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5 Armoured Regiment is part of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army. Template:Multiple image
History
5 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 December, 1983 at Jodhpur, Rajasthan.[1] The first commanding officer of the regiment was Lieutenant Colonel J.P.S. Hanspal.[1]
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.[2] It is also affiliated to Template:INS, an amphibious ship of the Indian Navy.[3]
The first Colonel of the Regiment was Lieutenant General M. Mayadas.[1] Other Colonels have been Lieutenant General MS Shergill, Major General G.S. Malhi and Lieutenant General AK Singh.[2] The regiment celebrated its silver jubilee in 2008.
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, 73, 74 Armoured Regiments and 6 Lancers of the 1 Armoured Division were presented the colours.[4][5]
Operations
The regiment has participated in Operation Trident, Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram.
Regimental Insignia
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.[1]
The Regimental Colours are Satin Blue, White and Black symbolising Compassion, Purity & Tranquility and Strength of Steel respectively.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Izzat: historical records and iconography of Indian cavalry regiments, 1750-2007{{#if:Nath|, Nath}. Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, United Service Institution of India(2009). ISBN 978-81-902097-7-9
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 5 Armoured Regiment. GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ↑ Affiliated to Armoured. Ministry of Defence, Government of India(1 December 2008). Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- ↑ President honours 5 armoured corps regiments(27 November 2011). Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ↑ Presidential Standards conferred on five armoured regiments in The Hindu(2011-11-28). Retrieved 2020-11-01.