12 Infantry Division was raised on 02 April 2011 at Hambanthota under the Security Force Headquarters (South). This Infantry Division was formed as a result of the re-designation of Task Force 2 after the completion of the humanitarian operation. This Division is responsible for Monaragala and Hambanthota districts. Division Headquarters is located at Nagarawewa, Hambanthota. Presently, 12 Infantry Division consists of 121 Infantry Brigade and 122 Infantry Brigade and it covers approximately 8248 Km² land area and 151.3 km coastal area. 121 Infantry Brigade is responsible for Monaragala district and the Brigade Headquarters of 121 Infantry Brigade is located at Kubukkana, Buttala. It consists of 20 SLSR and 18 GW battalions. Brigade Headquarters of 122 Infantry Brigade is located at Weerawila area and it consists of 23 GR and 3 SLNG Battalions. 12 Infantry Division has contributed its support to internal security duties, disaster relief operations, and civil affairs in any needy situation in the area.
BRIGADE COMMANDERS
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Brig KGMN Senevirathne USP
BDE COMD
121 BDE
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Col KHMUB Kolongahapitiya USP
BDE COMD
122 BDE
PAST GOCs OF 12 INF DIV
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Brig D S N K Senadeera WWV RWP RSP USP
07-07-2011 - 10-09-2013
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Brig N A Dharmanaratne RWP RSP psc
11-09-2013 - 03-08-2014
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Brig D S N K Senadeera WWV RWP RSP USP
04-08-2014 - 07-10-2014
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Brig J R Kulatunga RWP RSP psc
07-10-2014 - 27-12-2014
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Brig W A N M Weerasinghe RSP USP
27-12-2014 - 21-09-2015
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Maj Gen G R H Dias USP ndc psc IG
21-09-2015 - 02-11-2016
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Maj Gen R A Nugera WWV RWP RSP USP ndu
02-11-2016 - 28-03-2017
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Maj Gen S H F P Perera RSP ndu
28-03-2017 - 08-02-2018
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Maj Gen N D Wanniarachchi WWV RWP RSP USP ndc IG
09-02-2018 - 15-01-2019
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Maj Gen G W D K Jayathilake USP ndu
16-01-2019 - 23-12-2019
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Maj Gen A L P S Thilakarathne RWP RSP USP psc
23-12-2019 - 20-10-2020
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Maj Gen D M H D Bandara RWP RSP USP
10-09-2020 - 12-01-2021
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Maj Gen Prasanna Ranawaka RWP RSP USP ndc
15-01-2021 - 19-03-2022
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Maj Gen A H L G Amarapala RWP RSP ndu psc
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Maj Gen G M N Perera RWP RSP USP ndc
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Maj Gen PPA Perera Hdmc psc
5-06-2023 - 25-07-2023
CONTACT DETAILS
Postal Address | : | Headquarters 12 Infantry Division, Army Camp, Nagarawewa, HAMBANTOTA |
Email Address | : | 12div@army.lk, hq12division@gmail.com |
Telephone Numbers | : | 011-3075234 |
Fax | : | 033-3430279 |