The 21 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 4 April 1988 as 2nd Division, the division is currently based in Anuradhapura in the North Central Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters â Wanni and has three brigades and seven battalions. The division is responsible for of territory.
Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:
- 211 Brigade
- 22nd Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Pampeimadu, Northern Province)
- 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
- 4th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps (based in Medawachchiya, North Central Province)
- 212 Brigade
- 7th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps
- 9th Volunteer Battalion, Corps of Engineer Services
- 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps (based in Anuradhapura, North Central Province)
- 213 Brigade
- 24th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- 25th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
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