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	\| nickname = The Head Hunters		\| nickname = The Head Hunters
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	\| identification_symbol = A pair of crossed Naga spears and a dao (a cutting weapon used in Nagaland), with a shield bearing a mithun (bull) head.<ref name="Webmaster I">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\| identification_symbol = A pair of crossed Naga spears and a dao (a cutting weapon used in Nagaland), with a shield bearing a mithun (bull) head.<ref name="Webmaster I">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>
	\| identification_symbol_label = Regimental Insignia		\| identification_symbol_label = Regimental Insignia
	\| march =		\| march =
	\| anniversaries =		\| anniversaries =
	\| decorations = 1 [[Maha Vir Chakra]], 4 [[Vir Chakra]]s, 1 [[Yudh Seva Medal]], 1 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], 10 [[Sena Medal]],1 [[Kirti Chakra]], 1 [[Shaurya Chakra]]<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\| decorations = 1 [[Maha Vir Chakra]], 4 [[Vir Chakra]]s, 1 [[Yudh Seva Medal]], 1 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], 10 [[Sena Medal]],1 [[Kirti Chakra]], 1 [[Shaurya Chakra]]<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>
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	The '''Naga Regiment''' is an infantry regiment of the [[Indian Army]]. It is among the youngest regiments of the Indian Army - the first battalion was raised in [[Ranikhet]], [[Kumaon division\|Kumaon]] in 1970. The regiment recruits mainly from [[Nagaland]], in [[northeast India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title = The Naga Regiment - Bharat Rakshak - Indian Army & Land Forces}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=The Journal of the Kumaon Rgiment: Naga Regiment and Kumaon Scouts. by Issas, SK, editor-in-chief: Very Good Softcover (1983) {{!}} curtis paul books, inc.\|url=https://www.abebooks.com/Journal-Kumaon-Rgiment-Naga-Regiment-Scouts/30735833435/bd\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=www.abebooks.com\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-01-15\|title=Naga Regiment: Past of combating insurgency without preparation\|url=https://newsriveting.com/naga-regiment-past-of-combating-insurgency-without-preparation/\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=News Riveting\|language=en-US}}</ref>		The '''Naga Regiment''' is an infantry regiment of the [[Indian Army]]. It is among the youngest regiments of the Indian Army - the first battalion was raised in [[Ranikhet]], [[Kumaon division\|Kumaon]] in 1970. The regiment recruits mainly from [[Nagaland]], in [[northeast India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title = The Naga Regiment - Bharat Rakshak - Indian Army & Land Forces}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=The Journal of the Kumaon Rgiment: Naga Regiment and Kumaon Scouts. by Issas, SK, editor-in-chief: Very Good Softcover (1983) {{!}} curtis paul books, inc.\|url=https://www.abebooks.com/Journal-Kumaon-Rgiment-Naga-Regiment-Scouts/30735833435/bd\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=www.abebooks.com\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-01-15\|title=Naga Regiment: Past of combating insurgency without preparation\|url=https://newsriveting.com/naga-regiment-past-of-combating-insurgency-without-preparation/\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=News Riveting\|language=en-US}}</ref>
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	The first battalion of the regiment (1 Naga) was raised at the Kumaon Regimental Centre, [[Ranikhet]] on 1 November 1970 under the command of Lt. Col. R.N. Mahajan, VSM. Being the only battalion, it was then designated as the Naga Regiment. The manpower to raise this battalion was provided by battalions of the [[Kumaon Regiment]], [[Garhwal Rifles]] and [[3 Gorkha Rifles]]. 69 Nagas were enrolled directly from rehabilitation camps of underground Nagas. However, the regiment's troops were to be 50% [[Naga people\|Nagas]] and 50% of an equal number of [[Kumaoni people\|Kumaoni]]s, [[Garhwali people\|Garhwali]]s and [[Gorkhas]]. Since many Kumaon battalions had been associated with Nagaland, particularly in the years preceding the raising of the Naga Regiment, it was affiliated to the Kumaon Regiment for all regimental matters. The second battalion (2 Naga) was raised on 11 February 1985 at [[Haldwani]] and the third battalion (3 Naga) was raised on 01 October 2009 at Haldwani.		The first battalion of the regiment (1 Naga) was raised at the Kumaon Regimental Centre, [[Ranikhet]] on 1 November 1970 under the command of Lt. Col. R.N. Mahajan, VSM. Being the only battalion, it was then designated as the Naga Regiment. The manpower to raise this battalion was provided by battalions of the [[Kumaon Regiment]], [[Garhwal Rifles]] and [[3 Gorkha Rifles]]. 69 Nagas were enrolled directly from rehabilitation camps of underground Nagas. However, the regiment's troops were to be 50% [[Naga people\|Nagas]] and 50% of an equal number of [[Kumaoni people\|Kumaoni]]s, [[Garhwali people\|Garhwali]]s and [[Gorkhas]]. Since many Kumaon battalions had been associated with Nagaland, particularly in the years preceding the raising of the Naga Regiment, it was affiliated to the Kumaon Regiment for all regimental matters. The second battalion (2 Naga) was raised on 11 February 1985 at [[Haldwani]] and the third battalion (3 Naga) was raised on 01 October 2009 at Haldwani.

