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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.[1] It has an all-India all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions.[2]
History
The regiment took part in Operation Trident, Operation Rakshak, Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5] Five armoured regiments of the 31 Armoured Division (15, 12, 13, 83 and 19 Armoured Regiments) were awarded the colours.[6]
Equipment
The Regiment was equipped with Vijayanta tanks at its raising. It is presently equipped with the T-90 tanks.[7]
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
- ↑ Sainik Samachar, Nov 2010(2010-11-01). Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ↑ Indigenous Historical Knowledge: Kautilya and His Vocabulary, Volume III{{#if:Gautam|, Gautam}. IDSA/Pentagon Press(2016). 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).
- ↑ 15 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards in OneIndia(2010-10-19).
- ↑ Sainik Samachar, Nov 2010(2010-11-01). Retrieved 2021-01-03.