Naval Patrolmen

Naval Patrolmen Branch
Active1987–Present
CountrySri Lanka
BranchSri Lanka Navy
TypeNaval Infantry
RoleForce Protection,
Amphibious Operations
Part ofSri Lanka Navy
Nickname(s)The Regiment
Motto(s)Constant Protection
EngagementsInsurrection 1987-89
Sri Lankan Civil War

Naval Patrolmen Branch is a branch of the Sri Lanka Navy that performs the role of naval infantry. Effectively members of this branch are soldiers of the navy. Originally limited for base and harbour security, in recent years Naval Patrolmen have taken part in offensive and defensive operations against the LTTE in conjunction with the Sri Lanka Army or independently, using both infantry and light armored units.[1] It has also taken part in amphibious operations.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Sri Lanka Navy - Amphibious".