62 Division (Sri Lanka)

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Country Sri Lanka Size 2,729		Branch Sri Lanka Army
Active 10 October 2010 (2010-10-10) – present Part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni Garrison/HQ Galkulama, Northern Province

The 62 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 10 October 2010, the division is currently based in Galkulama in the Northern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions.Major General D H M A Wijesighe USP NDC psc has been commander of the division since 18 October 2016. The division is responsible for 1,620 square kilometres (625 sq mi) of territory.

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:

621 Brigade

14th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry

17th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard

622 Brigade

9th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Nelumwewa, Northern Province)

27th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Pulmodai, Eastern Province)

623 Brigade

26th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

11th Battalion, Gemunu Watch

References

62 Division (Sri Lanka) Wikipedia

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