sentences:  In 1981 the Commandos were employed in counter terrorist operations in Jaffna for the first time.It also performs special duties in the Presidential Security Division.To meet the operational requirements the Commando Regiment was expanded and a Commando Brigade was formed on 18 March 1997.4 Commando regiment was formed before the 3 Commando Regiment on 15 March 2003 which is responsible for VIP protection, hostage rescue and anti terrorist tasks and War dog operations.