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 Boossa in the Southern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – West and has three brigades and six battalions. Major General D G Hewage Rsp has been commander of the division since January 2021. The division is responsible for of territory.

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:

• 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

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