Sri Lanka Light Infantry
The Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) is the oldest regiment in the Sri Lanka Army and the oldest infantry regiment in the army. It is made up of sixteen regular battalions and nine volunteer battalions, and is headquartered at the Panagoda Cantonment, Panagoda.
| Sri Lanka Light Infantry | |
|---|---|
Cap badge of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry | |
| Active | 1 April 1881 – Present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Light Infantry |
| Role | Infantry/Light Role |
| Size | 16 regular battalions, 9 volunteer battalions, 1 RFT battalion |
| Regimental Headquarters | Panagoda Cantonment, Panagoda. |
| Nickname(s) | SLLI |
| Motto(s) | "Ich Dien" German – (I serve). |
| Colors | Red and Blue |
| March | "I am Ninety Five" |
| Mascot(s) | Kandula |
| Anniversaries | 1 April |
| Engagements | Second Boer War World War I World War II 1971 Insurrection Insurrection 1987-89 Sri Lankan Civil War United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti |
| Decorations | 4 Parama Weera Vibhushanaya |
| Commanders | |
| Centre Commandant | Col DAK Dissanayake WWV RWP RSP |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Maj Gen HMJK Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP ndc psc |
| Notable commanders | Gen. Sir John Kotelawala, KBE, CH |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | "LIGHT INFANTRY" shoulder tab |
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