Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaitivu Explained

Unit Name:Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaitivu
Dates:5 June 2009 – Present
Allegiance: Sri Lanka
Size:3 divisions
Garrison:Nanthi Kadal Army Cantonment, Mullaitivu
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Anniversaries:31 October
Battles:Sri Lankan Civil War
Current Commander:Maj. Gen. Dushyantha Rajaguru
Identification Symbol Label:Shoulder badge

Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaitivu (SFHQ-MLT) is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in Mullaitivu District, this includes several divisions and the independent brigades. This a new command established to maintain control over newly recaptured area. It is one of the five Security Forces Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding it is one of the most senior officers in the army, the post is designated as Commander Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaitivu. The current Commander SFHQ-MLT is Major General N A J C Dias WWV RWP RSP USP ndc. He assumed his duties as the Sixth Commander of the Security Force Headquarters (Mullaitivu) on 8 January 2014.[1] The SFHQ-MLT is based at Mullaitivu.[2]

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.

Area of responsibility includes Mullaitivu District and Kilinochchi District.

Composition

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Notes and References

  1. http://220.247.214.182/sfhqmlt/more_details.php?pageid=Mg==&type=bmV3cw== NEW SECURITY FORCE COMMANDER MAJOR GENERAL N A J C DIAS WWV RWP RSP USP NDC ASSUMES DUTIES
  2. http://www.army.lk/detailed.php?NewsId=697 Two New SF Headquarters Become Operational
  3. http://www.dailynews.lk/2009/06/01/sec02.asp Two Security Forces Headquarters established in Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi