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| Naval Patrolmen Branch | |
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| Active | 1987–Present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Type | Naval Infantry |
| Role | Force Protection, Amphibious Operations |
| Part of | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Nickname(s) | The Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Constant Protection |
| Engagements | Insurrection 1987-89 Sri Lankan Civil War |
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Naval Patrolmen Branch is a branch of the Sri Lanka Navy that performs the role of naval infantry. Effectively members of this branch are soldiers of the navy. Originally limited for base and harbour security, in recent years Naval Patrolmen have taken part in offensive and defensive operations against the LTTE in conjunction with the Sri Lanka Army or independently, using both infantry and light armored units.[1] It has also taken part in amphibious operations.[1]