15th Armoured Regiment (India)
| 15 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Mottos | जंग के जवाहर Jang ke Jawahar (Jewels of war) |
| Equipment | T-90 tanks |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Maj Gen Kuldip Sindhu, VSM[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 15 Armd Regt |
15 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
Formation
[edit | edit source]15 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 March 1985 at Mamun Cantonment, Pathankot.[2] It has an all-India all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions.[3]
History
[edit | edit source]The regiment took part in Operation Trident, Operation Rakshak, Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram.[4]
Captain Shashikant Sharma of the regiment was posthumously awarded the Sena Medal, when he was martyred defending Bana Post in Siachen Glacier. He was attached to 12 JAK LI.[5]
The Regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Babina, Uttar Pradesh on 19 October 2010 by the then President of India, Mrs. Prathiba Patil.[6] Five armoured regiments of the 31 Armoured Division (15, 12, 13, 83 and 19 Armoured Regiments) were awarded the colours.[7]
Equipment
[edit | edit source]The Regiment was equipped with Vijayanta tanks at its raising. It is presently equipped with the T-90 tanks.[8]
Regimental Insignia
[edit | edit source]The Regimental insignia consists of crossed lances with pennons, overlaid with the numeral "15" inscribed on the crossing of the lances, surrounded by laurel leaves, mounted by a palm and a scroll at the base with the regimental motto. The motto of the regiment is जंग के जवाहर (Jang ke Jawahar), which translates to ‘Jewels of war’.
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