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Security Forces Headquarters – West
Active2012–present
Country Sri Lanka
BranchSri Lanka Army
TypeCommand
Size2 Divisions
Garrison/HQPanagoda Cantonment
Commanders
Current
commander		Major General U A B Medawela

Security Forces Headquarters – West (SFHQ-W) is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in the western part of the island, this includes two divisions. The current Commander SFHQ-W is Major General U A B Medawela. The SFHQ-W is based at Panagoda Cantonment.[1]

Although it is primary a command of the Sri Lanka Army it coordinates operations and deployments of ground units of the Navy, Air Force and police with that of the army in that area. Security Forces Headquarters – West was formed spiting the Security Forces Headquarters – South which existed briefly.[2]

Composition

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References

  1. ^ Security Forces in West Continues Dengue Eradication Programmes
  2. ^ New name for JOH
  3. ^ Sixth Security Forces Headquarters to Take Charge of Security in South
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