Major is a rank in the Sri Lanka Army. The rank insignia for a major is the Sri Lankan emblem. It ranks below lieutenant colonel and above

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. The equivalent is Lieutenant-Commander in the Sri Lanka Navy and Squadron Leader in the Sri Lanka Air Force. From 1949 to 1972, in the Ceylon Army the rank insignia for a major was a crown, similar to the of the British Army Major. A major of the Sri Lanka Army would usually commanding independent companies, squadrons and

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, but those that were organically part of a regiment or battalion were still usually commanded by captains. They would be

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of battalions in infantry or regiments (in the artillery and armoured regiments) as well as serve as Brigade majors. During the Sri Lankan Civil War majors commanded area commands known as military sectors and have commanded battalions in combat. In 1947, at its formation the uniform of the Serjeant-at-arms of the Sri Lankan Parliament was molded on uniforms of a major.

Notable majors

* G. S. Jayanath - Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient *

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- Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient * E. A. Nugawela - first

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) 400 metres gold medalist.

References

*Army, Sri Lanka. (1st Edition - October 1999). ''"50 YEARS ON" - 1949-1999'', Sri Lanka Army.

External links

Sri Lanka ArmyMinistry of Defence, Public Security, Law & Order - Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri LankaThree Service Commanders promoted : Official Government News Portal
Military ranks of the Sri Lanka Army {{mil-rank-stub

Notable majors

See also

References

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