Security Forces Headquarters – West Explained

Unit Name:Security Forces Headquarters – West
Dates:15 November 2012 – Present
Allegiance: Sri Lanka
Size:2 divisions
Garrison:Panagoda Cantonment, Homagama
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Anniversaries:15 November
Battles:Sri Lankan Civil War
Current Commander:Maj. Gen. Sathyapriya Liyanage
Identification Symbol Label:Shoulder badge

Security Forces Headquarters – West (SFHQ-W) is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in the western part of the island, this includes two divisions. The current Commander SFHQ-W is Major General U A B Medawela. The SFHQ-W is based at Panagoda Cantonment.[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 – West was formed spiting the Security Forces Headquarters – South which existed briefly.[2]

Area of responsibility includes Colombo District, Gampaha District, Kalutara District, Galle District, Matara District, Ratnapura District, Kegalle District, Kurunegala District and Puttalam District.

Composition

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References

  1. http://army.lk/detailed.php?NewsId=6587 Security Forces in West Continues Dengue Eradication Programmes
  2. http://www.sundaytimes.lk/090927/News/news_22.html New name for JOH
  3. http://www.army.lk/detailed.php?NewsId=1287 Sixth Security Forces Headquarters to Take Charge of Security in South