65 Division (Sri Lanka) Explained

Unit Name:	65 Division
Dates:	2008 – present
Country:	Sri Lanka
Branch:	Sri Lanka Army
Type:	division
Command Structure:	Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni
Commander1:	Major General K A Samarasiri

The 65 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 15 Dec 2008, the division was based in Alankulam near Thunukkai in the Northern Province.^[1] Today the division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and eight battalions.^[1]

Organisation

The division has following sub units:^[2]

• 651 Brigade (based in Pooneryn, Northern Province)
  • 19th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
  • 11th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Mulankavil, Northern Province)
• 652 Brigade (based in Anaivilunthankulam, Northern Province)
  • 20th Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
  • 7th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
• 653 Brigade (based in Alankulam, Northern Province)
  • 10th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
  • 21st Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry

Notes and References

1. Web site: 65 Division. Sri Lanka Army. 2014-04-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20140126034640/http://220.247.214.182/sfkilinochchi/65div_more_dtl.php. 2014-01-26. dead.
2. Web site: 65 Division. Sri Lanka Army. 2014-04-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407085539/http://220.247.214.182/sfkilinochchi/unit3.php. 2014-04-07. dead.