'Cormorant Strike' in Full Swing

A joint Army, Navy and Air Force exercise code-named 'Cormorant Strike' conducted between 21 to 29 Nov in Silawaturai, Mannar. Around 2,500 Security Forces personnel are taking part in the exercise.

In addition 40 naval and aircraft including SLNS Shakthi naval vessel, Kafir aircraft, MI 24 helicopters, Y12 and MI 17 joined in the exercise. Sri Lanka Army commandos and Special Forces directly involved in ground battle. The amphibious landing was jointly coordinated by senior security officials in the Tri-Forces.

"This exercise commenced on 21 November, since then troops have been deployed for the preliminary operations and main operation too. These troops have to regain the entire territory that has been declared as an enemy area," Military spokesman Major General Ubaya Medawala said.

Through this exercise, different levels of command will be evaluated, especially in command ability, decision making ability, and how they prepare different plans to match the concept already evaluated and need to put into practice.

Through this exercise the gained pluses as well as shortcomings will be taken into consideration, he added.

This is the first time in the history of Sri Lankan Security Forces that such a joint exercise is held. Military exercises are to be conducted regularly to gauge and assess military effectiveness of any army or armed forces, Major General Ubaya Medawala said addressing media in Silawatura, Mannar.

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