Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi
Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in Kilinochchi District, this includes several divisions and the independent brigades. This a new command established to maintain control over newly recaptured area. It is one of the five Security Forces Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding it is one of the most senior officers in the army, the post is designated as Commander Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi. The current Commander SFHQ-KLN is Major General Channa Gunathilaka. The SFHQ-KLN is based at Kilinochchi.[1]
Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi | |
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Active | 29 June 2009 – Present |
Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
Size | 3 divisions |
Garrison/HQ | Iranamadu Camp, Kilinochchi |
Anniversaries | 31 October |
Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
Website | army |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Maj. Gen. Ajith Kariyakarawana |
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Although it is primary a command of the Sri Lanka Army it coordinates operations and deployments of ground units of the Navy, Air Force and police with that of the army in that area.
Composition
Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) is a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in Kilinochchi District. This includes several divisions and the independent brigades. This a new command established to maintain control over newly recaptured area. It is one of the five Security Forces Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding it is one of the most senior officers in the army. The post is designated as Commander Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi. The current Commander SFHQ-KLN is Major General Nandana Udawatta RSP ndc psc. The SFHQ-KLN is based at Kilinochchi.[1] Although it is primary a command of the Sri Lanka Army it coordinates operations and deployments of ground units of the Navy, Air Force and police with that of the Army in that area.
- 57 Division, operating in the Kilinochchi District
- 65 Div, operating in the Kilinochchi District
- 66 Div, operating in the Kilinochchi District
- Task Force 3, operating in the Kilinochchi District
- Affiliated Units
- FMA Units
References
- Two New SF Headquarters Become Operational Archived 2015-02-06 at the Wayback Machine