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| National Service Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1971 - 1977 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Role | General Duties |
| Size | 1 Unit |
| Nickname | NSR |
| Engagements | 1971 Insurrection |
The National Service Regiment was a former general service regiment of the Ceylon Army which was formed during the 1971 JVP Insurrection to meet the additional requirements.[1] It was subsequently disbanded in 1977 with its officers and men transferred to other units in the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Silva, K.M. de (2019-04-15). "Sri Lanka's Muslim Minority". Ethnic Conflict in Buddhist Societies: Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma. Routledge. pp. 202–214. doi:10.4324/9780429033087-14. ISBN 978-0-429-03308-7.
- ↑ "History Of The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force". army.lk. Sri Lanka Army. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
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