The 53 Division is an elite division of the Sri Lanka Army. Formed in 1996, it was used as a principal offensive division during the War, having been deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula, and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna. At present, it is headquartered at Inamaluwa, Dambulla and serves as the Reserve Strike Force (RSF) under the direct command of the Commander of the Army capable of acting as a rapid reaction force.