61 Division (Sri Lanka)
The 61 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 5 May 2008, the division is currently based in Velankulam in the Northern Province.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions.[1] Major General R.K.B.S. Ketakumbura has been commander of the division since 15 July 2019.[1] The division is responsible for 1,448 square kilometres (559 sq mi) of territory.[2]
| 61 Division | |
|---|---|
 61 Division flag | |
| Active | 5 May 2008 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Size | 2,729 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Garrison/HQ | Velankulam, Northern Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General R.K.B.S. Ketakumbura |
Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:[3]
- 611 Brigade
- 25th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- 9th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
- 1st Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
- 612 Brigade
- 20th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
- 33rd Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
- 613 Brigade
- 26th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- 24th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Madhu, Northern Province)
References
- "61 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- "History". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- "Organization". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
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