Unit Name: | 62 Division |
Dates: | – present |
Country: | Sri Lanka |
Branch: | Sri Lanka Army |
Size: | 20,289 |
Command Structure: | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
Garrison: | Galkulama, Northern Province |
Commander1: | Major General D H M A Wijesighe USP NDC psc |
The 62 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 10 October 2010, the division is currently based in Galkulama in the Northern Province.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions.[1] Major General D H M A Wijesighe USP NDC psc has been commander of the division since 18 October 2016.[1] The division is responsible for 1620km2 of territory.[2]
The division is currently organised as follows:[3]