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	{{Short description\|Infantry regiment of the Indian Army}}		{{Short description\|Infantry regiment of the Indian Army}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=April 2022}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=April 2022}}
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	{{Infobox Military Unit		{{Infobox Military Unit
	\| unit_name = Ladakh Scouts		\| unit_name = Ladakh Scouts
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	\| size = 5 battalions		\| size = 5 battalions
	\| command_structure =		\| command_structure =
	\| garrison = Phyang,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/\|title = Ladakh organises inter school competitions to celebrate spirit of Indian army\|date = 28 October ~~2022~~}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/\|title=Ladakh Scouts Relation Result 2020 Declared 23 Feb Result}}</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html\|title = 90 young soldiers join Ladakh Scouts Regiment in Leh\|date = 13 June 2021}}</ref>		\| garrison = Phyang,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/\|title = Ladakh organises inter school competitions to celebrate spirit of Indian army\|date = 28 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/\|title=Ladakh Scouts Relation Result 2020 Declared 23 Feb Result}}</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html\|title = 90 young soldiers join Ladakh Scouts Regiment in Leh\|date = 13 June 2021}}</ref>
	\| garrison_label = Regimental Centre		\| garrison_label = Regimental Centre
	\| equipment =		\| equipment =

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	{{Use dmy dates\|date=~~January 2013~~}}		{{Short description\|Infantry regiment of the Indian Army}}
	{{Use Indian English\|date=January ~~2013~~}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=April 2022}}
			{{Use Indian English\|date=January 2022}}
	{{Infobox Military Unit		{{Infobox Military Unit
	\| unit_name = Ladakh Scouts		\| unit_name = Ladakh Scouts
	\| image = Emblem of Ladakh Scouts.png		\| image = Emblem of Ladakh Scouts.png
	\| image_size = 200px		\| image_size = 200px
	\| caption = Regimental ~~Insignia~~ of the Ladakh Scouts		\| caption = Regimental insignia of the Ladakh Scouts
	\| dates = 1963–present		\| dates = 1963–present
	\| country = {{flag\|India}}		\| country = {{flag\|India}}
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	\| size = 5 battalions		\| size = 5 battalions
	\| command_structure =		\| command_structure =
	\| garrison = Phyang,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/\|title = Ladakh organises inter school competitions to celebrate spirit of Indian army\|date = 28 October ~~2014~~}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/\|title=Ladakh Scouts Relation Result 2020 Declared 23 Feb Result}}</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html\|title = 90 young soldiers join Ladakh Scouts Regiment in Leh\|date = 13 June 2021}}</ref>		\| garrison = Phyang,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/\|title = Ladakh organises inter school competitions to celebrate spirit of Indian army\|date = 28 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/\|title=Ladakh Scouts Relation Result 2020 Declared 23 Feb Result}}</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html\|title = 90 young soldiers join Ladakh Scouts Regiment in Leh\|date = 13 June 2021}}</ref>
	\| garrison_label = Regimental Centre		\| garrison_label = Regimental Centre
	\| equipment =		\| equipment =
	\| equipment_label =		\| equipment_label =
	\| nickname = ''Snow Warriors'', ''Snow ~~Leapords~~''		\| nickname = ''Snow Warriors'', ''Snow Leopards''
	\| patron =		\| patron =
	\| motto =		\| motto =
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	\| battles =		\| battles =
	\| anniversaries =		\| anniversaries =
	\| decorations = 1 [[Unit citation]], 1 [[Ashok Chakra]], 2 [[Mahavir Chakra]], 2 [[Kirti Chakra]], 2 [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]s, 26 [[Vir Chakra]], 6 [[Shaurya Chakra]], 3 [[Yudh Seva Medal]]s, 64 [[Sena Medal]]s, 13 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]]s, 13 Mentions-in-Dispatches, 67 Chief Of Army Staff commendation cards, 2 [[Jeevan Raksha Padak]]<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-ladakh.htm\|title=Ladakh Scouts\|publisher=GlobalSecurity.org}}</ref>		\| decorations = 1 [[Unit citation]], 1 [[Ashok Chakra]], 2 [[Mahavir Chakra]], 2 [[Kirti Chakra]], 2 [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]s, 26 [[Vir Chakra]], 6 [[Shaurya Chakra]], 3 [[Yudh Seva Medal]]s, 64 [[Sena Medal]]s, 13 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]]s, 13 Mentions-in-Dispatches, 67 Chief of Army Staff commendation cards, 2 [[Jeevan Raksha Padak]]<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-ladakh.htm\|title=Ladakh Scouts\|publisher=GlobalSecurity.org}}</ref>
	\| battle_honours = <!-- Commanders -->		\| battle_honours = <!-- Commanders -->
	\| current_commander =		\| current_commander =
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	}}		}}
	[[File:Ladakh Scout on break. Near Leh. 2010.jpg\|thumb\|305x305px\|Ladakh Scout soldier on a break~~. Near~~ [[Leh]], 2010]]		[[File:Ladakh Scout on break. Near Leh. 2010.jpg\|thumb\|305x305px\|Ladakh Scout soldier on a break near [[Leh]], 2010]]
	The '''Ladakh Scouts''' is an [[infantry regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], nicknamed the "Snow Warriors" or "[[Snow Leopards]]".<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/> The regiment specialises in [[mountain warfare]], and its primary role is to guard India's borders in the high altitudes of the [[Union territory\|Union Territory]] of [[Ladakh]].
			The '''Ladakh Scouts''' is an [[infantry regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], nicknamed the "Snow Warriors" or "[[Snow Leopards]]".<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/> The regiment specialises in [[mountain warfare]], and its primary role is to guard India's borders in the high altitudes of the [[Union territory\|Union Territory]] of [[Ladakh]].

