| 64 Field Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1962 – 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 |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 64 Fd Regt |
64 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised in Belgaum on 01 Oct 1962 under Lieutenant Colonel Bhag Singh Jaswal as 64 Mountain Regiment. [1] [2] [3]
The unit is the only pure Gorkha artillery regiment in the Indian Army. Unlike other artillery regiments, the gunners wear the Gorkha hat instead of the navy blue beret. [1] [4] [5]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations –
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