153 Medium Regiment (Self-Propelled) | |
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Active | 1985 – present |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Artillery |
Size | Regiment |
Nickname(s) | Long Rangers [1] |
Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Shreshthta ke liye sangharsh |
Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
Anniversaries | 7 January – Raising Day |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 153 Med Regt (SP) |
153 Medium Regiment (Self-Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised on 7 January 1985 at Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. [1] [2] It consists of 1531, 1532 and 1533 medium batteries.
The regiment has taken part in the following operations [2] –
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -
The motto of the regiment is श्रेष्ठता के लिए संघर्ष (Shreshthta ke liye sangharsh) which translates to Struggle for superiority. [2]
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