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|decorations= Vir Chakra 1 | |decorations= Vir Chakra 1 <ref name="ML Sharma at gallantryawards.gov.in">{{cite web|url=https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/Awardee/madan-lal-sharma|title=ML Sharma VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in|date=|accessdate=2020-09-09|archive-date=2019-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718154057/http://gallantryawards.gov.in/Awardee/madan-lal-sharma|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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== Formation == | == Formation == | ||
1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH) was raised on 15 March 1965 as 181 Light Battery at Khoja Toll, [[Ranchi]] Cantt under the stewardship of Major P Banerji. | 1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH) was raised on 15 March 1965 as 181 Light Battery at Khoja Toll, [[Ranchi]] Cantt under the stewardship of Major P Banerji.<ref name="1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH)-Indian Army Postal Cover">{{cite web |url=https://www.philamart.com/Listing/Details/3051747/1812-Rocket-Regiment-SMERCHIndian-Army-Postal-Cover-APO|title=1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH)-Indian Army Postal Cover |date= |accessdate=2020-09-09}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher System passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day Parade 2016, in New Delhi on January 26, 2016.jpg|thumb|305x305px|Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher System of 1812 Rocket Regiment passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day Parade 2016|alt=|right]] | [[File:Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher System passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day Parade 2016, in New Delhi on January 26, 2016.jpg|thumb|305x305px|Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher System of 1812 Rocket Regiment passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day Parade 2016|alt=|right]] | ||
181 Light Battery was under 4 Mountain Artillery Brigade of the [[4th Infantry Division (India)|4 Mountain Division]] during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] in the [[Jhenaidah]]–[[Kushtia]] sector. | 181 Light Battery was under 4 Mountain Artillery Brigade of the [[4th Infantry Division (India)|4 Mountain Division]] during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] in the [[Jhenaidah]]–[[Kushtia]] sector.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/203255/5/chapter%203.pdf|title=Anjan Mukherjee in Evolution of Indian Artillery and its Impact on India’s Comprehensive Military Power, chapter3, page 116 |date= |accessdate=2020-09-09}}</ref> It was equipped with 120 mm [[Tampella]] mortars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/archives/OfficialHistory/1971War/1971Chapter12.pdf|title=1971 Official History|access-date=2021-11-26}}</ref> | ||
In April 1972, 181 Light Battery was bifurcated into 1812 (1) and 1812 (2) Light Batteries. 1812(1) Light Battery earned a significant distinction when in 1975, it was commanded by [[Sundararajan Padmanabhan|Major S Padmananbhan]] who later went on to become the [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of Army Staff]]. | In April 1972, 181 Light Battery was bifurcated into 1812 (1) and 1812 (2) Light Batteries. 1812(1) Light Battery earned a significant distinction when in 1975, it was commanded by [[Sundararajan Padmanabhan|Major S Padmananbhan]] who later went on to become the [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of Army Staff]].<ref name="1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH)-Indian Army Postal Cover">{{cite web |url=https://www.philamart.com/Listing/Details/3051747/1812-Rocket-Regiment-SMERCHIndian-Army-Postal-Cover-APO|title=1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH)-Indian Army Postal Cover |date= |accessdate=2020-09-09}}</ref> | ||
In 2009, the regiment took a pivotal step in its evolution when it was given the honour of converting to a Rocket Regiment equipped with the Russian-built [[BM-30 Smerch]] at [[Nasirabad, Ajmer]]. The regiment had the privilege to participate in the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi, on January 26, 2016. | In 2009, the regiment took a pivotal step in its evolution when it was given the honour of converting to a Rocket Regiment equipped with the Russian-built [[BM-30 Smerch]] at [[Nasirabad, Ajmer]]. The regiment had the privilege to participate in the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi, on January 26, 2016.<ref name="Hindustan Times Article">{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/ashok-leyland-bags-govt-order-to-supply-hmvs-to-carry-smerch-rockets/story-j7YVnaTsu4Cu1YaVuG938K.html|title=Hindustan Times Article – Republic Day 2016|date= |accessdate=2020-09-09}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[List of regiments of the Indian Army#Artillery|List of artillery regiments of Indian Army]] | *[[List of regiments of the Indian Army#Artillery|List of artillery regiments of Indian Army]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:45, 22 March 2026
| 1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1965 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | SARVATRA, IZZAT-O-IQBAL “Everywhere With Honour and Glory”. “Nulli Secundus” |
| Colors | "Red & Navy Blue" |
| Decorations | Vir Chakra 1 [1] |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General Sundararajan Padmanabhan |
1812 Rocket Regiment is an artillery regiment which is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation[edit | edit source]
1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH) was raised on 15 March 1965 as 181 Light Battery at Khoja Toll, Ranchi Cantt under the stewardship of Major P Banerji.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
181 Light Battery was under 4 Mountain Artillery Brigade of the 4 Mountain Division during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 in the Jhenaidah–Kushtia sector.[3] It was equipped with 120 mm Tampella mortars.[4]
In April 1972, 181 Light Battery was bifurcated into 1812 (1) and 1812 (2) Light Batteries. 1812(1) Light Battery earned a significant distinction when in 1975, it was commanded by Major S Padmananbhan who later went on to become the Chief of Army Staff.[2]
In 2009, the regiment took a pivotal step in its evolution when it was given the honour of converting to a Rocket Regiment equipped with the Russian-built BM-30 Smerch at Nasirabad, Ajmer. The regiment had the privilege to participate in the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi, on January 26, 2016.[5]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "ML Sharma VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in". Archived from the original on 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH)-Indian Army Postal Cover". Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ↑ "Anjan Mukherjee in Evolution of Indian Artillery and its Impact on India's Comprehensive Military Power, chapter3, page 116" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ↑ "1971 Official History" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ↑ "Hindustan Times Article – Republic Day 2016". Retrieved 2020-09-09.