21 Division (Sri Lanka)

The 21 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 4 April 1988 as 2nd Division, the division is currently based in Anuradhapura in the North Central Province.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and seven battalions.[1] The division is responsible for 7,100 square kilometres (2,741 sq mi) of territory.[2]

21 Division
21 Division flag
Active4 April 1988 (1988-04-04) – present
CountrySri Lanka
BranchSri Lanka Army
TypeDivision (military)
Size23,208
Part ofSecurity Forces Headquarters – Wanni
Division HeadquartersAnuradhapura, North Central Province
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General W R M M Rathnayake

Organisation

The division is currently organised as follows:[3]

References

  1. "21 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  2. "History". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  3. "Organization". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.

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