National Service Regiment

The National Service Regiment was a former general service regiment of the Ceylon Army which was formed during the 1971 JVP Insurrection to meet the additional requirements. It was subsequently disbanded in 1977 with its officers and men transferred to other units in the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.[1]

National Service Regiment
Active1971 - 1977
CountrySri Lanka
BranchSri Lanka Army
RoleGeneral Duties
Size1 Unit
Nickname(s)NSR
Engagements1971 Insurrection

References

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  1. ^ "History Of The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force". army.lk. Sri Lanka Army. Retrieved 29 September 2021.