The 62 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 10 October 2010, the division is currently based in Galkulama in the Northern Province. The division is a part of

Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in and around the southern part or the Vanni region of the Northern Provi ...

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 H M A Wijesighe USP NDC psc has been commander of the division since 18 October 2016. The division is responsible for of territory.

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows: * 621 Brigade ** 14th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry ** 17th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard * 622 Brigade ** 9th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Nelumwewa, Northern Province) ** 27th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Pulmodai, Eastern Province) * 623 Brigade ** 26th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment ** 11th Battalion, Gemunu Watch

References

2010 establishments in Sri Lanka Military units and formations established in 2010 Organisations based in Northern Province, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Army divisions {{SriLanka-stub