The 61 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 5 May 2008, the division is currently based in Boossa in the Southern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – West and has three brigades and six battalions. Major General D G Hewage Rsp has been commander of the division since January 2021. The division is responsible for of territory.
Organisation The division is currently organised as follows: 611 Brigade 8th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment 8th Battalion, Sri Lanka Gemunu Watch 612 Brigade 12 Field Engineer Regiment, Sri Lanka Engineers 1 st Battalion, Sri Lanka Pioneer Corps 613 Brigade 3rd Battalion, Sri Lanka Gemunu Watch 14th Battalion, Sri Lanka Gemunu Watch
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