| 65 Division | |
|---|---|
 65 Division flag | |
| Active | 2008 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | division |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General K A Samarasiri |
The 65 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 15 Dec 2008, the division was based in Alankulam near Thunukkai in the Northern Province. [1] Today the division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and eight battalions. [1]
The division has following sub units: [2]
- 651 Brigade (based in
Pooneryn, Northern Province)
- 19th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- 11th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Mulankavil, Northern Province)
- 652 Brigade (based in Anaivilunthankulam, Northern Province)
- 20th Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
- 7th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
- 653 Brigade (based in Alankulam, Northern Province)
- 10th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- 21st Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- ^ a b "65 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
- ^ "65 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
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