165 Medium Regiment | |
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Active | 1963 – present |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Artillery |
Size | Regiment |
Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
Anniversaries | 1 October – Raising Day |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 165 Med Regt |
165 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised as 165 Field Regiment on 1 October 1963 at Ferozepur fort. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel PR Saranjame. The unit was constituted from the Sierra batteries of 10 and 16 Field Regiments. The third battery was raised from within the regiment. The troop composition was single class with Brahmin soldiers. [1]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations [1] –
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