66 Division (Sri Lanka)
The 66 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 1 January 2009, the division is currently based in Pooneryn in the Northern Province.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi and has three brigades and seven battalions.[1] Brigadier A. M. R. Dharmasiri is the current commander of the division.[1]
| 66 Division | |
|---|---|
 66 Division flag | |
| Active | 1 January 2009 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi |
| Garrison/HQ | Pooneryn, Northern Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier A. M. R. Dharmasiri |
Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:[2]
- 661 Brigade (based in Pooneryn, Northern Province)
- 15th Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
- 5th Volunteer Battalion, Mechanized Infantry Regiment
- 662 Brigade (based in Paranthan, Northern Province)
- 20th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- 10th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
- 18th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Paranthan, Northern Province)
- 663 Brigade (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
- 5th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
- 27th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
References
- "66 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- "66 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
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