62 Division (Sri Lanka) Explained

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]

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 62 Division. Sri Lanka Army. 6 April 2014. https://archive.today/20140406155156/http://220.247.214.182/sfhqwanni/62_div.php. 6 April 2014. dead. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: History. Sri Lanka Army. 6 April 2014. https://archive.today/20140406152301/http://220.247.214.182/sfhqwanni/history.php. 6 April 2014. dead. dmy-all.
  3. Web site: Organization. Sri Lanka Army. 6 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407084307/http://220.247.214.182/sfhqwanni/organization.php. 7 April 2014. dead. dmy-all.