58 Division | |
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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 |
Size | 20,000+ troops |
Part of | I Corps |
Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General WTWG Ihalage |
The 58 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army formed in 2008, prior to which it was known as Task Force 1 from 2007 to 2009. A principal offensive division, it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Wanni region.[1][2] The Special Forces Brigade has been attached to the division.