	The traditional Naga weapons viz the Dao, the Spear and the prestigious Mithun have been integrated into the Regimental Crest. The regiment's colours are gold, green and red - the gold signifies the rising sun, the green signifies the infantry and red is the colour of authority among Nagas. 1 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 6 May 1978 at Dehradun by Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the President of India and 2 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 10 May 1990 by General V.N. Sharma, PVSM, ADC, the Chief of Army Staff.<ref name="Webmaster I">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November ~~2022~~}}</ref>		The traditional Naga weapons viz the Dao, the Spear and the prestigious Mithun have been integrated into the Regimental Crest. The regiment's colours are gold, green and red - the gold signifies the rising sun, the green signifies the infantry and red is the colour of authority among Nagas. 1 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 6 May 1978 at Dehradun by Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the President of India and 2 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 10 May 1990 by General V.N. Sharma, PVSM, ADC, the Chief of Army Staff.<ref name="Webmaster I">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>

	===Operation Romeo===		===Operation Romeo===
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	===UN Mission===		===UN Mission===
	2 Naga has been deployed on the UN mission in Sudan and was awarded with UN Force Commander's Appreciation Card.<ref name="John Pike">{{cite web \|author=John Pike \|title=Naga Regiment \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-naga.htm \|access-date=26 November ~~2022~~}}</ref>		2 Naga has been deployed on the UN mission in Sudan and was awarded with UN Force Commander's Appreciation Card.<ref name="John Pike">{{cite web \|author=John Pike \|title=Naga Regiment \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-naga.htm \|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>

	===Kargil War===		===Kargil War===
	2 Naga was deployed as part of [[Operation Vijay (1999)\|Operation Vijay]] in order to push back Pakistani infiltrators who had crossed the LoC in [[Kargil district\|Kargil]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It was one of the first units to be inducted into the theatre of conflict.<ref name=Menon2016>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/64535/maha-vir-chakra-awardee-imliakum-ao-kargil/\|title = This Kargil War Hero, a Maha vir Chakra Awardee, Continues to Inspire the Nation\|date = 14 August ~~2022~~}}</ref> An assault group from 2 Naga attacked and destroyed a heavily guarded Pakistani mortar position and ammunition dump on Twin Bump in the Point 4875 complex, an action for which Sep. Imliakum Ao was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]].<ref name=Menon2016 /> 2 Naga also took part in the assault on [[Battle of Tiger Hill\|Tiger Hill]], where it attacked the mountain from its left flank.		2 Naga was deployed as part of [[Operation Vijay (1999)\|Operation Vijay]] in order to push back Pakistani infiltrators who had crossed the LoC in [[Kargil district\|Kargil]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It was one of the first units to be inducted into the theatre of conflict.<ref name=Menon2016>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/64535/maha-vir-chakra-awardee-imliakum-ao-kargil/\|title = This Kargil War Hero, a Maha vir Chakra Awardee, Continues to Inspire the Nation\|date = 14 August 2016}}</ref> An assault group from 2 Naga attacked and destroyed a heavily guarded Pakistani mortar position and ammunition dump on Twin Bump in the Point 4875 complex, an action for which Sep. Imliakum Ao was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]].<ref name=Menon2016 /> 2 Naga also took part in the assault on [[Battle of Tiger Hill\|Tiger Hill]], where it attacked the mountain from its left flank.