	The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963 by spinning off the Ladakhi battalions of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Militia]].{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} They were converted into an Army [[regiment]] in 2000.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} The Ladakh Scouts recruits mainly from India's [[Ladakhi people\|Ladakhi]] and [[Tibetan people\|Tibetan]] ethnic communities, and is among the army's most decorated units. Its soldiers have been honoured with over 300 gallantry awards and citations including a [[Unit citation]], one [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)\|Ashok Chakra]], ten [[Maha Vir Chakra]]s and two [[Kirti Chakra]]s.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}}		The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963 by spinning off the Ladakhi battalions of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Militia]].{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} They were converted into an Army [[regiment]] in 2000.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} The Ladakh Scouts recruits mainly from India's [[Ladakhi people\|Ladakhi]] and [[Tibetan people\|Tibetan]] ethnic communities, and is among the army's most decorated units. Its soldiers have been honoured with over 300 gallantry awards and citations including a [[Unit citation]], one [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)\|Ashok Chakra]], ten [[Maha Vir Chakra]]s and two [[Kirti Chakra]]s.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}}
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	===Operation Meghdoot===		===Operation Meghdoot===
	{{Main\|Operation Meghdoot}}		{{Main\|Operation Meghdoot}}
	Units of the Ladakh Scouts were deployed with 3rd Kumaon ~~Rifles~~ to capture the [[Siachen Glacier]] in April 1984, as a part of [[Operation Meghdoot]].<ref name=ia-meghdoot>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp3PLMMCRM6C.aspx?MnId=GWOq5gm/3bWnw01bjgMFeA==&ParentID=PUXKeyfrbKTnUWp2lVC0YA==\|title=Operation Meghdoot\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref>		Units of the Ladakh Scouts were deployed with 3rd Kumaon regiment to capture the [[Siachen Glacier]] in April 1984, as a part of [[Operation Meghdoot]].<ref name=ia-meghdoot>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp3PLMMCRM6C.aspx?MnId=GWOq5gm/3bWnw01bjgMFeA==&ParentID=PUXKeyfrbKTnUWp2lVC0YA==\|title=Operation Meghdoot\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref>

	===Kargil War===		===Kargil War===
	{{Main\|Kargil War}}		{{Main\|Kargil War}}
	The Ladakh Scouts were one of the first units to be deployed in combat action for [[Operation Vijay (1999)\|Operation Vijay]]. Its units displayed exemplary gallantry and won numerous awards, including a [[Maha Vir Chakra]] for [[Sonam Wangchuk\|Major Sonam Wangchuk]]. The Scouts were awarded a ''Unit Citation'' for their gallantry during the battles of Point 5000 on 5–6 July 1999, Dog Hill on the night 30 June-1 July, and Padma Go on 9–10 July 1999, in the Batalik Sector. The citation recognised the unit's performance with distinction during [[Operation Vijay (1999)\|Operation Vijay]] and display of ''exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy''.<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/>		The Ladakh Scouts were one of the first units to be deployed in combat action for [[Operation Vijay (1999)\|Operation Vijay]]. Its units displayed exemplary gallantry and won numerous awards, including a [[Maha Vir Chakra]] for [[Sonam Wangchuk\|Major Sonam Wangchuk]]. The Scouts were awarded a ''Unit Citation'' for their gallantry during the battles of Point 5000 on 5–6 July 1999, Dog Hill on the night 30 June – 1 July, and Padma Go on 9–10 July 1999, in the Batalik Sector. The citation recognised the unit's performance with distinction during [[Operation Vijay (1999)\|Operation Vijay]] and display of ''exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy''.<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/>

