The Cadet Government Declaration and the Awarding of Ribbon and Insignia – 2023

The Cadet Government Declaration and Awarding Ceremony of Ribbon and Insignia for the year 2023 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was held on 09th June 2023 at the Parade Square of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. The ceremony was graced by Major General MP Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Major General LCR Jayasuriya RSP ndc psc -Rector, Southern Campus KDU, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Deans of the Faculties, Senior Officers, Military Staff, Academic and Non-Academic Staff were present at the ceremony.

The aim of awarding Ribbon and Insignia is to uplift the standards of the Officer Cadets by appreciating the progress shown during the period of training. Further, this event is organized to motivate other Officer Cadets to reach high performance beyond the call of duty in their tenure as Officer Cadets. Ribbon and Insignia were awarded for the following categories: “Military Excellence”, “Academic Excellence”, “Good Conduct”, “Perfect Attendance”, “Physical Fitness”, “Marksman” and “Sportsman”.

The Cadet Government for the year 2023 was officially declared during the same ceremony where a total number of 148 Officer Cadets from Intake 37, 38 and 39 received appointments of Cadet Government.  

The Cadet Government is appointed with a view of encouraging Officer Cadets to shoulder responsibilities, maintain discipline among Officer Cadets and Day Scholars and uplift their leadership qualities. The duties of the Cadet Government are implemented according to the standing orders given by KDU. The Cadet Government comprise the ranks of University Under Officer (UUO), Deputy University Under Officer (Dy UUO), Faculty Under Officer (FUO), Troop Under Officer (TUO), University Cadet Sergeant Major (UCSM), University Cadet Quarter Master Sergeant (UCQMS), Faculty Sergeant Major (FSM), Faculty Quarter Master Sergeant (FQMS), Cadet Sergeant (C/Sgt), Cadet Corporal (C/Cpl) and Cadet Lance Corporal (C/L/Cpl). Following Officer Cadets were selected as major appointment holders of the Cadet Government for the year 2023.

Intake 37

Intake 38

Intake 39