Gemunu Watch
| Gemunu Watch | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 7, 1962 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Conventional warfare Assault Reconnaissance |
| Size | 28 battalions |
| Regimental Centre The Gemunu Watch | Kuruwita Army Camp, Ratnapura. |
| Nickname | Highlanders |
| Motto | Terry Not Forward |
| March | Highland Laddie |
| Anniversaries | December 7 (Regimental day) |
| Engagements | 1971 JVP Insurrection, Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Website | Gemunu Watch Official Website |
| Commanders | |
| Centre Commandant | Brigadier K.M.N. Dikkumbura RSP |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Major General A.M.A Abeywardana WWV RWP RSP ndc |
| Notable commanders | Brig. John Halangode Lt Gen Parami Kulatunga |
The Gemunu Watch (GW) ("King Dutugemunu's Own") is a infantry regiment of the Sri Lanka Army, formed with troops from the Ceylon Light Infantry and the Ceylon Sinha Regiment in 1962. It has been deployed in many major operations against the LTTE. It is made up of 17 regular units, 1 RHQ unit and 9 volunteer units. Headquartered at Kuruwita Army Camp, Ratnapura. It is named after one of the most famous Lankan Kings, King Dutugemunu.