Unit Name: | 12 Division |
Dates: | 2011 - Present |
Country: | Sri Lanka |
Branch: | Sri Lankan Army |
Type: | Division (military) |
Role: | Defense of the Port of Hambantota Military Aid to the Civil Power |
Size: | 20,000+ troops |
Command Structure: | Security Forces Headquarters – Central |
Garrison: | Hambantota |
The 12 Division is an division of the Sri Lanka Army. Based at the Hambantota, it is responsible for the maintenance of capability for the defence of the Port of Hambantota. It is also responsible for carrying out training and administrative work. It was established 4 February 2011.