Nishantha Ulugetenne

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Admiral

Nishantha Ulugetenne
AllegianceFlag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka
Service/branchNaval Ensign of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka Navy
Years of service1985–2022
Rank Admiral
UnitExecutive branch, 4th Fast Attack Flotilla
Commands held
Battles/wars Sri Lankan Civil War
Awards
Alma mater Royal College, Colombo
Spouse(s)Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne
Other work Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba

Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, RSP and Bar, VSV, USP is a former senior Sri Lanka Navy officer. He served as 24th Commander of the Navy of the Sri Lanka Navy and current Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba. [1]

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Early life and education

Educated at the prestigious Royal College, Colombo, where he was prefect and a Regimental Sergeant Major of the college cadet platoon that won the Hermann Loos Trophy twice. Ulugetenne has gained a Masters of Arts in defence studies from King's College London, master's degree on maritime policy from the University of Wollongong and a MPhil in defence and strategic studies from the University of Madras. [2]

Ulugetenne enlisted in the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet in the 13th intake in 1985 undergoing basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy. On completion of his basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy, he was commissioned as an Acting Sub Lieutenant in January 1987. In 1988, he completed the Sub Lieutenant Technical Course in India and specialized in gunnery having attended the Indian Navy Gunnery School in Kochi. Having specialized in naval gunnery, he played a key role in introducing guided missile capability to naval fleet with the introduction of Fast Missile Vessels in 2000. He graduated from the Joint Services Command and Staff College having followed the Advanced Command Staff Course gaining psc (j) and a MA in defence studies from the King's College London. Ulugetenne attend the National Defense College, India and gained a MPhil defence and strategic studies from the University of Madras. [2]

Having held several sea and shore commands, including the command of Long Patrol Boats, Fast Attack Crafts, Landing Crafts, Fast Gun and Fast Missile Vessels. He has held several senior positions in the navy. These include Deputy Director Naval (Projects and Plans), Commanding Officer - 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, Director Naval Weapons, Director Naval Intelligence, Deputy Area Commander (North), Director General Services, Commander Southern Naval Area and Commandant, Volunteer Naval Force. [2]

He was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in June 2015. He was appointed Chief of Staff of the Navy in May 2019. Prior to his appointment as Chief of Staff, he was serving as Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander Western Naval Area. He was serving as Chief of Staff when he was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed Commander of the Navy by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 15 July 2020. [2] He retired from active service on 18th December, 2022.

Later work

Admiral Ulugetenne was designated as Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in October 2023 and presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel 13 February 2024. [3] [4]

Honors

His decorations include Rana Sura Padakkama twice for gallantry; Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya and Uttama Seva Padakkama for meritorious service. Other medals he has gained over the years include, the Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, the Sri Lanka Navy 50th Anniversary Medal, the Sewabhimani Padakkama, the Sewa Padakkama, the 50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal, the Eastern Humanitarian Operations Medal, the Northern Humanitarian Operations Medal, the North and East Operations Medal, the Purna Bhumi Padakkama, the Desha Putra Sammanaya, the Vadamarachchi Operation Medal and the Riviresa Campaign Services Medal. [2]

Rana sura medal.svg Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal bar.svg Uttama Seva ribbon bar.svg Sri Lanka Navy 50th Anniversary Medal ribbon bar.svg

Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal ribbon bar.svg Sewabhimani Padakkama ribbon bar.svg Sewa Padakkama ribbon bar.svg 50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal.svg

Desha Putra Sammanaya ribbon bar.svg Eastern Humanitarian Operations Medal ribbon bar.svg Northern Humanitarian Operations Medal ribbon bar.svg North and East Operations Medal ribbon bar.svg

Purna Bhumi Padakkama ribbon bar.svg Vadamarachchi Operation Medal ribbon bar.svg Riviresa Campaign Services Medal ribbon bar.svg

His badges include: the Fast Attack Craft (FAC) Squadron Pin, the Surface Warfare Badge Commendation Badge, the Naval intelligent Badge, Commendation Badge and the Qualified in Command and Staff Course Badge.

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References

  1. ↑ "Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne assumes duties as Chief of Staff of the Navy". Daily News. Sri Lanka. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne appointed as the 24th Commander of the Navy". news.navy.lk. Sri Lanka Navy. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  3. ↑ "Orientation program held for 10 new SL foreign envoys". newswire.lk. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Former Navy Commander presents credentials as envoy to Cuba". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
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Preceded by Commander of the Navy
July 2020 - December 2022		Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Staff of the Navy
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