Английская Википедия:286 Medium Regiment (India)

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Шаблон:Infobox military unit 286 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Formation and history

The regiment was raised in 1985. The unit was subsequently converted to a field regiment and is now a medium regiment. The regiment consists of 2861, 2862 and 2863 medium batteries.

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155/45 mm Dhanush Gun System of the regiment during the 73rd Republic Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on January 26, 2022.

Equipment

The regiment has used the following guns- Шаблон:Incomplete list

Operations

Шаблон:Incomplete list The regiment has taken part in the following operations–

  • Operation Vijay – 286 Medium Regiment was part of the unprecedent artillery bombardment which turned the tide of war. It was in support of 121 (Independent) Infantry Brigade,[1] and was equipped with 130 mm guns.[2] All the barrels of the 18 guns of the regiment wore out their life in 25 days, continuing their assault operation with new gun barrels from the 163 Medium Regiment.[3] The regiment was awarded the honour title Kargil in recognition of its valiant efforts.

Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards– Шаблон:Incomplete list

Motto

The motto of the regiment is व्यावसायिकता, पूर्णता और गर्व (Professionalism, Perfection and Pride).[6]

Other achievements

Шаблон:Incomplete list

  • Havildar Jyothi Shankar D of the regiment represented the Indian Army in the 70th Inter-services athletics championship in 2021–22.[7]

See also

References

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