21 Division (Sri Lanka)
Military unit
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The 21 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 4 April 1988 as 2nd Division, the division is currently based in Anuradhapura in the North Central Province.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and seven battalions.[1] The division is responsible for 7,100 square kilometres (2,741 sq mi) of territory.[2]
| 21 Division | |
|---|---|
21 Division flag | |
| Active | 4 April 1988 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Division (military) |
| Size | 23,208 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Division Headquarters | Anuradhapura, North Central Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General W R M M Rathnayake |
Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:[3]
- 211 Brigade
- 22nd Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Pampeimadu, Northern Province)
- 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
- 4th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps (based in Medawachchiya, North Central Province)
- 212 Brigade
- 7th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps
- 9th Volunteer Battalion, Corps of Engineer Services
- 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps (based in Anuradhapura, North Central Province)
- 213 Brigade
- 24th Volunteer Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
- 25th Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
