Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu
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Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) is a regional command
of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in Mullaittivu District, this includes several division
s and the independent brigade
s. This a new command established to maintain control over newly recaptured area. It is one of the five Security Forces Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding
it is one of the most senior officers in the army, the post is designated as Commander Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu. The current Commander SFHQ-MLT is Major General
Nandana Udawatta
. The SFHQ-MLT is based at Mullaittivu.
Although it is primary a command of the Sri Lanka Army it coordinates operations and deployments of ground units of the Navy, Air Force and police with that of the army in that area.
Command (military formation)
A command in military terminology is an organisational unit that the individual in Military command has responsibility for. A Commander will normally be specifically appointed into the role in order to provide a legal framework for the authority bestowed...
of the Sri Lanka Army, that is responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in Mullaittivu District, this includes several division
Division (military)
A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...
s and the independent brigade
Brigade
A brigade is a major tactical military formation that is typically composed of two to five battalions, plus supporting elements depending on the era and nationality of a given army and could be perceived as an enlarged/reinforced regiment...
s. This a new command established to maintain control over newly recaptured area. It is one of the five Security Forces Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding
General Officer Commanding
General Officer Commanding is the usual title given in the armies of Commonwealth nations to a general officer who holds a command appointment. Thus, a general might be the GOC II Corps or GOC 7th Armoured Division...
it is one of the most senior officers in the army, the post is designated as Commander Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu. The current Commander SFHQ-MLT is Major General
Major General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
Nandana Udawatta
Nandana Udawatta
Major General Nandana Udawatta, RSP, USP, psc, SLAC is a Sri Lankan general, who is the current Commander Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaittivu and was the General Officer Commanding, 59 Division during the SLA offensives in the Wanni region during 2008 - 2009 period that lead to a major...
. The SFHQ-MLT is based at Mullaittivu.
Although it is primary a command of the Sri Lanka Army it coordinates operations and deployments of ground units of the Navy, Air Force and police with that of the army in that area.
Composition
- 59 Division59 Division (Sri Lanka)The 59 Division is an infantry division of the Sri Lanka Army formed in 2007. A principal offensive division it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Wanni region.-Operations:...
, operating in the Mullaittivu District- 59-1 Brigade
- 59-2 Brigade
- 59-3 Brigade
- Task Force 2, operating in the Mullaittivu District
- 62-1 Brigade
- 62-2 Brigade
- Task Force 4, operating in the Mullaittivu District
- 64-1 Brigade
- 64-2 Brigade