The 111 Brigade is a formation of the

Sri Lanka Army ta, இலங்கை இராணுவம் , image = File:Sri Lanka Army Logo.png , image_size = 180px , caption = Emblem of the Sri Lanka Army , start_date ...

. The Brigade is responsible for the defense of the City of

Kandy Kandy ( si, මහනුවර ''Mahanuwara'', ; ta, கண்டி Kandy, ) is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills ...

and the central province at large. It was formerly known as the Area Headquarters Kandy and was renamed in 2011 coming under the 11th Division. It traces its roots to the Central Commander's Headquarters which was established in 1972 following the 1971 Insurrection under the command of Colonel E.J Divitotawela. In 1988, it was renamed as the 12 Division followed with another re-designation in 32 Division until it became known as the Area Headquarters on 23 October 1996.

Current formation

* 1st Battalion,

Sri Lanka Rifle Corps The Sri Lanka Rifle Corps (SLRC) is a (reserve) regiment of the Sri Lanka Army. It is made up of two volunteer (reserve) battalions. It has been formed with personnel from the central highlands and the many plantations in the Central Province of ...

* 2nd Battalion,

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Area Headquarters Kandy Becomes 111 Brigade Headquarters
1972 establishments in Sri Lanka Brigades of the Sri Lanka Army Kandy Military units and formations established in 1972

Current formation

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