| 224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1972 - present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type |  Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Sarvada Sarva Pratham |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Equipment | K9-Vajra T self-propelled howitzers |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 224 Med Regt (SP) |
224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
224 Medium Regiment was raised on 24 May 1972 as 224 Field Regiment.[ citation needed ] It is presently equipped with the formidable K9 Vajra-T Self Propelled gun system. [1] It consists of 2241, 2242 and 2243 Medium Batteries.
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The motto of the regiment is सर्वदा सर्व प्रथम (Sarvada Sarva Pratham), which translates to Always the First. [5]
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