Captain PKGB Palanage

Captain PKGB Palanage is from the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment. He acquired his initial studies from Rajarata College, Polonnaruwa. On 13 July 2014, he Joined Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet to Sri Lanka Military Academy. After completion of the basic military training from Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), he was commissioned to the rank of Second Lieutenant on 27  December 2016 and posted to the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, a prestigious regiment of Sri Lanka Army and subsequently posted to 14 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment.

During his tour of duty, he has hold following important appointments:

Command Appointments

Platoon Commander – 14 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

Staff Appointments

Intelligent Officer      –   14 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

Instructor Appointments

Troop Commander – Kotelawala Defence University (Intake 36)

In recognition of his service rendered to Sri Lanka Army, He has awarded with following medals.

            75^th Anniversary of Independent Medal

            Sewabhimani Medal

            Service Medal

Bachelor of Science Degree in Military Studies – Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.

Captain Kavinda Palanage has qualified in following local and overseas courses:

• Young Officers Course 2016
• Special Infantry Operation Course 2016
• Security Course 2017
• Advance Special Infantry Operational Course 2018
• French Language Course 2018
• Intelligent Course 2019 & 2020
• Indian Commando Course 2019
• Pakistan Team Spirit Competition 2021
• Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare Course – 2021
• Young Officers Course India 2022

The areas of interest of the Senior Officer are as follows.

• Published a Research paper at the 2023 International Research Conference on the topic of “Irregular Maritime Boundary Crossing since 2000”.
• Interest on “Military History” and “Current Affairs”.
• Instructor in Leadership, Management, Customs and Etiquette.