72 Field Regiment | |
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Active | 1967 – 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 | 72 Fd Regt |
72 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
72 Field Regiment was raised on 01 July 1967 at Belgaum under the command of Lieutenant Colonel NR Pawar. [1]
The unit is a ‘Single Class’ regiment composed of Ahir gunners, with the bulk of the tropps from Haryana and Rajasthan. [1]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations - [1]
The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (Eastern Command) Unit Citation and Appreciation of the Governor of Assam during Operation Rhino. [1]
It has won the following gallantry awards -
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