66 Division (Sri Lanka)
# 66 Division (Sri Lanka)

The 66 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 1 January 2009, the division is based in Pooneryn in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The division was a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi but now the division is part of Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaitivu and has three brigades and seven battalions.

## Organisation

The division is organised as follows:

* 661 Brigade (based in Pooneryn, Northern Province)
   * 15th Volunteer Battalion, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment
   * 5th Volunteer Battalion, Mechanized Infantry Regiment
* 662 Brigade (based in Paranthan, Northern Province)
   * 20th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
   * 10th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
   * 18th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Paranthan, Northern Province)
* 663 Brigade (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
   * 5th Volunteer Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Kiranchi, Northern Province)
   * 27th Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
