| 192 Field Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1965 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 1 February – Raising Day |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 192 Fd Regt |
192 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation and history
The regiment was raised on 1 February 1965 at Diphu, Assam as 192 Composite Mountain Regiment (Towed). The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Bhupinder Singh.[1] The regiment consists of 1921, 1922 and 1923 field batteries.
Class Composition
The regiment, at formation, had a fixed class composition of Dogras, Rajputs and Jats. In 1999, the regiment was converted to a mixed class unit.[1]
Operations
The regiment has taken part in the following operations[1] –
- Operation Trident – 1987 in Fazilka sector.
- Operation Rakshak – Counter terrorist operations in Kirni sector Jammu and Kashmir in 1990.
- Operation Vijay – Pallanwala sector (Akhnoor) in 1999.
- Operation Parakram – Bala Pindi in Gurdaspur District in 2001.
- Operation Meghdoot – Siachen glacier, 2012-14
Gallantry awards
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards[1][2]
- Sena Medal – 2
- Mentioned in dispatches – 1
- Chief of Army Staff Commendation cards – 2
- GOC-in-C Commendation cards – 7
War Cry
The war cry of the regiment is कुछ भी कर सकते है (Kuch Bhi Kar Sakte), which translates to ‘Can Do’.[1]
Notable Officers
- Lieutenant General Bhupinder Singh – First commanding officer, became GOC-in-C, Central Command from 1983 to 1985.[1]
- Brigadier Saran Prasad – Second Commanding Officer[3]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "192 Field Regiment Golden Jubilee APO postal cover". 2015-02-01. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ↑ "List of Personnel Being Awarded COAS Commendation on the occasion of Independence Day-2023" (PDF). 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ↑ "192 Field Regiment celebrates golden jubilee". 2015-02-03. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
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