76 Field Regiment (India)

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76 Field Regiment
Active1966 – 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
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
Anniversaries1 July – Raising Day
Insignia
Abbreviation76 Fd Regt

76 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

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Formation and history

The regiment was raised on 1 July 1966 at Secunderabad. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel A Kaul. [1] The regiment consists of 761, 762 and 763 field batteries.

Class Composition

The regiment at formation had a fixed class composition of Ahirs, Rajputs and Sikhs. In 1999, the regiment was converted to a mixed class unit. [1]

Operations

The regiment has taken part in the following operations [1]

Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards [1]

Other achievements

See also

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