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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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