62 Division | |
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Active | 10 October 2010 | – present
Country | Sri Lanka |
Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
Size | 20,289 |
Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
Garrison/HQ | Galkulama, Northern Province |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General D H M A Wijesighe USP NDC psc |
The 62 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 10 October 2010, the division is currently based in Galkulama in the Northern Province. [1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions. [1] Major General D H M A Wijesighe USP NDC psc has been commander of the division since 18 October 2016. [1] The division is responsible for 1,620 square kilometres (625 sq mi) of territory. [2]
The division is currently organised as follows: [3]