	==Distinctions==		==Distinctions==
	[[File:The Ladakh Scouts Marching Contingent passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018, in New Delhi on January 26, 2018.jpg\|thumb\|305x305px\|The Ladakh Scouts Marching Contingent passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018\|alt=\|right]]		[[File:The Ladakh Scouts Marching Contingent passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018, in New Delhi on January 26, 2018.jpg\|thumb\|305x305px\|The Ladakh Scouts Marching Contingent passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018\|alt=\|right]]
	[[File:The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the President s Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh, in Jammu & Kashmir on August 21, 2017.jpg\|thumb\|305x305px\|The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the President's Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh, in Jammu & Kashmir on 21 August 2017]]		[[File:The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the President s Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh, in Jammu & Kashmir on August 21, 2017.jpg\|thumb\|305x305px\|The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the President's Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh, in Jammu & Kashmir on 21 August 2017]]

	===Battle honours===		===Battle honours===
	* [[Turtuk]], Indo-Pakistan War of 1971		* [[Turtuk]], Indo-Pakistan War of 1971

	===Gallantry awards===		===Gallantry awards===
	[[Maha Vir Chakra]] ~~Recipients~~:		[[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)\|Ashoka Chakra]] recipient:
			*Naib Subedar [[Chhering Mutup]]

			[[Maha Vir Chakra]] recipients:
	* Colonel [[Sonam Wangchuk]]<ref name=ia-wangchuk>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=SXlOMx5srYV33UHMKNg5eg==&ParentID=W1Ii3tzDxmYCyCftX8YuJA==\|title=Maj Sonam Wangchuk\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref><ref name=ia-majorwangchuk>{{cite news\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=muH0EN+gJw958u8zMyzizw==&ParentID=oAobEvhw7gM4lU50tCLuvg==\|title=Major Sonam Wangchuk\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref>		* Colonel [[Sonam Wangchuk]]<ref name=ia-wangchuk>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=SXlOMx5srYV33UHMKNg5eg==&ParentID=W1Ii3tzDxmYCyCftX8YuJA==\|title=Maj Sonam Wangchuk\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref><ref name=ia-majorwangchuk>{{cite news\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=muH0EN+gJw958u8zMyzizw==&ParentID=oAobEvhw7gM4lU50tCLuvg==\|title=Major Sonam Wangchuk\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref>
	* Colonel [[Chewang Rinchen]] (with Bar)		* Colonel [[Chewang Rinchen]] (with Bar)
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	*64 [[Sena Medal]]s		*64 [[Sena Medal]]s
	*13 Mentions-in-Dispatches		*13 Mentions-in-Dispatches
	*67 Chief Of Army Staff commendation cards		*67 Chief of Army Staff commendation cards
	*2 [[Jeevan Raksha Padak]]s		*2 [[Jeevan Raksha Padak]]s

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	* [[List of regiments of the Indian Army]]		* [[List of regiments of the Indian Army]]
	* [[Arunachal Scouts]]		* [[Arunachal Scouts]]
			* [[Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts]]
			* [[Northern Light Infantry Regiment]]

	==References==		==References==

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	\| garrison = Phyang,<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/</ref><ref>https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html</ref>		\| garrison = Phyang,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/\|title = Ladakh organises inter school competitions to celebrate spirit of Indian army\|date = 28 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/\|title=Ladakh Scouts Relation Result 2020 Declared 23 Feb Result}}</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html\|title = 90 young soldiers join Ladakh Scouts Regiment in Leh\|date = 13 June 2021}}</ref>
	\| garrison_label = Regimental Centre		\| garrison_label = Regimental Centre
	\| equipment =		\| equipment =
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	}}		}}
	[[File:Ladakh Scout on break. Near Leh. 2010.jpg\|thumb\|Ladakh Scout on break. Near [[Leh]]. 2010]]		[[File:Ladakh Scout on break. Near Leh. 2010.jpg\|thumb\|305x305px\|Ladakh Scout soldier on a break. Near [[Leh]], 2010]]
	The '''Ladakh Scouts''' is an [[infantry regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], nicknamed the "Snow Warriors" or "[[Snow Leopards]]".<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/> The regiment specialises in [[mountain warfare]], and its primary role is to guard India's borders in the high altitudes of the [[Union territory\|Union Territory]] of [[Ladakh]].		The '''Ladakh Scouts''' is an [[infantry regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], nicknamed the "Snow Warriors" or "[[Snow Leopards]]".<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/> The regiment specialises in [[mountain warfare]], and its primary role is to guard India's borders in the high altitudes of the [[Union territory\|Union Territory]] of [[Ladakh]].

