55 Division (Sri Lanka)
| 55 Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1996 - Present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Infantry Division |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) |
| Garrison/HQ | Elephant Pass Military Base |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General MKUP Gunarathna |
The 55 Division is an elite division of the Sri Lanka Army. A principal offensive division it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna.