The 61 Division is a
division of the
Sri Lanka Army. Established on 5 May 2008, the division is currently based in
Boossa in the
Southern Province.
The division is a part of
Security Forces Headquarters – West
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 ...
and has three
brigade
A brigade is a major tactical military formation that typically comprises three to six battalions plus supporting elements. It is roughly equivalent to an enlarged or reinforced regiment. Two or more brigades may constitute a division.
Br ...
s and six
battalion
A battalion is a military unit, typically consisting of 300 to 1,200 soldiers commanded by a lieutenant colonel, and subdivided into a number of companies (usually each commanded by a major or a captain). In some countries, battalions are ...
s.
[ Major General D G Hewage Rsp has been commander of the division since January 2021.][ The division is responsible for of territory.
]
Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
** 8th Battalion
Sri Lanka Gemunu Watch
* 612 Brigade
*
12 Field Engineer Regiment
Sri Lanka Engineers
** 1 st Battalion, Sri Lanka Pioneer Corps
* 613 Brigade
** 3rd Battalion
Sri Lanka Gemunu Watch
** 14th Battalion
Sri Lanka Gemunu Watch
References
2008 establishments in Sri Lanka
Military units and formations established in 2008
Organisations based in Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Army divisions
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