The 24 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 11 November 2009 as Task Force 3, the division is currently based in Malwatte in the Eastern Province.[1][2] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – East and has two brigades.[3]
| 24 Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 11 November 2009 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – East |
| Garrison/HQ | Malwatte, Eastern Province |
The division includes battalions of the SLNG, SLSR, and the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment. 241Brigade includes 3 ViR, 16 SLNG, and 28SLNG.
References
edit- ^ "Task Force - 3 Anniversary Marked Providing Sanitary Facilities to Tamil Mixed School". Sri Lanka Army. 19 November 2012. Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "Commander during Visit to the East Opens New 24 Div Hqrs & Speaks to Troops". Sri Lanka Army. 27 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "Orbat of SFHQ (E)". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014.
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