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54 Division (Sri Lanka)

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Country
  
Sri Lanka

Size
  
2,698

Branch
  
Sri Lanka Army

Active
  
10 September 2010 (2010-09-10) – present

Part of
  
Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni

Garrison/HQ
  
Thallady, Northern Province

The 54 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 10 September 2010, the division is currently based in Thallady in the Northern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions. Major General M. A. M. Dias has been commander of the division since 10 September 2010. The division is responsible for 1,417 square kilometres (547 sq mi) of territory.

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:

  • 541 Brigade
  • 24th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
  • 21st Volunteer Battalion, Gemunu Watch
  • 542 Brigade
  • 25th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
  • 15th Volunteer Battalion, Gemunu Watch
  • 543 Brigade
  • 25th Battalion, Gemunu Watch
  • 19th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

    • References

    54 Division (Sri Lanka) Wikipedia
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