Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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Suneth Samarakoon

Matale,Sri Lanka

Summary

A retired officer of the rank of Lieutenant Commander (Equal to the rank
Major of SL Army) of the Sri Lanka Navy with 20 years of unblemished service.
I was initially trained at the prestigious Naval and Maritime Academy,
Trincomalee and I was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour’ of the batch for my
outstanding performance. I rendered a distinguished service to the Sri Lanka
Navy with a reputation as a dedicated, professionally competent, and
inspiring leader. My illustrious career is enriched with vast experience in
various capacities especially including HRM, law enforcement, security and
training.
Being an Officer of the Naval Provost and Regulating Branch, I am a well-
disciplined, multi-skilled, key team player. I possess strong leadership and
team-building skills, and I am well accustomed to working in critical
conditions. I respect military discipline and a task-oriented, cheerful character
who works hard with enthusiasm. Further, I am a Justice of Peace (Whole
Island).
Presently I work as an Executive Security Officer in ‘Cinnamon Life City of
Dreams’ hotel.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lieutenant Commander

Sri Lanka Navy
Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
2003.04 - Current

Officer In Command/ Second In Command of Onboard Security Team - Galle August 2025 to February 2026
a. Advisor to Commander Southern Naval Area on all matters related to OBST.
b. Custodian officer of 18 armouries and overall In Charge of OBST complex.

c. Supervision officer of the Navy - OBST Operations
d.

Assistant Naval Armament Officer of Naval Armament Department - June 2023 to August 2025
 Carrying out auditing in the particular naval areas/naval bases and ships and crafts on provisions and supply
related matters
 Assisting and coordinating with Department of Police, SL Army, SL Airforce and other law enforcement
authorities.
 Conducting Naval Ceremonials, traffic handling and managing of transport facilities.
Provost Officer (Operation and Investigations) - Year 2017, 2020 and 2022
 Maintaining law and order, naval discipline and security and safety in particular naval areas/ naval bases and ships
and crafts.
 Managing human and all other resources of the department.
 Planning and executing of Provost operations in order to prevent possible crimes, corruptions, malpractices,
law-breaking, discipline breaches, misdemeanours, auditing etc.
 Carrying out auditing in the particular naval areas/ naval bases and ships and crafts on provisions and supply
related matters
Staff Officer (Internal Audit) - Year 2020 and 2021
 Carrying out internal audits covering all the aspects of Provost and Regulating directorate of Sri Lanka Navy under
the Director Provost.
 Acting as an adviser to the Director Provost on strategic level administrative matters.
 Formulating of policies and policy implementation.
Assistant Manager Cyber Investigations - Year 2017, 2018 and 2019
 Formulating Cyber Security related policies and policy implementation.
 Carrying out investigations on Cyber Crime and Cyber Security related issues in Sri Lanka Navy.
 Assisting Police and other law enforcement bodies and internal authorities on Cyber Crime and Cyber Security
related issues.
 Conducting training on Cyber Crime and Cyber Security for naval personnel.
Office in Charge of Provost and Regulating School (Naval and Maritime Academy) - Year 2014 to 2016
 Training designing, planning, executing of training modules for Provost officer and sailor under trainees.
 Administration and managing of directing staff.
 Performing as an instructor for all levels of training (Officer and other rankers training).
 Coordinating with naval and non-naval training resources respected to training affaires.
Provost Officer (Administration and Ceremonial) - Year 2011 to 2013
 Administrating and managing human and all other resources of Provost departments under particular naval
areas/ naval bases.
 Monitoring provisions and other supply related activities of the naval areas and bases.
 Carrying out naval ceremonial duties and traffic controlling including enforcing traffic laws.
Duties at Battle Fronts - 2004 to 2009
 Carrying out onboard and ground security duties at the time of war at Eastern, Northern and Western Naval commands
and crew handling duties of large troop movements and battle shipments.

Education

Master of Science (Reading) - Business Administration

General Sir Jhon Kothelawala Defence University
Ratmalana, Colombo District
2025.01 - 2026.01

Skills

 Administration
 Policy Formulating and
Implementation
 Security Setting Up
 Decision Making, Critical
Thinking and Problem Solving
 Sound Leadership Skills
 Investigation
 IT Literacy
 Emergency Responding
 Public Speaking
 Interpersonal Skills

  • Security protocol compliance
  • Shipboard system operation
  • Warship recognition
  • Weapons handling safety
  • Radar operation
  • Shipboard firefighting trained
  • Fleet tactics
  • Military drills coordination
  • Weapons handling
  • Combat training
  • Strategic leadership
  • Fire fighting
  • First aid and CPR
  • Vessel maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Troop commanding
  • Weapons training
  • Battlefield strategy
  • Firearms safety and maintenance

Languages

English
Fluent
Sinhala
Fluent

Accomplishments

Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal-1979

Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal - 1979 Clasp
East Humanitarian Operation Medal Clasp
East Humanitarian Operation Medal
North Humanitarian Operation Medal Clasp

North Humanitarian Operation Medal

North and East Operation Medal

North and East Operation Medal Clasp
Purna Bhumi Padakkama

Seva Padakkama

Sevabhimani Padakkama

75th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal

Sri Lanka Navy 75th Anniversary Commemoration Medal

Certification

Diploma Certificate for OSH

Boatmaster Grade I license

Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)

NVQ level 5 Certificate for OSH

Intermediate Level Lifesaving certificate

Basic Lifesaving and CPR certificate

Timeline

Master of Science (Reading) - Business Administration

General Sir Jhon Kothelawala Defence University
2025.01 - 2026.01

Lieutenant Commander

Sri Lanka Navy
2003.04 - Current
Suneth Samarakoon