55 Division (Sri Lanka)

The 55 Division is an elite division of the Sri Lanka Army. A principal offensive division it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna.

55 Division
Active	1996 - Present
Country	Sri Lanka
Branch	Sri Lanka Army
Type	Infantry Division
Part of	Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J)
Garrison/HQ	Elephant Pass Military Base
Engagements	Sri Lankan Civil War
Commanders
Current commander	Major General MKUP Gunarathna

Current formation

• 55-1 Brigade
• 55-2 Brigade
• 55-3 Brigade

Sri Lankan Civil War

Towns captured by 55 Division

#	Area Liberated[1]	Date
1	Battle of Chalai	5 February 2009