Air Mobile Brigade (Sri Lanka)
Air Mobile Brigade | |
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Active | 1996-Present |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
Role | Air assault |
Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Colonel Thilak Sangalipola [1] |
The Air Mobile Brigade is a formation of the Sri Lanka Army. It is a rapid deployment force, creating a highly mobile brigade of parachute units and airmobile units which employ helicopters. Air mobility is provided by the Mil Mi-17s of the No. 6 Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Current formation
- 1st Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
- 5th/7th Gemunu Watch
See also
References
- ^ "Army at doorstep of last Tiger stronghold". Archived from the original on 2009-05-16. Retrieved 2009-06-09.