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5 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 December, 1983 at [[Jodhpur]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref name="Nath2009">{{cite book|last=Nath|first=Ashok|title=Izzat: historical records and iconography of Indian cavalry regiments, 1750-2007|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sGQeQwAACAAJ|year=2009|publisher=Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, United Service Institution of India|isbn=978-81-902097-7-9|pages=542–543}}</ref> The first [[commanding officer]] of the regiment was [[Lieutenant Colonel]] J.P.S. Hanspal.<ref name="Nath2009"/> | 5 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 December, 1983 at [[Jodhpur]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref name="Nath2009">{{cite book|last=Nath|first=Ashok|title=Izzat: historical records and iconography of Indian cavalry regiments, 1750-2007|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sGQeQwAACAAJ|year=2009|publisher=Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, United Service Institution of India|isbn=978-81-902097-7-9|pages=542–543}}</ref> The first [[commanding officer]] of the regiment was [[Lieutenant Colonel]] J.P.S. Hanspal.<ref name="Nath2009"/> | ||
The Regiment was initially equipped with [[Vijayanta]] tanks. It became the first regiment of the Indian Army to be equipped with [[T-90]] tanks in 2002.<ref name="GS5AR">{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/5-ar.htm |title=5 Armoured Regiment |publisher=GlobalSecurity.org |access-date=31 March | The Regiment was initially equipped with [[Vijayanta]] tanks. It became the first regiment of the Indian Army to be equipped with [[T-90]] tanks in 2002.<ref name="GS5AR">{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/5-ar.htm |title=5 Armoured Regiment |publisher=GlobalSecurity.org |access-date=31 March 2014}}</ref> It is also affiliated to {{INS|Shardul|2004|6}}, an amphibious ship of the [[Indian Navy]].<ref name="SS01122008">{{cite web |url=http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2008/dec01-08/h2.html |title=Affiliated to Armoured |author=Jaibhaye, Ramesh |date=1 December 2008 |work=Sainik Samachar |publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India|access-date=1 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
The first Colonel of the Regiment was [[Lieutenant General]] M. Mayadas.<ref name="Nath2009"/> Other Colonels have been Lieutenant General MS Shergill, [[Major General]] G.S. Malhi and Lieutenant General [[A. K. Singh|AK Singh]].<ref name="GS5AR"/> The regiment celebrated its silver jubilee in 2008. | The first Colonel of the Regiment was [[Lieutenant General]] M. Mayadas.<ref name="Nath2009"/> Other Colonels have been Lieutenant General MS Shergill, [[Major General]] G.S. Malhi and Lieutenant General [[A. K. Singh|AK Singh]].<ref name="GS5AR"/> The regiment celebrated its silver jubilee in 2008. | ||
On 27 November, 2011, the regiment was awarded the ‘[[President's Colour Award|President’s Standards]]’ by Mrs [[Pratibha Patil]], then President of India in [[Patiala]]. 5 Armoured Regiment along with [[70th Armoured Regiment (India)|70]], 73, 74 Armoured Regiments and [[6th Lancers (India)|6 Lancers]] of the [[1st Armoured Division (India)|1 Armoured Division]] were presented the colours.<ref name="Tribune27112011">{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111128/main5.htm |title=President honours 5 armoured corps regiments |author=Dewan, Umesh |date=27 November 2011 |place=Chandigarh|work=The Tribune |access-date=31 March | On 27 November, 2011, the regiment was awarded the ‘[[President's Colour Award|President’s Standards]]’ by Mrs [[Pratibha Patil]], then President of India in [[Patiala]]. 5 Armoured Regiment along with [[70th Armoured Regiment (India)|70]], 73, 74 Armoured Regiments and [[6th Lancers (India)|6 Lancers]] of the [[1st Armoured Division (India)|1 Armoured Division]] were presented the colours.<ref name="Tribune27112011">{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111128/main5.htm |title=President honours 5 armoured corps regiments |author=Dewan, Umesh |date=27 November 2011 |place=Chandigarh|work=The Tribune |access-date=31 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/presidential-standards-conferred-on-five-armoured-regiments/article2666026.ece|title=Presidential Standards conferred on five armoured regiments in The Hindu|date=2011-11-28|access-date=2020-11-01}}</ref> | ||
==Operations== | ==Operations== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:52, 23 December 2021
| 5 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1983 – present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | निस्चय और विजय Nischay aur Vijay (Determination and Victory) |
| Colors | Satin Blue, White and Black |
| Equipment | T-90 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Maj Gen Sameer Kalla, VSM[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 5 Armd Regt |
5 Armoured Regiment is part of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army.
Trekking Expedition team to Pangarchulla peak, Uttarakhand, October 2021
History[edit | edit source]
5 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 December, 1983 at Jodhpur, Rajasthan.[2] The first commanding officer of the regiment was Lieutenant Colonel J.P.S. Hanspal.[2]
The Regiment was initially equipped with Vijayanta tanks. It became the first regiment of the Indian Army to be equipped with T-90 tanks in 2002.[3] It is also affiliated to INS Shardul, an amphibious ship of the Indian Navy.[4]
The first Colonel of the Regiment was Lieutenant General M. Mayadas.[2] Other Colonels have been Lieutenant General MS Shergill, Major General G.S. Malhi and Lieutenant General AK Singh.[3] The regiment celebrated its silver jubilee in 2008.
On 27 November, 2011, the regiment was awarded the ‘President’s Standards’ by Mrs Pratibha Patil, then President of India in Patiala. 5 Armoured Regiment along with 70, 73, 74 Armoured Regiments and 6 Lancers of the 1 Armoured Division were presented the colours.[5][6]
Operations[edit | edit source]
The regiment has participated in Operation Trident, Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram.
Regimental Insignia[edit | edit source]
The cap badge consists of a pair of crossed lances with pennons in the Regimental Colours. The numeral 5 topped by a mailed fist rests on the crossing point of the lances. A scroll in Devanagari at the bottom has the regimental motto निस्चय और विजय (Nischay aur Vijay, Determination and Victory). The shoulder title plain numeral 5 in brass on a black quadrilateral metal backing.[2]
The Regimental Colours are Satin Blue, White and Black symbolising Compassion, Purity & Tranquility and Strength of Steel respectively.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Gazette of India No 45" (PDF). 7 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Nath, Ashok (2009). Izzat: historical records and iconography of Indian cavalry regiments, 1750-2007. Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, United Service Institution of India. pp. 542–543. ISBN 978-81-902097-7-9.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "5 Armoured Regiment". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ↑ Jaibhaye, Ramesh (1 December 2008). "Affiliated to Armoured". Sainik Samachar. Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- ↑ Dewan, Umesh (27 November 2011). "President honours 5 armoured corps regiments". The Tribune. Chandigarh. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ↑ "Presidential Standards conferred on five armoured regiments in The Hindu". 28 November 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
