| 57 Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2008–present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Division (military) |
| Role | Close-quarters combat Combined arms Counterinsurgency Forward observer Jungle warfare Maneuver warfare Raiding Reconnaissance Urban warfare |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters - Mullaitivu |
| Headquarters | Kilinochchi |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War, Battle of Kilinochchi 2008–09 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Major General Jagath Dias |
The 57 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. A principal offensive division it was deployed for combat operations in the Wanni region in 2009.[1]