61 Division | |
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![]() 61 Division flag | |
Active | 5 May 2008 | – present
Country | Sri Lanka |
Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
Size | 21,729 |
Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – West |
Garrison/HQ | Boossa, Southern Province |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General D G Hewage Rsp |
The 61 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 5 May 2008, the division is currently based in Boossa in the Southern Province. [1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – West and has three brigades and six battalions. [1] Major General D G Hewage Rsp has been commander of the division since January 2021. [1] The division is responsible for 1,448 square kilometres (559 sq mi) of territory. [2]
The division is currently organised as follows: [3]