Security Forces Headquarters – Central Explained

Unit Name:Security Forces Headquarters – Central
Dates:14 March 2013 – Present
Allegiance: Sri Lanka
Size:2 Divisions
Garrison:Diyatalawa Garrison, Diyatalawa
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Anniversaries:14 March
Commander1:Maj. Gen. M K S Silva RWP RSP ndu

Security Forces Headquarters – Central (SFHQ-C) is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in the Central and Southern parts of the island, this includes two divisions. The current Commander SFHQ-C is Major General M K S Silva RWP RSP ndu . The SFHQ-C is based at the Diyatalawa Garrison.[1]

Although it is primary a command of the Sri Lanka Army it coordinates operations and deployments of ground units of the Navy, Air Force and police with that of the army in that area. Security Forces Headquarters – Central was formed splitting the Security Forces Headquarters – South which existed briefly.[2]

Area of responsibility includes Kandy District, Matale District, Nuwara Eliya District, Badulla District, Monaragala District and Hambantota District.

Composition

Previous Commanders Security Forces Headquarters - Central

References

  1. http://army.lk/detailed.php?NewsId=6587 Security Forces in West Continues Dengue Eradication Programmes
  2. Web site: New name for JOH. sundaytimes.lk. 2019-08-29.