Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaittivu

Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in Mullaittivu District, this includes several divisions and the independent brigades. This a new command established to maintain control over newly recaptured area. It is one of the five Security Forces Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding it is one of the most senior officers in the army, the post is designated as Commander Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu. The current Commander SFHQ-MLT is Major General N A J C Dias WWV RWP RSP USP ndc. He assumed his duties as the Sixth Commander of the Security Force Headquarters (Mullaittivu) on 8 January 2014.^[1] The SFHQ-MLT is based at Mullaittivu.^[2]

Although it is primary a command of the Sri Lanka Army it coordinates operations and deployments of ground units of the Navy, Air Force and police with that of the army in that area.

Composition

^[3]

• 59 Division, operating in the Mullaittivu District
  • 591 Brigade
  • 592 Brigade
  • 593 Brigade
• 64 Division
  • 641 Brigade
  • 642 Brigade
  • 643 Brigade
• 68 Division
  • 681 Brigade
  • 682 Brigade
  • 683 Brigade

References

1. ↑ NEW SECURITY FORCE COMMANDER MAJOR GENERAL N A J C DIAS WWV RWP RSP USP NDC ASSUMES DUTIES
2. ↑ Two New SF Headquarters Become Operational
3. ↑ Two Security Forces Headquarters established in Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi