SRI LANKA ARMY SERVICE CORPS - 5TH REGIMENT

The 5th SLASC had been assigned to carry out the supply and transport duties of the Northern Province, and 310 SLASC Composite Squadron were stationed in the Elephant Pass area to carry out their duties efficiently.

Under the prevailing war situation this unit was established at Kankesanthurai area as it was close to the railway transportation for the easiness of the supply and transport duties for the troops.

Following the relocation of the Army Headquarters (51 Division, 52 Division, 54 Division) to the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) area, on the necessity of establishing SLASC units to meet the supply and transport requirements of the troops deployed under the Army Headquarters, on 1998.04.08, the Army Service Corps commenced the upgrading of the 5 SLASC Then, on 10.12.1998, it was established in the then land of “Union College" in the Thelippale area of the Jaffna Peninsula.

Major General NCR Gunawardena who was the Commander of Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna) was established permanently in the Jaffna Peninsula on 10.12.1998.This unit was established with 17 officers and 546 soldiers to effectively nourish 35,000 personnel stationed under the Security Services Headquarters (Jaffna) and to supply and transport around 1500 vehicles efficiently. Delivery of transport and supply to the Jaffna Peninsula.

Headquarters Squadron 5 SLASC - Thelippalai
Supply Squadron 5 SLASC - Thelippalai
General Transport Squadron 5 SLTB - Thelippalai
510 Composite Squadron - Palaly
520 Composite Squadron - Achchuveli
530 Composite Squadron - Chavakachcheri
540 Composite Squadron - Elephant Pass

However, the terrorist occupation of the Elephant Pass camp, which had been over-operational since the formation of the Elephant Pass Camp on 22.04.2002, forced the withdrawal of the 550 Composite Squadron. This unit has been responsible for the 'Kinnahira', 'Agnewela' and 'Northern Humanitarian Operations' of the year 2000.

With the development of the Army's headquarters in the Jaffna peninsula, which is controlled by the Security Forces Headquarters, the 550 Composite Squadron instead of the 540 Combined Squadron, to enable them to systematically supply and transport duties and the Composite Squadron / Sri Lanka Army Service Corps Units have been established at the following locations,

Headquarters Squadron - Kankesanthurai
Supply Squadron 5 SLASC - Kankesanthurai
General Transport Squadron 5 SLTB - Kankesanthurai
510 Composite Squadron - Palaly
520 Composite Squadron - Anger
530 Composite Squadron - Selections
540 Composite Squadron – Aiyakachchi

In addition, the 5 SLASC unit at Tellippalai Union College was established in Kankasanthurai area. Since then, the unit has been equipped with duties and training to provide the necessary training to the soldiers according to the needs of the Headquarters / Units of the Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna). Courses are also underway.Lieutenant Colonel YWPB Seneviratne as the 1st Commanding Officer of the 5th Sri Lanka Army Service Corps on 5th March 2010.