| 81 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1973 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | शौर्यं तेजो युद्धे Shaurya Tejo Yuddhe (Heroism and boldness in battle) |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lt Gen Ajai Singh [1] |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Arun Gautam, Lt Gen Ajai Singh [2] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 81 Armd Regt |
The 81 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised on 1 October 1973. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier) NP Singh from Deccan Horse. [3] It has an all-India all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions. [4]
The regiment has participated in Operation Rakshak and Operation Meghdoot. [5]
Two terrorists opened fire at the camp of the 81 Armoured Regiment on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway, Samba on 21 March 2015. Both were killed in the following encounter. [6] [7]
The Regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Jodhpur on 16 May 2005 by the President of India, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. [8] It was awarded the COAS Unit Citation during the Army Day Parade in 2023. [9]
Members of the regiment have won one Shaurya Chakra, one Param Vishisht Seva Medal, one Vishisht Seva Medal and one Sena Medal. [10] [11] [12]
The regimental insignia consists of front face of a tank with numeral "81" inscribed on the tank’s hull, a scroll added at the base with the regimental motto inscribed in Devanagari script on it.
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