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5 Armoured Regiment Active 1983 – present Country Republic of India Allegiance India Branch Indian Army Type Cavalry Size Regiment Motto(s ) निस्चय और विजयNischay aur Vijay (Determination and Victory) Colors Satin Blue, White and Black Equipment T-90 Colonel of Maj Gen Sameer Kalla, VSM[1] Abbreviation 5 Armd Regt
Military unit
5 Armoured Regiment is part of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army .
History [ edit ]
5 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 December, 1983 at Jodhpur , Rajasthan .[2] commanding officer of the regiment was Lieutenant Colonel J.P.S. Hanspal.[2]
The Regiment was initially equipped with Vijayanta tanks. It became the first regiment of the Indian Army to be equipped with T-90 tanks in 2002.[3] INS Shardul , an amphibious ship of the Indian Navy .[4]
The first Colonel of the Regiment was Lieutenant General M. Mayadas.[2] Major General G.S. Malhi and Lieutenant General AK Singh .[3]
On 27 November, 2011, the regiment was awarded the ‘President’s Standards ’ by Mrs Pratibha Patil , then President of India in Patiala . 5 Armoured Regiment along with 70 6 Lancers of the 1 Armoured Division were presented the colours.[5] [6]
Operations [ edit ]
The regiment has participated in Operation Trident , Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram .
Regimental Insignia [ edit ]
The cap badge consists of a pair of crossed lances with pennons in the Regimental Colours. The numeral 5 topped by a mailed fist rests on the crossing point of the lances. A scroll in Devanagari at the bottom has the regimental motto निस्चय और विजय (Nischay aur Vijay , Determination and Victory). The shoulder title plain numeral 5 in brass on a black quadrilateral metal backing.[2]
The Regimental Colours are Satin Blue, White and Black symbolising Compassion, Purity & Tranquility and Strength of Steel respectively.
References [ edit ]
^ a b "5 Armoured Regiment" . GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 31 March 2014 .
^ Jaibhaye, Ramesh (1 December 2008). "Affiliated to Armoured" . Sainik Samachar . Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Retrieved 1 April 2014 .
^ Dewan, Umesh (27 November 2011). "President honours 5 armoured corps regiments" . The Tribune . Chandigarh. Retrieved 31 March 2014 .
^ "Presidential Standards conferred on five armoured regiments in The Hindu" . The Hindu . 28 November 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2020 .
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