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SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS

(JAFFNA)

To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.

Military Programmes

  • New Jaffna Commander Undertakes Formal Visits to Divisions, Brigades & Under Command Units

    12th July 2022 20:32:42 Hours

    Major General Chandana Wijayasundara RSP USP ndu, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) made his first formal field visits to 51, 52 and 55 Infantry Divisions during 08, 09 and 11 July 2022.

    Upon his arrival at the Division Headquarters, the new Commander, Security Forces Jaffna was welcomed and greeted through a drive - pass at the main entrances in keeping with military tradition. During the visits to the Divisions Headquarters, new Commander, Security Forces Jaffna addressed the troops and emphasized the importance of soldier’s sheer commitment, dedication and work hard to achieve the desired goals of the nation. Further, he highlighted the importance of alertness to security, discipline, balance between work and personal life. The troops addresses were followed the planting of saplings as a symbol of memory and he posed for group photographs. Finally, he participated to the all rank tea sessions and had an interaction with the troops.

  • New Army Cafeteria Established at Jaffna International Airport

    04th July 2022 18:52:48 Hours

    A new cafeteria at the Jaffna International Airport was established under the guidance of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General Chandana Wijayasundara RSP USP ndu, on 4th July 2022.

  • Jaffna Troops Deployed for Army Food Security Program

    01st July 2022 13:19:43 Hours

    Under the guidance and instruction of Commander Security Forces Jaffna, Major General Chandana Wijayasundara RSP USP ndu, Jaffna troops are set to embark upon another project of national and timely importance on Friday (01) in order to supplement and promote the Army Food Security Program by cultivating varieties of plants and seeds in the Jaffna peninsula.

  • Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Visits Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna

    29th June 2022 15:06:01 Hours

    Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka H.E. Mr, Mizukoshi Hideaki paid a courtesy visit to the Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna on 29th June 2022. H.E. the Ambassador and the visiting delegation were warmly welcomed by the Jaffna Commander’s representative, General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, Major General Prasanna Gunaratne RSP ndu psc IG at the headquarters premises of Security Forces Jaffna.

  • Major General K P S A Fernando RWP RSP ndu - General Officer Commanding 52 Infantry Division Made Formal Visit to 523 Infantry Brigade

    26th June 2022 17:16:49 Hours

    After assuming the duties as the General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division, Major General K P S A Fernando RWP RSP ndu made his first formal visit to Headquarters 523 Infantry Bde at Chavakachchri, Under Command Battalions of 7th Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment at Chavakachchri and 12th Gamunu Watch at Kovilakandy on 23 June 2022.

    The General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division was warmly welcomed by the Commander 523 Infantry Brigade Colonel K A S K Siriwardhana RWP RSP USP and respective Commanding Officers. During the visit, General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division addressed approximately 300 troops who belong to 523 Bde.

  • Major General K P S A Fernando RWP RSP ndu - General Officer Commanding 52 Infantry Division Made Formal Visit to 522 Infantry Brigade

    26th June 2022 17:11:33 Hours

    After assuming the duties as the General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division Major General K P S A Fernando RWP RSP ndu made his first formal visit to Headquarters 522 Infantry Bde at Vidaththatpalai and Under Command Battalions of 7th Gajaba Regiment at Vidaththatpalai and 15th Gajaba Regiment at Kodikamam on 22 June 2022.

    The General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division was warmly welcomed by the Commander 522 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier S A Hettige RSP psc and respective Commanding Officers. During the visit GOC addressed Officers and Other Ranks who are serving under 522 Brigade.

  • Prevention of Illicit Substance Abuse Within the Army

    25th June 2022 08:06:42 Hours

    Under the guidance and instruction of the Commander Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna , Major General Chandana Wijayasundara RSP USP ndu, an impressive and timely much needed series of lectures and workshops on “Prevention of illicit substance abuse within the Army”, were held with the participation of Officers and Other Ranks at Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna, 51, 52 and 55 Infantry Divisions headquarters premises from 21st June to 24th June in 2022.

  • Major General KPSA Fernado RWP RSP ndu Assumed Duties as General Officer Commanding at 52 Infantry Division

    23rd June 2022 10:36:26 Hours

    Major General K P S A Fernado RWP RSP ndu assumed duties as the 29th General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division on 20 June 2022 in a brief ceremony.

  • Security Forces Jaffna Commemorates 26th Anniversary

    20th June 2022 17:26:58 Hours

    The Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna proudly celebrated its 26th Anniversary on 19 June 2022 marking yet another milestone. In celebration of the Anniversary, a series of programmes were organized with the participation and the directions of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) Major General Chandana Wijayasundara RSP USP ndu.

  • Newly Appointed Commander, Security Forces Jaffna Assumes Duties

    13th June 2022 23:27:00 Hours

    Major General Chandana Wijayasundara RSP USP ndu assumed duties as 28th Commander of Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna on 12th June 2022 during a brief ceremony.