| 153 Medium Regiment (Self-Propelled) | |
|---|---|
| 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] –
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The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -
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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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