	==Issues==		==Issues==
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	*1 Yudh Seva Medal		*1 Yudh Seva Medal
	*1 Vishist Seva Medal		*1 Vishist Seva Medal
	*48 Sena Medals<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November ~~2022~~}}</ref>		*48 Sena Medals<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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	{{Indian Army Infantry Regiments}}		{{Indian Army Infantry Regiments}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=June 2017}}

	[[Category:Infantry regiments of the Indian Army from 1947]]		[[Category:Infantry regiments of the Indian Army from 1947]]
	[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1970]]		[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1970]]

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	\| unit_name = Naga Regiments		\| unit_name = Naga Regiments
	\| native_name = ~~Head Hunter~~		\| native_name =
	\| image = Naga Regiment Insignia.~~gif~~		\| image = Naga Regiment Insignia (India).svg
	\| caption = Regimental Insignia of the Naga Regiment		\| caption = Regimental Insignia of the Naga Regiment
	\| dates = 1970–present		\| dates = 1970–present
	\| country = {{flag ~~icon~~\|India}} ~~[[India]]~~		\| country = {{flag\|India}}
	\| branch = ~~[[File:Flag of Indian Army.svg~~\|~~24px]] [[Indian Army]]~~		\| branch = {{army\|India}}
	\| type = Line Infantry		\| type = Line Infantry
	\| role = [[Infantry]]		\| role = [[Infantry]]
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	\| nickname = The Head Hunters		\| nickname = The Head Hunters
	\| motto =		\| motto =
	\| identification_symbol = A pair of crossed Naga spears and a dao (a cutting weapon used in Nagaland), with a shield bearing a mithun (bull) head.<ref name="Webmaster I">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November ~~2014~~}}</ref>		\| identification_symbol = A pair of crossed Naga spears and a dao (a cutting weapon used in Nagaland), with a shield bearing a mithun (bull) head.<ref name="Webmaster I">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>
	\| identification_symbol_label = Regimental Insignia		\| identification_symbol_label = Regimental Insignia
	\| march =		\| march =
	\| anniversaries =		\| anniversaries =
	\| decorations = 1 [[Maha Vir Chakra]], 4 [[Vir Chakra]]s, 1 [[Yudh Seva Medal]], 1 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], 10 [[Sena Medal]],1 [[Kirti Chakra]], 1 [[Shaurya Chakra]]<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November ~~2014~~}}</ref>		\| decorations = 1 [[Maha Vir Chakra]], 4 [[Vir Chakra]]s, 1 [[Yudh Seva Medal]], 1 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]], 10 [[Sena Medal]],1 [[Kirti Chakra]], 1 [[Shaurya Chakra]]<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>
	}}		}}
	The '''Naga Regiment''' is an infantry regiment of the [[Indian Army]]. It is among the youngest regiments of the Indian Army - the first battalion was raised in [[Ranikhet]], [[Kumaon division\|Kumaon]] in 1970. The regiment recruits mainly from [[Nagaland]], in [[northeast India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title = The Naga Regiment - Bharat Rakshak - Indian Army & Land Forces}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=The Journal of the Kumaon Rgiment: Naga Regiment and Kumaon Scouts. by Issas, SK, editor-in-chief: Very Good Softcover (1983) {{!}} curtis paul books, inc.\|url=https://www.abebooks.com/Journal-Kumaon-Rgiment-Naga-Regiment-Scouts/30735833435/bd\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=www.abebooks.com\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-01-15\|title=Naga Regiment: Past of combating insurgency without preparation\|url=https://newsriveting.com/naga-regiment-past-of-combating-insurgency-without-preparation/\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=News Riveting\|language=en-US}}</ref>		The '''Naga Regiment''' is an infantry regiment of the [[Indian Army]]. It is among the youngest regiments of the Indian Army - the first battalion was raised in [[Ranikhet]], [[Kumaon division\|Kumaon]] in 1970. The regiment recruits mainly from [[Nagaland]], in [[northeast India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title = The Naga Regiment - Bharat Rakshak - Indian Army & Land Forces}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=The Journal of the Kumaon Rgiment: Naga Regiment and Kumaon Scouts. by Issas, SK, editor-in-chief: Very Good Softcover (1983) {{!}} curtis paul books, inc.\|url=https://www.abebooks.com/Journal-Kumaon-Rgiment-Naga-Regiment-Scouts/30735833435/bd\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=www.abebooks.com\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-01-15\|title=Naga Regiment: Past of combating insurgency without preparation\|url=https://newsriveting.com/naga-regiment-past-of-combating-insurgency-without-preparation/\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=News Riveting\|language=en-US}}</ref>
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	==History==		==History==
	===Formation===		===Formation===
	In 1957, when the [[Naga Hills]] area was simmering with insurgency, a convention of the [[Naga people]] took place and resulted in a charter of demands including statehood for Nagaland and a separate entity for the Naga people in the Indian defence forces. During 1960, the delegation of the Naga Peoples Convention put forward a proposal for a separate regiment to fulfill their desire of playing a greater role in the armed forces. [[Nagaland]] attained its statehood in 1963 and the Naga Regiment was formed seven years later. Nevertheless, a remarkable fact about its raising was that several ex-militants were given a fair chance to prove their newfound nationalism and made to join the Indian Armed Forces; many of them were directly appointed junior commissioned officers.<ref name="John Pike">{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-naga.htm\|title=Naga Regiment\|author=John Pike\|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> However, even before their training could be completed and the recruits were administered the oath of allegiance, insurgencies began in northeast India. Bypassing the training schedule, the Naga Regiment was ordered to move into the concentration areas. The regiment was pushed into counter-insurgency operations with barely any preparation.

