Military Unit Mottos: Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka Army:Pro Patria (For Country)

Corps & Regiments

• Sri Lanka Armoured Corps: Whither the fates call
• Sri Lanka Signals Corps: Certa Cito (Swift and Sure)
• Sri Lanka Light Infantry: Ich Dien (I serve)
• Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment: Swift and Bold
• Gemunu Watch: Maniwatta Abhikkama (Do not tarry, Go forward)
• Gajaba Regiment:Samagiya Shakthiyai (Unity is Strength)
• Commando Regiment: Nothing is Impossible
• Special Forces Regiment: Determined, Dared and Done
• Mechanized Infantry Regiment: Jawayen Peramunata (Forward with vigor and determination)
• Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps: To the Warrior his Arms
• Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers: Skill to Battle
• Sri Lanka National Guard: Defend

Academies & training Schools

• Sri Lanka Military Academy: Serve to Lead

Sri Lanka Navy

• Sri Lanka Navy: Rata wata run weta (the golden fence around the country)

Academies & training Schools

• Naval and Maritime Academy: Moulding future Admirals

Sri Lanka Air Force

• Sri Lanka Air Force: Surakimu Lakambara (Protect Lankan Skies)

Paramilitary

• Special Task Force: Niyatha Jaya (Certain Victory)
• Civil DeFence Force: Protect the Nation with self Sacrifice

Academies & Joint Schools

• General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University: For The Motherland Forever
• Defence Services Command and Staff College: To War With Wisdom and Knowledge

Civilian Organisations

• National Cadet Corps: To Serve With Pride & Dedication