The opening ceremony for the GR II Qualifying Course 05/2024 and GR III Qualifying Course 02/2024 was held on September 30, 2024, at the Naval & Maritime Academy Gunnery School. These courses aim to enhance sailors’ knowledge in weaponry. The GR II course includes 60 trainees undergoing a 14-week programme, while the GR III course comprises 58 trainees with a 27-week curriculum, split between academic and practical training. Commander (G) SMMLB Sakalasooriya officiated the event
