99 Field Regiment | |
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Active | 1964 – present |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Artillery |
Size | Regiment |
Nickname(s) | The Double Niners |
Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
Anniversaries | 15 April – Raising Day 15 December – Battle Honour Day [1] |
Battle honours | Sylhet [2] |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 99 Fd Regt |
99 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised as 99 Mountain Composite Regiment (Towed) on 15 April 1964 at Aurangabad. It was part of the new raisings for the mountain divisions following the reversal during Sino-Indian War of 1962. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel KN Channa.
At raising, the regiment was equipped with three batteries of American 75/24 pack howitzers and one battery of heavy mortars. On 1 February 1965, the regiment was re-organised as 99 Mountain Regiment with three batteries of 75/24 pack howitzers. [3] [4] The regiment presently consists of headquarters, 991, 992 and 993 field batteries.
The regiment, at formation, had a mixed class composition of Sikhs and Ahirs in equal proportion (2:2). In 1965, after shedding one battery, the composition was changed to Sikhs and Ahirs in 2:1 proportion. On 1 March 1999, the regiment composition was changed to an all class regiment. [3]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations [3] –
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards [3] –
The motto of the regiment is 'निश्चय कर अपनी जीत करौं' (Nischay Kar Apni Jeet Karoon) which translates to And with determination, I will be Victorious.
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