111 Brigade (Sri Lanka)
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The 111 Brigade is a formation of the Sri Lanka Army. The Brigade is reproducible for the defense of the City of Kandy
and the central province at large. It was formally known as the Area Headquarters Kandy and was renamed in 2011 coming under the 11th Division
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It traces its roots to the Central Commander’s Headquarters which was established in 1972 following the 1971 Insurrection under the command of Colonel E.J Divitotawela. In 1988, it was renamed as the 12 Division followed with another redesignation in 32 Division until it became to be known as the Area Headquarters on 23rd October 1996.
Kandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
and the central province at large. It was formally known as the Area Headquarters Kandy and was renamed in 2011 coming under the 11th Division
11th Division (Sri Lanka)
The 11th Division is an infantry division of the Sri Lanka Army. Based at the Panagoda Cantonment, it is responsible for the maintenance of capability for the defence of the capital and Kandy. It is also responsible for carrying out training and administrative work.- Current formation :* 111...
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It traces its roots to the Central Commander’s Headquarters which was established in 1972 following the 1971 Insurrection under the command of Colonel E.J Divitotawela. In 1988, it was renamed as the 12 Division followed with another redesignation in 32 Division until it became to be known as the Area Headquarters on 23rd October 1996.
Current formation
- 1st Battalion, Sri Lanka Rifle CorpsSri Lanka Rifle CorpsThe Sri Lanka Rifle Corps a regiment of the Sri Lanka Army. It is made up of two volunteer battalions. It has been formed with personnel from the central highlands and the many plantations in the Central Province of Sri Lanka...
- 2nd Battalion, Sri Lanka Rifle CorpsSri Lanka Rifle CorpsThe Sri Lanka Rifle Corps a regiment of the Sri Lanka Army. It is made up of two volunteer battalions. It has been formed with personnel from the central highlands and the many plantations in the Central Province of Sri Lanka...