269 Medium Regiment (India)

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269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled)
Active1975–present
Country Flag of India.svg India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Flag of Indian Army.svg Indian Army
Type Regiment of Artillery Insignia (India).svg Artillery
SizeRegiment
Nickname(s)Superfine
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
Anniversaries1 September – Raising Day
Equipment K9 Vajra T self-propelled howitzers
Insignia
Abbreviation269 Med Regt (SP)

269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

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Formation

The regiment was raised as 269 Field Regiment on 1 September 1975 at Moga, Punjab. Lieutenant Colonel HK Kapoor was the first commanding officer. [1] It is presently a medium regiment equipped with K9-Vajra T howitzers. [2] It consists of 2691, 2692 and 2693 medium batteries.

K9 Vajra 155 mm self-propelled howitzers of the regiment during the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi, 2020 K-9 VAJRA-T passes through the Rajpath, at the 71st Republic Day Celebrations, at Rajpath, in New Delhi on January 26, 2020.jpg
K9 Vajra 155 mm self-propelled howitzers of the regiment during the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi, 2020

Gallantry awards

Achievements

See also

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References

  1. Sainik Samachar, Volume 54. Ministry of Defence, Directorate of Public Relations, New Delhi. 2007. p. 13.
  2. "India's military strength, cultural diversity at display during 71st Republic Day Parade". 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  3. "Gazette of India, No 12, page 449" (PDF). 2003-03-22. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  4. "The K-9 VAJRA-T commanded by Captain Abhinav Sahu of 269 Medium Regiment, at Rajpath". 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  5. "Governor of Uttar Pradesh awarded Unit appreciation". 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2023-10-24.