed to win the trust which is a great significant victory.
accusations we have stood firm and managed to win the trust which is a significant victory.

While appreciating the social values and preparing the background to achieve sustainable
While appreciating the social values and, for preparing the background to achieve sustainable
development to our nation, I wish you strength and your commitment to create a peaceful,
development to our Nation, I wish you strength in the coming years and your commitment to
secure nation for our future generation.
create a peaceful, secure nation for our future generation.
I th ank the three Forces, Ministry, all other establishments and employees who committed
enoI rtmhaonuks ltyhe t oth breuei lfdo rac esse,c Murien insatrtyio, nal.l other establishments and employees who have committed
enormously to build a secure and free nation.

Eng .Karunasena Hettiarachchi
Eng. Karunasena Hettiaarachchi
Secretary
MiSneisctrreyta oryf Defence
Ministry of Defence

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Performance Report 2015 – Ministry of Defence iii

MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE MINISTRY

OF DEFENCE

After three decades, the Motherland is once again moving forward in a new direction
After three decades, the Motherland is once again moving forward in a new direction
through peace and reconciliation. Passing the post-war period, Sri Lanka has currently
through peace and reconciliation. Passing the post-war period, Sri Lanka has currently
entered a victorious new dawn in the fields of economy, Socio-politics and culture. The
entered a victorious new dawn in the fields of economy, Socio-politics and culture. The
Ministry of Defence is shouldering the grave responsibility of ensuring the safety and
Ministry of Defence is shouldering the grave responsibility of ensuring the safety and of
of our country which is trying to face the challenges of achieving global developmental
our country which is trying to face the challenges of achieving global developmental
targets. The State Ministry of Defence, under the guidance of Hon. Ruwan Wijewardana,
targets. The State Ministry of Defence, under the guidance of Hon. Ruwan Wijewardana,
the State Ministry of Defence, is contributing its own energy and strength to supporting the
the State Ministry of Defence, is contributing its own energy and strength to supporting
Ministry of Defence in upholding that responsibility.
the Ministry of Defence in upholding that responsibility.

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and fpoarretiicginpa tciaodn eotsf , loccoaml manedn cfoinregi gcno cnasdtreutsc, ticoonm mofe n0c3in gfo cuorn-ssttorurcietido nh oofs t0e3ls fionu rt-hsteo rDieedf ence
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workCshoollpeg eo rigna Kniuzreudn aagta ltah ea nRd atnheta imn-bheo utsrea itnrainingi ncge nwtoerrk sihno op rodregra ntoiz eedn hata nthcee Rthanet afmrabtee rnity,
unityt raanindin egf ficecnietenrc iyn oorfd tehr et oo effinhcaenrcs eo tfh eth firsa tMerninitiys,t ruyn iatyr ea nodn leyff iac ihenacnyd fouf lt haem oofnfigce orsu or fm any
achietvheism Meinntiss.try are only a handful among our many achievements.

The baby in mother‟s lap today is the future citizen of tomorrow. Our duty and
The baby in mother’s lap today is the future citizen of tomorrow. Our duty and responsibility
responsibility today is to leave the legacy of a safe and secure country for the future
today is to leave the legacy of a safe and secure country for the future citizens. Within
citizens. Within a short duration the Defence Services Command & Staff College, the
a short duration the Defence Services Command & Staff College, the Defence Services
Defence Services College, Ranaviru Sewa Authority and National Cadet Corps which
College, Ranaviru Sewa Authority and National Cadet Corps which fall within the scope
fall within the scope of the State Ministry of Defence have maintained optimum
of the State Ministry of Defence have maintained optimum performance and I hereby
performance and I hereby offer my highest gratitude to all the staff members for their

offer my highest gratitude to all the staff members for their dedication and to Mr.Eng.
dedication and to Mr.Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi, the Secretary of the Ministry of
Karunasena Hettiarachchi, the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence who provided constant
Defence who provided constant support to successfully accomplish the functions of this
support to successfully accomplish the functions of this Ministry.
Ministry.

A.P.GA.. PK.Git.h Ksiitrhisiri
Duties and Functions of the Ministry
Secretary
Secretary

State Ministry of Defence
State Ministry of Defence

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