Mechanized Infantry Brigade (Sri Lanka)

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Mechanized Infantry Brigade
Active2007-Present
CountrySri Lanka
Branch Sri Lanka Army
Type Mechanized infantry
Role Close-quarters combat
Combined arms
Counterinsurgency
Forward observer
Jungle warfare
Maneuver warfare
Raiding
Reconnaissance
Urban warfare
Size Brigade
Part of Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni
Engagements Sri Lankan Civil War
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Ralph Nugera [1]

The Mechanized Infantry Brigade is a mechanized infantry formation of the Sri Lanka Army. This grouping created a highly mobile brigade equipped with Type 63, BMP-2 and WZ551 armoured personnel carriers.

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BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

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