	The first battalion of the regiment (1 Naga) was raised at the Kumaon Regimental Centre, [[Ranikhet]] on 1 November 1970 under the command of Lt. Col. R.N. Mahajan, VSM. Being the only battalion, it was then designated as the Naga Regiment. The manpower to raise this battalion was provided by battalions of the [[Kumaon Regiment]], [[Garhwal Rifles]] and [[3 Gorkha Rifles]]. 69 Nagas were enrolled directly from rehabilitation camps of underground Nagas. However, the regiment's troops were to be 50% [[Naga people\|Nagas]] and 50% of an equal number of [[Kumaoni people\|Kumaoni]]s, [[Garhwali people\|Garhwali]]s and [[Gorkhas]]. Since many Kumaon battalions had been associated with Nagaland, particularly in the years preceding the raising of the Naga Regiment, it was affiliated to the Kumaon Regiment for all regimental matters. The second battalion (2 Naga) was raised on 11 February 1985 at [[Haldwani]] and the third battalion (3 Naga) was raised on 01 October 2009 at Haldwani.		The first battalion of the regiment (1 Naga) was raised at the Kumaon Regimental Centre, [[Ranikhet]] on 1 November 1970 under the command of Lt. Col. R.N. Mahajan, VSM. Being the only battalion, it was then designated as the Naga Regiment. The manpower to raise this battalion was provided by battalions of the [[Kumaon Regiment]], [[Garhwal Rifles]] and [[3 Gorkha Rifles]]. 69 Nagas were enrolled directly from rehabilitation camps of underground Nagas. However, the regiment's troops were to be 50% [[Naga people\|Nagas]] and 50% of an equal number of [[Kumaoni people\|Kumaoni]]s, [[Garhwali people\|Garhwali]]s and [[Gorkhas]]. Since many Kumaon battalions had been associated with Nagaland, particularly in the years preceding the raising of the Naga Regiment, it was affiliated to the Kumaon Regiment for all regimental matters. The second battalion (2 Naga) was raised on 11 February 1985 at [[Haldwani]] and the third battalion (3 Naga) was raised on 01 October 2009 at Haldwani.

