Military Intelligence Corps (Sri Lanka)
| Military Intelligence Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1990 - Present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Combat Support-Intelligence |
| Role | Military Intelligence |
| Size | 6 Battalions |
| Regimental Headquarters | Colombo. |
| Nickname(s) | MIC |
| Motto | “නැණ රණ ජය“ |
| Colors | Green, Blue, Yellow |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
The Military Intelligence Corps (MIC) is one of the corps of the Sri Lanka Army. It is responsible for gathering, analyzing and disseminating military intelligence and also for counter-intelligence and security.[1]
Regular Battalions
- 1st Battalion, Military Intelligence Corps
- 2nd Battalion, Military Intelligence Corps
- 4th Battalion, Military Intelligence Corps
- 5th Battalion, Military Intelligence Corps
Volunteers
- 3rd (V) Battalion, Military Intelligence Corps
- 6th (V) Battalion, Military Intelligence Corps
Notable members
- General L.P. Balagalle - former Commander of the Army and founder of the Military Intelligence Corps[2]
- Major General S.D. Thennakoon - former Colonel commandant of the MIC
- Major General H.K.G. Hendavitharana - former Colonel commandant of the MIC
- Major General A.S.P. Zaheer - former Colonel commandant of the MIC
- Colonel Tuan Nizam Muthaliff † - former Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion Military Intelligence Corps.
Order of precedence
| Preceded by Special Forces Regiment |
Order of Precedence | Succeeded by Engineer Services Regiment |
See also
External links and sources
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