National Service Regiment
| National Service Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1971 - 1977 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Role | General Duties |
| Size | 1 Unit |
| Nickname(s) | 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
- ^ 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, ISBN 978-0-429-03308-7, retrieved 2025-08-16
- ^ "History Of The Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force". army.lk. Sri Lanka Army. Retrieved 29 September 2021.