	The traditional Naga weapons viz the Dao, the Spear and the prestigious Mithun have been integrated into the Regimental Crest. The regiment's colours are gold, green and red - the gold signifies the rising sun, the green signifies the infantry and red is the colour of authority among Nagas. 1 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 6 May 1978 at Dehradun by Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the President of India and 2 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 10 May 1990 by General V.N. Sharma, PVSM, ADC, the Chief of Army Staff.<ref name="Webmaster I">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November ~~2014~~}}</ref>		The traditional Naga weapons viz the Dao, the Spear and the prestigious Mithun have been integrated into the Regimental Crest. The regiment's colours are gold, green and red - the gold signifies the rising sun, the green signifies the infantry and red is the colour of authority among Nagas. 1 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 6 May 1978 at Dehradun by Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the President of India and 2 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 10 May 1990 by General V.N. Sharma, PVSM, ADC, the Chief of Army Staff.<ref name="Webmaster I">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>

	===Operation Romeo===		===Operation Romeo===
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	===UN Mission===		===UN Mission===
	2 Naga has been deployed on the UN mission in Sudan and was awarded with UN Force Commander's Appreciation Card.<ref name="John Pike"/>		2 Naga has been deployed on the UN mission in Sudan and was awarded with UN Force Commander's Appreciation Card.<ref name="John Pike">{{cite web \|author=John Pike \|title=Naga Regiment \|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-naga.htm \|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>

	===Kargil War===		===Kargil War===
	2 Naga was deployed as part of [[Operation Vijay (1999)\|Operation Vijay]] in order to push back Pakistani infiltrators who had crossed the LoC in [[Kargil district\|Kargil]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It was one of the first units to be inducted into the theatre of conflict.<ref name=Menon2016>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/64535/maha-vir-chakra-awardee-imliakum-ao-kargil/\|title = This Kargil War Hero, a Maha vir Chakra Awardee, Continues to Inspire the Nation\|date = 14 August ~~2016~~}}</ref> An assault group from 2 Naga attacked and destroyed a heavily guarded Pakistani mortar position and ammunition dump on Twin Bump in the Point 4875 complex, an action for which Sep. Imliakum Ao was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]].<ref name=Menon2016 /> 2 Naga also took part in the assault on [[Battle of Tiger Hill\|Tiger Hill]], where it attacked the mountain from its left flank.		2 Naga was deployed as part of [[Operation Vijay (1999)\|Operation Vijay]] in order to push back Pakistani infiltrators who had crossed the LoC in [[Kargil district\|Kargil]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It was one of the first units to be inducted into the theatre of conflict.<ref name=Menon2016>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/64535/maha-vir-chakra-awardee-imliakum-ao-kargil/\|title = This Kargil War Hero, a Maha vir Chakra Awardee, Continues to Inspire the Nation\|date = 14 August 2022}}</ref> An assault group from 2 Naga attacked and destroyed a heavily guarded Pakistani mortar position and ammunition dump on Twin Bump in the Point 4875 complex, an action for which Sep. Imliakum Ao was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]].<ref name=Menon2016 /> 2 Naga also took part in the assault on [[Battle of Tiger Hill\|Tiger Hill]], where it attacked the mountain from its left flank.

