15th Armoured Regiment (India)
15 Armoured Regiment | |
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Active | 1985 – present |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Armoured Corps |
Size | Regiment |
Motto(s) | जंग के जवाहर Jang ke Jawahar (Jewels of war) |
Equipment | T-90 tanks |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj Gen Kuldip Sindhu, VSM[1] |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 15 Armd Regt |
15 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
Formation
15 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 March 1985 at Mamun Cantonment, Pathankot.[2] It has an all-India all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions.[3]
History
The regiment took part in Operation Trident, Operation Rakshak, Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram.[4]
Captain Shashikant Sharma of the regiment was posthumously awarded the Sena Medal, when he was martyred defending Bana Post in Siachen Glacier. He was attached to 12 JAK LI.[5]
The Regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Babina, Uttar Pradesh on 19 October 2010 by the then President of India, Mrs. Prathiba Patil.[6] Five armoured regiments of the 31 Armoured Division (15, 12, 13, 83 and 19 Armoured Regiments) were awarded the colours.[7]
Equipment
The Regiment was equipped with Vijayanta tanks at its raising. It is presently equipped with the T-90 tanks.[8]
Regimental Insignia
The Regimental insignia consists of crossed lances with pennons, overlaid with the numeral "15" inscribed on the crossing of the lances, surrounded by laurel leaves, mounted by a palm and a scroll at the base with the regimental motto. The motto of the regiment is जंग के जवाहर (Jang ke Jawahar), which translates to ‘Jewels of war’.
References
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Kuldip Singh Sindhu". Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ "Sainik Samachar, Nov 2010". 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ Gautam, PK (2016). Indigenous Historical Knowledge: Kautilya and His Vocabulary, Volume III. IDSA/Pentagon Press. p. 153. ISBN 978-81-8274-909-2.
- ^ "15 Armoured - Indian Army Postal Cover". Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ "Martyr Capt Shashikant Sharma's Brother Dr Naresh Sharma Went To Siachen Galcier [Sic] For Wreath Laying Ceremony". 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ "15 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards". 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ "15 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards in OneIndia". 2010-10-19. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ "Sainik Samachar, Nov 2010". 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
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