The 23 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 1 January 1990 as the 3 Division. It was renamed as the 23 Division on 23 Jul 1997. The division is currently based in Punanai in the Eastern Province.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – East and has three brigades.[2]
| 23 Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 January 1990 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – East |
| Garrison/HQ | Punanai, Eastern Province |
References
edit- ^ "23 Division Marks Its 22nd Anniversary at its Punani Hqrs". Sri Lanka Army. 17 January 2012.
- ^ "Orbat of SFHQ (E)". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014.
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