History
The SBS was inaugurated on 18 January 1993 at SLNS Elara in Karainagar, Jaffna with three officers and 76 able seamen. Shortly after completing special training the first Special Boat Squadron consisting of 25 was established. The first operation carried out by the SBS was in November 1993, when it took part in the recapturing of the Navy camp in Pooneryn which had been attacked by terrorists. The SBS was the first to penetrate the camps defences shortly after the camp was captured. The SBS has taken part in many major operations carried out by the Sri Lankan military including operations like Rivirasa, Dirithara and Agnikheela. In recent months with the resumption of hostilities the SBS has been actively deployed.
In recent years SBS units have been deployed for small boat operations against sea tigers boats and suicide crafts. SBS units are variously equipped with vessels including Arrow speed boats.
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