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21 Division (Sri Lanka)

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Country
  
Sri Lanka

Size
  
3,208

Branch
  
Sri Lanka Army

Active
  
4 April 1988 (1988-04-04) – present

Part of
  
Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni

Garrison/HQ
  
Anuradhapura, North Central Province

The 21 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 4 April 1988, the division is currently based in Anuradhapura in the North Central Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and seven battalions. Brigadier H. R. K. P. Peiris has been commander of the division since 11 January 2013. The division is responsible for 7,100 square kilometres (2,741 sq mi) of territory.

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:

  • 211 Brigade
  • 22nd Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Pampeimadu, Northern Province)
  • 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
  • 4th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps (based in Medawachchiya, North Central Province)
  • 212 Brigade
  • 7th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps
  • 9th Volunteer Battalion, Corps of Engineer Services
  • 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps (based in Anuradhapura, North Central Province)
  • 213 Brigade
  • 24th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
  • 25th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

    • References

    21 Division (Sri Lanka) Wikipedia
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