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56 Division (Sri Lanka)

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Country
  
Sri Lanka

Size
  
2,528

Branch
  
Sri Lanka Army

Active
  
17 October 1997 (1997-10-17) – present

Part of
  
Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni

Garrison/HQ
  
Kokeliya, Northern Province

The 56 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 17 October 1997, the division is currently based in Kokeliya in the Northern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has two brigades and six battalions. Brigadier D. A. R. Ranawaka has been commander of the division since 6 August 2012. The division is responsible for 830 square kilometres (320 sq mi) of territory.

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:

  • 561 Brigade
  • 16th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
  • 19th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Kanakarayankulam, Northern Province)
  • 17th Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
  • 562 Brigade
  • 21st Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
  • 11th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard

    • References

    56 Division (Sri Lanka) Wikipedia
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