The 55 Division is an elite division of the Sri Lanka Army. A principal offensive division it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna.
| 55 Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1996 - Present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Infantry Division |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) |
| Garrison/HQ | Elephant Pass Military Base |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General MKUP Gunarathna |
Current formation
edit- 55-1 Brigade
- 55-2 Brigade
- 55-3 Brigade
Sri Lankan Civil War
editTowns captured by 55 Division
edit| # | Area Liberated[1] | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle of Chalai | 5 February 2009 |
References
edit- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
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