61 Division (Sri Lanka)
The 61 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 5 May 2008, the division is currently based in Boossa in the Southern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – West and has three brigades and six battalions. Major General D G Hewage Rsp has been commander of the division since January 2021. The division is responsible for of territory.
Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:- 611 Brigade
- * 8th Battalion,
- * 8th Battalion,
- 612 Brigade
- *, Sri Lanka Engineers
- * 1 st Battalion, Sri Lanka Pioneer Corps
- 613 Brigade
- * 3rd Battalion,
- * 14th Battalion,