	The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963 by spinning off the Ladakhi battalions of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Militia]]. They were converted into an Army [[regiment]] in 2000. The Ladakh Scouts recruits mainly from India's [[Ladakhi people\|Ladakhi]] and [[Tibetan people\|Tibetan]] ethnic communities, and is among the army's most decorated units. Its soldiers have been honoured with over 300 gallantry awards and citations including a [[Unit citation]], one [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)\|Ashok Chakra]], ten [[Maha Vir Chakra]]s and two [[Kirti Chakra]]s.		The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963 by spinning off the Ladakhi battalions of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Militia]].{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} They were converted into an Army [[regiment]] in 2000.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}} The Ladakh Scouts recruits mainly from India's [[Ladakhi people\|Ladakhi]] and [[Tibetan people\|Tibetan]] ethnic communities, and is among the army's most decorated units. Its soldiers have been honoured with over 300 gallantry awards and citations including a [[Unit citation]], one [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)\|Ashok Chakra]], ten [[Maha Vir Chakra]]s and two [[Kirti Chakra]]s.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2021}}

	==History==		==History==
	In 1948, the "[[Nubra Guards]]" were raised from local Ladakhi warriors to patrol India's mountainous border in the Ladakh region.<ref name=ia-lshist>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=q2SS7SL4DIY6BgcIF2CvQw==&ParentID=pTysHD2D5n/sfjXrwhyAPA==\|title=Ladakh Scouts\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref> In 1952, the Nubra Guards were merged as the 7th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Militia (which itself later became the [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]]). The 14th Battalion of the militia was also raised from Ladakh in 1959.		In 1948, the "[[Nubra Guards]]" were raised from local Ladakhi warriors to patrol India's mountainous border in the Ladakh region.<ref name=ia-lshist>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=q2SS7SL4DIY6BgcIF2CvQw==&ParentID=pTysHD2D5n/sfjXrwhyAPA==\|title=Ladakh Scouts\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref> In 1952, the Nubra Guards were merged as the 7th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Militia (which itself later became the [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]]). The 14th Battalion of the militia was also raised from Ladakh in 1959.
			[[File:Ladakh Scouts mountaineering.jpg\|thumb\|305x305px\|Mountaineering Expedition of Zedang Sumpa Battalion of Ladakh Scouts, which scaled five virgin peaks above 6000 metres located in the Central Rimo Glacier, October 2021.]]
	On 1 June 1963, following the [[Sino-Indian War of 1962]], Col. S.P Salunke formed the Ladakh Scouts by spinning off the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia, and the unit was given the role of [[reconnaissance]] and [[interdiction]] in the high-altitude border regions by the [[Government of India]].		On 1 June 1963, following the [[Sino-Indian War of 1962]], Col. S.P Salunke formed the Ladakh Scouts by spinning off the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia, and the unit was given the role of [[reconnaissance]] and [[interdiction]] in the high-altitude border regions by the [[Government of India]].

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	On 2 June 2013, it celebrated its Golden Jubilee to mark the merger between the Nubra Guards and the 7th Battalion of the J&K light infantry.		On 2 June 2013, it celebrated its Golden Jubilee to mark the merger between the Nubra Guards and the 7th Battalion of the J&K light infantry.

	===Units===		==Units==
	The regiment currently consists of 5 [[battalion]]s, with support personnel affiliated to other arms of the Indian army seconded in on rotation.		The regiment currently consists of 5 [[battalion]]s, with support personnel affiliated to other arms of the Indian army seconded in on rotation.

