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It is the youngest armoured regiment to have been conferred with a ‘Unit Citation’ within eight years of its raising. The regiment has seen deployment in South [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Kashmir]] during abrogation of [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India|Article 370]] and [[Article 35A of the Constitution of India|Section 35A]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/tricity-officers-to-lead-tank-artillery-rocket-contingents-in-republic-day-parade-at-new-delhi-7161689/|title= Tricity officers to lead tank, artillery rocket contingents in R-Day Parade at New Delhi|date=2021-01-26|access-date=2021-01-26}}</ref> | It is the youngest armoured regiment to have been conferred with a ‘Unit Citation’ within eight years of its raising. The regiment has seen deployment in South [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Kashmir]] during abrogation of [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India|Article 370]] and [[Article 35A of the Constitution of India|Section 35A]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/tricity-officers-to-lead-tank-artillery-rocket-contingents-in-republic-day-parade-at-new-delhi-7161689/|title= Tricity officers to lead tank, artillery rocket contingents in R-Day Parade at New Delhi|date=2021-01-26|access-date=2021-01-26}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Indian Army Armoured Corps personnel at a felicitation ceremony in Bhopal.jpg|thumb|right|305x305px|Regimental soldiers in ceremonial dress (in red)]] | |||
The Regiment had the honour of participating in the [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day parade]] and the [[Army Day (India)|Army Day parade]] in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rafale-t-90-bhishma-ins-vikrant-military-prowess-on-display-on-72nd-rday-101611638113455.html|title= Rafale, T-90 Bhishma, INS Vikrant: Military prowess on display on 72nd R-Day | The Regiment had the honour of participating in the [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day parade]] and the [[Army Day (India)|Army Day parade]] in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rafale-t-90-bhishma-ins-vikrant-military-prowess-on-display-on-72nd-rday-101611638113455.html|title= Rafale, T-90 Bhishma, INS Vikrant: Military prowess on display on 72nd R-Day|date=2021-01-26|access-date=2021-01-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.defencexp.com/why-is-army-day-celebrated/|title= Why Is Army Day Celebrated?|date=|access-date=2021-01-26}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:20, 13 November 2021
| 54 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2010 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | सर्वत्र यशोविजय Sarvatra Yashovijay (Success and victory everywhere) |
| Equipment | T-90 tanks |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lt Gen AS Bhinder, VSM[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 54 Armd Regt |
54 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
Formation[edit | edit source]
54 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 July 2010.[2] It was the first regiment to be equipped with the T-90 tanks at raising.
History[edit | edit source]
It is the youngest armoured regiment to have been conferred with a ‘Unit Citation’ within eight years of its raising. The regiment has seen deployment in South Kashmir during abrogation of Article 370 and Section 35A.[3]
The Regiment had the honour of participating in the Republic Day parade and the Army Day parade in 2021.[4][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Gazette of India, No 45" (PDF). 2020-11-07. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ↑ "Haryana: Captain Bhanghoo from Panchkula to lead Republic Day Tank Contingent at Rajpath". 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ↑ "Tricity officers to lead tank, artillery rocket contingents in R-Day Parade at New Delhi". 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ↑ "Rafale, T-90 Bhishma, INS Vikrant: Military prowess on display on 72nd R-Day". 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ↑ "Why Is Army Day Celebrated?". Retrieved 2021-01-26.