61 Division (Sri Lanka)
| 61 Division | |
|---|---|
 61 Division flag | |
| Active | 5 May 2008 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Size | 21,729 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – West |
| Garrison/HQ | Boossa, Southern Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General D G Hewage Rsp |
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.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – West and has three brigades and six battalions.[1] Major General D G Hewage Rsp has been commander of the division since January 2021.[1] The division is responsible for 1,448 square kilometres (559 sq mi) of territory.[2]
Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:[3]
- 611 Brigade
- 8th Battalion, 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
- ^ a b c "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.