56 Division (Sri Lanka)
| 56 Division | |
|---|---|
 56 Division flag | |
| Active | 17 October 1997 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Size | 2,528 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Garrison/HQ | Kokeliya, Northern Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier D. A. R. Ranawaka |
The 56 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 17 October 1997, the division is currently based in Kokeliya in the Northern Province.[1][2] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has two brigades and six battalions.[1] Brigadier D. A. R. Ranawaka has been commander of the division since 6 August 2012.[1] The division is responsible for 830 square kilometres (320 sq mi) of territory.[3]
Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:[4]
- 561 Brigade
- 16th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
- 19th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Kanakarayankulam, Northern Province)
- 17th Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
- 562 Brigade
- 21st Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
- 11th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "56 Division". Sri Lanka Army.
- ↑ "A new SLA division - and a new deadline". TamilNet. 18 October 1997.
- ↑ "History". Sri Lanka Army.
- ↑ "Organization". Sri Lanka Army.