56 Division (Sri Lanka)
| 56 Division | |
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56 Division flag
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| Active | 17 October 1997 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Size | 2,528 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Garrison/HQ | Kokeliya, Northern Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Brigadier D. A. R. Ranawaka |
The 56 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 17 October 1997, the division is currently based in Kokeliya in the Northern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has two brigades and six battalions. Brigadier D. A. R. Ranawaka has been commander of the division since 6 August 2012. The division is responsible for 830 square kilometres (320 sq mi) of territory.
The division is currently organised as follows:
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