The 66 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 1 January 2009, the division is based in Pooneryn in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The division was a part of Security Forces Headquarters â Kilinochchi but now the division is part of Security Forces Headquarters â Mullaitivu and has three brigades and seven battalions.
Organisation
The division is organised as follows:
- 661 Brigade (based in Pooneryn, Northern Province)
- 15th Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
- 5th Volunteer Battalion, Mechanized Infantry Regiment
- 662 Brigade (based in Paranthan, Northern Province)
- 20th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- 10th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
- 18th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Paranthan, Northern Province)
- 663 Brigade (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
- 5th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
- 27th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
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