Английская Википедия:49th Armoured Regiment (India)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox military unit 49 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.

Formation

The regiment was raised on 1 October 1983 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel JPS Nakai at Ahmednagar.[1] It has an all-India, all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions.[2] Lieutenant General SS Mahal, VSM is the current Colonel of the Regiment.[3]

President's Standards

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General Manoj Pande, COAS, presenting the prestigious ‘President’s Standards’ to 49 Armoured Regiment

The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande presented the President's Standards to the regiment at Suratgarh military station on 25 March 2023.[4]

Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -

Other achievements

Sowar Pradeep Kumar of the regiment won a Silver Medal in the Free Rifle 300 Metres (Three Position) event at the 26th All India GV Mavalankar Shooting Championship.[7]

Regimental insignia

The Regimental insignia consists of crossed lances with pennons mounted with the Lion Capital of Ashoka, with the numeral "49" inscribed on the crossing of the lances and a scroll at the base with the words "ARMOURED REGIMENT".[8]

References

Шаблон:Reflist Шаблон:Indian Army Armoured Corps