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Learn about the rank structures and insignia of the Sri Lanka Army, which are similar to the British army. See the highest rank of Field Marshal, the retired officer's rank, and the uniforms of the army.
Learn about the history and role of the professional head of the Sri Lanka Army, who is also a member of the National Security Council. See the list of commanders since 1949, their ranks, units and tenures.
Learn about the Sri Lanka Army, the oldest and largest of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces, established in 1949. Explore its history, structure, equipment, commanders and engagements in various conflicts and insurgencies.
Vikum Liyanage is a Sri Lanka Army general and the current Commander of the Army since 2022. He has served in various commands and brigades, and received several awards and decorations for his service.
Commander, Sri Lanka Army 1967-77. General T. I. Weerathunga - on the retired list. Commander, Sri Lanka Army 1981-85. General Cyril Ranatunga - on the retired list. General Officer Commanding, Joint Operations Command 1985-88. General Deshamanya Denis Perera - on the retired list. Commander, Sri Lanka Army 1977-81.
The Army Headquarters, situated in Sri Jayawardenepura is the main administrative and the operational headquarters of the Sri Lanka Army. Organized and controlled by the Army General Staff at Army HQ, various formations are raised from time to time to suit various security requirements and operation in the country and overseas.
General remains the highest rank under the Army Act and is the highest pay grade in the army. In 2020, Shavendra Silva was promoted to the rank while concurrently serving as both commander of the army and chief of the defence staff. Insignia. A general officer's insignia is a crossed sword and baton.
The Special Forces Regiment (SF) (Sinhala: විශේෂ බලකාය Visēsha Balakāya;) is a special forces unit of the Sri Lanka Army.Founded in 1986 as a combat tracker team, it was established as a regiment in 1988, and later expanded into a brigade.