Major General Jagath Alwis Appointed New Jaffna Commander
Major General K. Jagath Alwis has been appointed as the new Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J), effective from Friday (28) by the Commander of the Army. He is also to take over as the Colonel Commandant, Military Intelligence Corps beginning 10 December 2014.
His predecessor, Major General Udaya Perera, has been appointed the Director General General Staff (DGGS) at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff with effect from 1 December 2014.
Major General H.C.P Goonetilleke who had been serving as the Director General General Staff at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, has been appointed as the Chief of Staff, Joint Staff at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, effective from 1 December 2014.
Major General J.C Rambukpotha who was serving as the Chief of Staff, Joint Staff at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, is to take up an overseas appointment shortly.(KH/SLArmy)