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	[[Category:Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948]]		[[Category:Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948]]
	~~[[Category:Regiments of the Indian Army]]~~

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	\| command_structure =		\| command_structure =
	\| garrison =		\| garrison = Phyang,<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/</ref><ref>https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html</ref>
	\| garrison_label = ~~Headquarters~~		\| garrison_label = Regimental Centre
	\| equipment =		\| equipment =
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	In 1948, the "[[Nubra Guards]]" were raised from local Ladakhi warriors to patrol India's mountainous border in the Ladakh region.<ref name=ia-lshist>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=q2SS7SL4DIY6BgcIF2CvQw==&ParentID=pTysHD2D5n/sfjXrwhyAPA==\|title=Ladakh Scouts\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref> In 1952, the Nubra Guards were merged as the 7th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Militia (which itself later became the [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]]). The 14th Battalion of the militia was also raised from Ladakh in 1959.		In 1948, the "[[Nubra Guards]]" were raised from local Ladakhi warriors to patrol India's mountainous border in the Ladakh region.<ref name=ia-lshist>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=q2SS7SL4DIY6BgcIF2CvQw==&ParentID=pTysHD2D5n/sfjXrwhyAPA==\|title=Ladakh Scouts\|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref> In 1952, the Nubra Guards were merged as the 7th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Militia (which itself later became the [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]]). The 14th Battalion of the militia was also raised from Ladakh in 1959.

	On 1 June 1963, following the [[Sino-Indian War of 1962]], the Ladakh Scouts ~~was formed~~ by spinning off the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia, and the unit was given the role of [[reconnaissance]] and [[interdiction]] in the high-altitude border regions by the [[Government of India]].		On 1 June 1963, following the [[Sino-Indian War of 1962]], Col. S.P Salunke formed the Ladakh Scouts by spinning off the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia, and the unit was given the role of [[reconnaissance]] and [[interdiction]] in the high-altitude border regions by the [[Government of India]].

	After the [[Kargil War]], the Ladakh Scouts was reformed as a standard infantry regiment on 1 June 2000. Its parent regiment is the [[Jammu & Kashmir Rifles]], but it trains and fights as an independent unit for all intents and purposes.		After the [[Kargil War]], the Ladakh Scouts was reformed as a standard infantry regiment on 1 June 2000. Its parent regiment is the [[Jammu & Kashmir Rifles]], but it trains and fights as an independent unit for all intents and purposes.

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| unit_name = Ladakh Scouts
| image = Emblem of Ladakh Scouts.png
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Regimental Insignia of the Ladakh Scouts
| dates = 1963–present
| country = {{flag|India}}
| allegiance = {{flag|India}}
| branch = {{Army|IND}}
| type = [[Infantry]]
| role = [[Mountain warfare]]
| size = 5 battalions
| command_structure =
| garrison =
| garrison_label = Headquarters
| equipment =
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| nickname = ''Snow Warriors'', ''Snow Leapords''
| patron =
| motto =
| colors = Ki Ki So So Lhargyalo (Victory to God).
| colors_label = War Cry
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[[File:Ladakh Scout on break. Near Leh. 2010.jpg|thumb|Ladakh Scout on break. Near [[Leh]]. 2010]]
The '''Ladakh Scouts''' is an [[infantry regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], nicknamed the "Snow Warriors" or "[[Snow Leopards]]".<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/> The regiment specialises in [[mountain warfare]], and its primary role is to guard India's borders in the high altitudes of the [[Union territory|Union Territory]] of [[Ladakh]].

The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963 by spinning off the Ladakhi battalions of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Militia]]. They were converted into an Army [[regiment]] in 2000. The Ladakh Scouts recruits mainly from India's [[Ladakhi people|Ladakhi]] and [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]] ethnic communities, and is among the army's most decorated units. Its soldiers have been honoured with over 300 gallantry awards and citations including a [[Unit citation]], one [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Ashok Chakra]], ten [[Maha Vir Chakra]]s and two [[Kirti Chakra]]s.

==History==
In 1948, the "[[Nubra Guards]]" were raised from local Ladakhi warriors to patrol India's mountainous border in the Ladakh region.<ref name=ia-lshist>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=q2SS7SL4DIY6BgcIF2CvQw==&ParentID=pTysHD2D5n/sfjXrwhyAPA==|title=Ladakh Scouts|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref> In 1952, the Nubra Guards were merged as the 7th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Militia (which itself later became the [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]]). The 14th Battalion of the militia was also raised from Ladakh in 1959.

On 1 June 1963, following the [[Sino-Indian War of 1962]], the Ladakh Scouts was formed by spinning off the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia, and the unit was given the role of [[reconnaissance]] and [[interdiction]] in the high-altitude border regions by the [[Government of India]].

After the [[Kargil War]], the Ladakh Scouts was reformed as a standard infantry regiment on 1 June 2000. Its parent regiment is the [[Jammu & Kashmir Rifles]], but it trains and fights as an independent unit for all intents and purposes.

