58 Division (Sri Lanka)
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. The Special Forces Brigade has been attached to the division.
| 58 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 |
| Size | 20,000+ troops |
| Part of | I Corps |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General WTWG Ihalage |
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