Английская Википедия:551 Rocket Regiment (India)

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Шаблон:Infobox military unit 551 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Файл:The Multiple Launch Rocket System passes through the Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade-2010, in New Delhi on January 23, 2010.jpg
Smerch Rocket System of the regiment during the rehearsal of Republic Day Parade 2010

Formation

The regiment was raised at Ranchi on 28 September 1963 with Ahir troops. The unit became the first unit in the Indian Army to be converted to a Smerch weapon system unit on 9 July 2007 under the command of Colonel Rajesh Srivastava.

Achievements

  • The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 2008 and 2010.[1]
  • The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (Western Command) unit citation in 2013.
  • The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (South Western Command) unit citation in 2016.

See also

References

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