The objective of this process is twofold. First it provides an opportunity for patriotic men and women of Sri Lanka who have attained high professional capacity to contribute towards national security in the fields of their choosing as and when the requirement arises. It also promotes personal development of these individuals and the opportunity for them to be recognized as part of one of the most prestigious organizations in the country. Secondly this is a means of force multiplication especially in a post conflict scenario. These individuals who are oriented towards a disciplined and patriotic professional style are inclined to put country before self in crises and will be better geared to perform in demanding situations in the better interest of the nation.

The first batch of 49 professionals were enlisted on 21 July 2014. They underwent a training programme at the Volunteer Force Training School in Diyatalawa from 22 July 2014 to 23 August 2014.The second batch of 45 professionals were enlisted on 14 October 2014. They underwent a training programme at the Volunteer Force Training School in Diyatalawa from 15 October 2014 to 21 November 2014. These professional are from the fields of medicine, engineering, CEO and Managing Directors of the private sector from the plantations, petroleum, media, aviation, hospitality, and Officials from the Public Sector in the fields of academia, sports, aesthetics and customs. The first annual camp for these professionals was held from 27 January 2016 to 29 January 2016 at the Volunteer Force Training School Diyatalawa with the participation of 77 professionals. Professionals from the first batch received their commission on 3 February 2016. Professionals of the second batch received their commission on 2 Mar 2015.

This programme aligns with the vision of president Maithripala Sirisena on professionals when he said “In Singapore former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew made it mandatory for all citizens to go through a phase of voluntary military training making them disciplined individuals. Today in Singapore all professionals such as doctors, engineers, accountants and lawyers are volunteer army officers” at the Economic Summit in Colombo on 5 Aug 15.

Nevertheless this initiative is unique in being a voluntary service as opposed to mandatory in Singapore thus gaining greater acceptance in the Sri Lankan society.

Professionals to the Volunteer Reserve will be merged seamlessly to the road map that would bring the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force to the cutting-edge.