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65 Division (Sri Lanka)

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Country
  
Sri Lanka

Type
  
Infantry

Branch
  
Sri Lanka Army

Active
  
15 December 2008 (2008-12-15) – present

Part of
  
Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi

Garrison/HQ
  
Alankulam, Northern Province

The 65 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 15 Dec 2008, the division is currently based in Alankulam near Thunukkai in the Northern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi and has three brigades and eight battalions. Major General G. R. H. Dias is the current commander of the division.

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:

  • 651 Brigade (based in Pooneryn, Northern Province)
  • 19th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
  • 15th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
  • 11th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Mulankavil, Northern Province)
  • 652 Brigade (based in Anaivilunthankulam, Northern Province)
  • 20th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Uyilankulam, Northern Province)
  • 20th Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
  • 7th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
  • 653 Brigade (based in Alankulam, Northern Province)
  • 10th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
  • 21st Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry

    • References

    65 Division (Sri Lanka) Wikipedia
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