National Service Regiment

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]

National Service Regiment
Active	1971 - 1977
Country	Sri Lanka
Branch	Sri Lanka Army
Role	General Duties
Size	1 Unit
Nickname	NSR
Engagements	1971 Insurrection