On 2 June 2013, it celebrated its Golden Jubilee to mark the merger between the Nubra Guards and the 7th Battalion of the J&K light infantry.

===Units===
The regiment currently consists of 5 [[battalion]]s, with support personnel affiliated to other arms of the Indian army seconded in on rotation.

==Recent Engagements==
===Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1965 and 1971===
{{Main|Indo-Pakistani War of 1971}}
Units of the regiment have been deployed in combat in every major Indian operation since the [[Indo-Pakistan War of 1965]]. The Scouts also received battle honours in the undeclared western theatre of the [[Indo-Pakistan War of 1971]] which led to the independence of [[East Pakistan]].

===Operation Meghdoot===
{{Main|Operation Meghdoot}}
Units of the Ladakh Scouts were deployed with 3rd Kumaon Rifles to capture the [[Siachen Glacier]] in April 1984, as a part of [[Operation Meghdoot]].<ref name=ia-meghdoot>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp3PLMMCRM6C.aspx?MnId=GWOq5gm/3bWnw01bjgMFeA==&ParentID=PUXKeyfrbKTnUWp2lVC0YA==|title=Operation Meghdoot|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref>

===Kargil War===
{{Main|Kargil War}}
The Ladakh Scouts were one of the first units to be deployed in combat action for [[Operation Vijay (1999)|Operation Vijay]]. Its units displayed exemplary gallantry and won numerous awards, including a [[Maha Vir Chakra]] for [[Sonam Wangchuk|Major Sonam Wangchuk]]. The Scouts were awarded a ''Unit Citation'' for their gallantry during the battles of Point 5000 on 5–6 July 1999, Dog Hill on the night 30 June-1 July, and Padma Go on 9–10 July 1999, in the Batalik Sector. The citation recognised the unit's performance with distinction during [[Operation Vijay (1999)|Operation Vijay]] and display of ''exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy''.<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/>

==Distinctions==
[[File:The Ladakh Scouts Marching Contingent passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018, in New Delhi on January 26, 2018.jpg|thumb|305x305px|The Ladakh Scouts Marching Contingent passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018|alt=|right]]
[[File:The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the President s Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh, in Jammu & Kashmir on August 21, 2017.jpg|thumb|305x305px|The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the President's Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh, in Jammu & Kashmir on 21 August 2017]]
===Battle honours===
* [[Turtuk]], Indo-Pakistan War of 1971

===Gallantry awards===
[[Maha Vir Chakra]] Recipients:
* Colonel [[Sonam Wangchuk]]<ref name=ia-wangchuk>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=SXlOMx5srYV33UHMKNg5eg==&ParentID=W1Ii3tzDxmYCyCftX8YuJA==|title=Maj Sonam Wangchuk|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref><ref name=ia-majorwangchuk>{{cite news|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1P2C.aspx?MnId=muH0EN+gJw958u8zMyzizw==&ParentID=oAobEvhw7gM4lU50tCLuvg==|title=Major Sonam Wangchuk|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref>
* Colonel [[Chewang Rinchen]] (with Bar)

Among the awards conferred on the soldiers of the Ladakh Scouts are:
*1 [[Unit citation]]
*1 [[Ashok Chakra Award|Ashok Chakra]]
*2 [[Maha Vir Chakra]]s
*2 [[Kirti Chakra]]s
*26 [[Vir Chakra]]s
*6 [[Shaurya Chakra]]s
*3 [[Yudh Seva Medal]]s
*2 [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]]s
*13 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]]s
*64 [[Sena Medal]]s
*13 Mentions-in-Dispatches
*67 Chief Of Army Staff commendation cards
*2 [[Jeevan Raksha Padak]]s

=== Presidential Colours ===
The high honour of the presentation of presidential colours was given to the regiment on 21 August 2017 by the [[President of India]], who is the constitutional [[commander-in-chief]] of the Indian Armed Forces.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ladakh-scouts-regiment-gets-presidents-colours-from-ram-nath-kovind-4806550/|title=Ladakh Scouts regiment gets President's Colours from Ram Nath Kovind|date=2017-08-21|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-08-21|language=en-US}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of regiments of the Indian Army]]
* [[Arunachal Scouts]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ladakh-Scouts/264627666916085 More Notes]

{{Indian Army Infantry Regiments}}

[[Category:Infantry regiments of the Indian Army from 1947]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1963]]
[[Category:Ladakh]]
[[Category:Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948]]
[[Category:Regiments of the Indian Army]]