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1890 Rocket Regiment | |
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Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | ![]() |
Size | Regiment |
Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Vijayi Bhava (May you always win) |
Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
Equipment | Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 1890 Rkt Regt |
1890 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Pinaka_MBRL_at_rehearsal_of_Republic_Day_Parade_2011.jpg/220px-Pinaka_MBRL_at_rehearsal_of_Republic_Day_Parade_2011.jpg)
Formation
[edit]The regiment which was initially a Light Regiment, is presently a Rocket Regiment equipped with Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers. The unit took part in the initial trials of the Pinaka weapon system.[1]
Gallantry awards
[edit]The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–
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- VCOAS Commendation Cards - Gunner Bijender Singh[2]
Achievements
[edit]- The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade with the Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System in 2011, 2015 and 2024.[3][4]
Motto
[edit]The motto of the regiment is विजयी भव (Vijayi Bhava), which translates to May you always win.
Notable officers
[edit]- Brigadier AJS Behl - commanded the unit and and retired in April 1995 as the Deputy Director General of National Cadet Corps, Jammu and Kashmir.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Successful Technical Trials of Guided Pinaka Rocket System" (PDF). 2019-06-01. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "VCOAS Commendation Card". 2003-08-15. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ "R-Day Parade 2024: Glimpses of India's multi-barrel rocket launcher, 'Pinaka' at Kartavya Path". 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "India's military prowess to be showcased at Republic Day parade 2024". 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "India Mourns the Loss of Brigadier AJS Behl: A Tribute to a Gallant Soldier". 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
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