A Reinforcement Regiment (RTF) in the
Sri Lanka Army
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is an operational
regiment
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of
armoured
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or
infantry
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units. These were created to support the rapid expansion of the army during the
Sri Lankan Civil War.
8th (Rft) Regiment, Sri Lanka Armoured Corps
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References
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Military units and formations of the Sri Lanka Army