841 Rocket Regiment (India)

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841 Rocket Regiment
Active1963 – 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
Equipment Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher
Insignia
Abbreviation841 Rkt Regt

841 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.831 light regiment

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Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of the regiment during the 72nd Republic Day Parade, 2021 Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System passes through the Rajpath, at the 72nd Republic Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on January 26, 2021.jpg
Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of the regiment during the 72nd Republic Day Parade, 2021

Formation

The regiment was raised as 84 Counter Bombardment Regiment in 1963 at Ambala. It was later designated 84 Light Regiment (towed), 841 Light Regiment and converted to a Rocket Regiment in April 2020. [1]

Class composition

The regiment is primarily composed of South Indian troops and they are more commonly known as the ‘Gallant Thambis’. [2]

Operations

The regiment has taken part in the following operations-

Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–

Achievements

See also

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References

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  2. "Tricity officers to lead tank, artillery rocket contingents in R-Day Parade at New Delhi". 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  3. Singh, Jogindar (1993). Behind the Scene: An Analysis of India's Military Operations, 1947-1971. Lancer Publishers. p. 152. ISBN   978-1897829202.
  4. "Indo-Pakistani 1965 War: Battle of Chawinda". 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  5. "Amar-Jawan - A database of Indian Armed Forces Martyrs 1947-1997" . Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  6. Singh, Jagjit (1994). Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971. Spantech & Lancer. p. 162-4. ISBN   978-1897829554.
  7. 1 2 "Army captain from Mohali to represent PINAKA MLRS contingent on Jan 26". 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  8. "List Of Personnel Being Conferred Gallantry And Distinguished Awards On The Occasion Of Republic Day-2018". 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  9. "List Of Personnel Being Awarded COAS Commendation On The Occasion Of Independence Day-2018" (PDF). 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2023-10-24.