66 Division (Sri Lanka)

The 66 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 1 January 2009, the division is based in Pooneryn in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka.[1] The division was a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi but now the division is part of Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaitivu and has three brigades and seven battalions.[1]

66 Division
66 Division flag
Active2009 – present
CountrySri Lanka
BranchSri Lanka Army
TypeDivision (military)
Part ofSecurity Forces Headquarters – Mullaitivu
Garrison/HQPooneryn, Northern Province
Commanders
Current
commander
Maj Gen DMAP Dissanayake

Organisation

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The division is organised as follows:[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "66 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  2. ^ "66 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2014.