	==Issues==		==Issues==
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	==ZAPAD 2021==		==ZAPAD 2021==
	Third Battalion The Naga Regiment represented India and Indian military in the Multilateral Joint Strategic Exercise ZAPAD 2021 which was held at Russia.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-09-02\|title=~~‘ZAPAD 2021’~~: India Army to take part in theatre level exercise with 17 nations\|url=https://newsonair.com/2021/09/02/zapad-2021-india-army-to-take-part-in-theatre-level-exercise-with-17-nations/\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=NewsOnAIR -\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Indian Army display firepower, air stunts at Zapad 2021; China & Pakistan watch\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-display-firepower-air-stunts-at-zapad-2021-china-pakistan-watch-101631546972208.html\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref>		Third Battalion The Naga Regiment represented India and Indian military in the Multilateral Joint Strategic Exercise ZAPAD 2021 which was held at Russia.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-09-02\|title='ZAPAD 2021': India Army to take part in theatre level exercise with 17 nations\|url=https://newsonair.com/2021/09/02/zapad-2021-india-army-to-take-part-in-theatre-level-exercise-with-17-nations/\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=NewsOnAIR -\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Indian Army display firepower, air stunts at Zapad 2021; China & Pakistan watch\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-display-firepower-air-stunts-at-zapad-2021-china-pakistan-watch-101631546972208.html\|access-date=2021-11-23\|website=Hindustan Times\|date=13 September 2021 \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Units==		==Units==
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	*1 Yudh Seva Medal		*1 Yudh Seva Medal
	*1 Vishist Seva Medal		*1 Vishist Seva Medal
	*48 Sena Medals<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November ~~2014~~}}</ref>		*48 Sena Medals<ref name="bharat-rakshak.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html\|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment\|author=Webmaster I\|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>

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{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = Naga Regiment
| image = Naga Regiment Insignia.gif
| caption = Regimental Insignia of the Naga Regiment
| dates = 1970–present
| country = {{flag icon|India}} [[India]]
| branch = [[File:Flag of Indian Army.svg|24px]] [[Indian Army]]
| type = Line Infantry
| role = [[Infantry]]
| size = 3 battalions
| colors = Jai Durga Naga (Hail Durga Naga)
| colors_label = War Cry
| current_commander =
| colonel_of_the_regiment =
| nickname = The Head Hunters
| motto =
| identification_symbol = A pair of crossed Naga spears and a dao (a cutting weapon used in Nagaland), with a shield bearing a mithun (bull) head.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment|author=Webmaster I|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>
| identification_symbol_label = Regimental Insignia
| march =
| anniversaries =
| decorations = 1 [[Maha Vir Chakra]], 4 [[Vir Chakra]]s, 1 [[Yudh Seva Medal]], 1 [[Vishist Seva Medal]], 10 [[Sena Medal]],1 [[Kirti Chakra]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment|author=Webmaster I|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>
}}
The '''Naga Regiment''' is an infantry regiment of the [[Indian Army]]. It is among the youngest regiments of the Indian Army - the first battalion was raised in [[Ranikhet]] in 1970. The regiment recruits mainly from [[Nagaland]], in [[northeast India]].<ref>http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html</ref>

==History==
===Formation===
In 1957, when the [[Naga Hills]] area was simmering with insurgency, a convention of the [[Naga people]] took place and resulted in a charter of demands including statehood for Nagaland and a separate entity for the Naga people in the Indian defence forces. During 1960, the delegation of the Naga Peoples Convention put forward a proposal for a separate regiment to fulfill their desire of playing a greater role in the armed forces. [[Nagaland]] attained its statehood in 1963 and the Naga Regiment was formed seven years later. Nevertheless, a remarkable fact about its raising was that several ex-militants were given a fair chance to prove their newfound nationalism and made to join the Indian Armed Forces; many of them were directly appointed junior commissioned officers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-naga.htm|title=Naga Regiment|author=John Pike|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> However, even before their training could be completed and the recruits were administered the oath of allegiance, insurgencies began in northeast India. Bypassing the training schedule, the Naga Regiment was ordered to move into the concentration areas. The regiment was pushed into counter-insurgency operations with barely any preparation.

The first battalion of the regiment (1 Naga) was raised at the Kumaon Regimental Centre, [[Ranikhet]] on 1 November 1970 under the command of Lt. Col. R.N. Mahajan, VSM. Being the only battalion, it was then designated as the Naga Regiment. The manpower to raise this battalion was provided by battalions of the [[Kumaon Regiment]], [[Garhwal Rifles]] and [[3 Gorkha Rifles]]. 69 Nagas were enrolled directly from rehabilitation camps of underground Nagas. However, the regiment's troops were to be 50% [[Naga people|Nagas]] and 50% of an equal number of [[Kumaoni people|Kumaoni]]s, [[Garhwali people|Garhwali]]s and [[Gorkhas]]. Since many Kumaon battalions had been associated with Nagaland, particularly in the years preceding the raising of the Naga Regiment, it was affiliated to the Kumaon Regiment for all regimental matters. The second battalion (2 Naga) was raised on 11 February 1985 at [[Haldwani]].

