224 Medium Regiment (India)
| 224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1972 - present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Sarvada Sarva Pratham |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Equipment | K9-Vajra T self-propelled howitzers |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 224 Med Regt (SP) |
224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation
[edit]224 Medium Regiment was raised on 24 May 1972 as 224 Field Regiment.[citation needed] It is presently equipped with the formidable K9 Vajra-T Self Propelled gun system.[1] It consists of 2241, 2242 and 2243 Medium Batteries.
Operations
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- The regiment has participated in the following operations-
- Operation Trident
- Operation Rakshak
- Operation Meghdoot[2][3]
- Operation Vijay
- Operation Parakram
- Operation Rhino
Achievements
[edit]- The regiment had the honour to participate with its guns in the following -
- Republic Day Parade in 2023.[4]
- Army Day Parade in 2024.[citation needed]
Motto
[edit]The motto of the regiment is सर्वदा सर्व प्रथम (Sarvada Sarva Pratham), which translates to Always the First.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "K9 Vajra- T of 224 Medium regiment, led by Lt. Prakhar Tiwari saluted President Droupadi Murmu". 2023-01-26.
- ^ "The Indian Siachen Expedition Rose 1998" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Secure Strides". 2002-12-02. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Republic Day 2023: Kartavaya Path witnesses prowess of Indian weapon systems". 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Republic Day 2023, Made in India weapons shown at the Kartavya Path". 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-18.