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61 Division (Sri Lanka)

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61 Division
61 Division flag
Active5 May 2008 (2008-05-05) – present
CountrySri Lanka
BranchSri Lanka Army
Size2,729
Part ofSecurity Forces Headquarters – Wanni
Garrison/HQVelankulam, Northern Province
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier D. M. W. W. W. M. R. B. M. Daulagala

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.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions.[1] Brigadier D. M. W. W. W. M. R. B. M. Daulagala has been commander of the division since 3 January 2013.[1] The division is responsible for 1,448 square kilometres (559 sq mi) of territory.[2]

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "61 Division". Sri Lanka Army.
  2. ^ "History". Sri Lanka Army.
  3. ^ "Organization". Sri Lanka Army.