| Diyatalawa Garrison | |
|---|---|
| Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka | |
| Type | Military Base |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Sri Lanka Armed Forces |
| Site history | |
| In use | ???? – present |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Gajaba Regiment |
The Trincomalee Garrison is a common name used for collection of military bases of the Sri Lanka Army located in and around the Fort Fredrick and the town of Trincomalee in the Eastern Province. Due to the large natural harbor, it is one of the oldest military garrisons in Sri Lanka and has been occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch, French and the British. Known as Trincomalee Fortress during World War II.[1]
Trincomalee is home to the Security Forces Headquarters – East and 22 Division of the Sri Lanka Army, Eastern Naval Command of the Sri Lanka Navy and Eastern Zonal Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force. It has several training centers of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, including the Naval and Maritime Academy and the Air Force Academy, China Bay. Fort Fredrick has a detachment of the 2nd Gajaba Regiment. The Navy maintains a naval hospital in Trincomalee. SLAF China Bay and SLN Dockyard are situated in close proximity to the town.
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