 It also handles the Ground-Based Air Defence role of the Sri Lankan military, protecting both civilian and military installations.To achieve its objectives the regiment uses infantry, light armoured, parachute, mortar and anti-aircraft units.In addition to these roles, the regiment carries out Airborne Rescue Operations and provide ground support such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) requirement of the Air Force, its personal serve as SLAF's firefighters and intelligence.