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61 Division (Sri Lanka)

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Country
  
Sri Lanka

Size
  
2,729

Branch
  
Sri Lanka Army

Active
  
5 May 2008 (2008-05-05) – present

Part of
  
Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni

Garrison/HQ
  
Velankulam, Northern Province

The 61 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 5 May 2008, the division is currently based in Velankulam in the Northern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions. Brigadier D. M. W. W. W. M. R. B. M. Daulagala has been commander of the division since 3 January 2013. The division is responsible for 1,448 square kilometres (559 sq mi) of territory.

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:

  • 611 Brigade
  • 25th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
  • 9th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
  • 1st Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
  • 612 Brigade
  • 20th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
  • 33rd Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
  • 613 Brigade
  • 26th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
  • 24th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Madhu, Northern Province)

    • References

    61 Division (Sri Lanka) Wikipedia
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