The traditional Naga weapons viz the Dao, the Spear and the prestigious Mithun have been integrated into the Regimental Crest. The regiment's colours are gold, green and red - the gold signifies the rising sun, the green signifies the infantry and red is the colour of authority among Nagas. 1 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 6 May 1978 at Dehradun by Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the President of India and 2 Naga was presented with 'Colours' on 10 May 1990 by General V.N. Sharma, PVSM, ADC, the Chief of Army Staff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/units/117-Naga-Regt.html|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment|author=Webmaster I|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>

===Operation Romeo===
The 2nd battalion of the regiment (2 Naga) was inducted into Keran sector of [[Kupwara district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], where it was responsible for ensuring the sanctity of approximately 24 kilometres of [[Line of Control]] (LoC) and also to counter anti-national elements and their operations. It was in this sector that 2 Naga participated in one of the landmark operations - Operation Romeo. The goal of this operation was to dominate the LoC. The entire operation was carried out with clockwork precision and without any casualties to Indian troops.

===Indo-Pakistani War of 1971===
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The 1st battalion (1 Naga) took part in operations in [[East Pakistan]] and earned a name for the regiment. It was awarded one Vir Chakra and three Sena Medals.

===UN Mission===
2 Naga has been deployed on the UN mission in Sudan and was awarded with UN Force Commander's Appreciation Card.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-naga.htm|title=Naga Regiment|author=John Pike|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>

===Kargil War===
2 Naga was deployed as part of [[Operation Vijay (1999)|Operation Vijay]] in order to push back Pakistani infiltrators who had crossed the LoC in [[Kargil district|Kargil]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It was one of the first units to be inducted into the theatre of conflict.<ref name=Menon2016>https://www.thebetterindia.com/64535/maha-vir-chakra-awardee-imliakum-ao-kargil/</ref> An assault group from 2 Naga attacked and destroyed a heavily guarded Pakistani mortar position and ammunition dump on Twin Bump in the Point 4875 complex, an action for which Sep. Imliakum Ao was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]].<ref name=Menon2016 /> 2 Naga also took part in the assault on [[Battle of Tiger Hill|Tiger Hill]], where it attacked the mountain from its left flank.

==Issues==
Although two battalions of the Naga Regiment were raised as per the historic 16-point 1960 agreement that facilitated the formation of Nagaland state, as of 2001 there were complaints that there was no proper representation of Naga youths in the regiment, headquartered at Ranikhet in Uttarakhand. Nagaland comes under dispensation category and the education standard required for soldier general duty (GD) category is only class-V standard for tribal candidates.

The Army then conducted a special recruitment drive for all category of posts to recruit 325 Naga youths across the state. GOC Nagaland, Major General R. N. Kapur, said at least 3,000 Naga youths would be recruited in the Army, Assam Rifles and reserve battalions in 2014 and hoped the youth would avail the opportunity to join the armed forces.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-naga.htm|title=Naga Regiment|author=John Pike|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>

==Units==
*1st Battalion
*2nd Battalion
*3rd Battalion
*164 Infantry Battalion (TA) ([[Jakhama]], [[Nagaland]])

==Decorations==
*1 Maha Vir Chakra
*8 Vir Chakras
*1 Kirti Chakra (Major. David Manlun), posthumous.
*6 Shaurya Chakras
*1 Yudh Seva Medal
*1 Vishist Seva Medal
*48 Sena Medals<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html|title=Bharat Rakshak :: Land Forces Site - The Naga Regiment|author=Webmaster I|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* [http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/117-Naga-Regt.html Naga Regiment on Bharat-Rakshak]

{{Indian Army Infantry Regiments}}
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