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{{Short description|Indian Army regiment}} | |||
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| ceremonial_chief = | | ceremonial_chief = | ||
| colonel_of_the_regiment = | | colonel_of_the_regiment = Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/in.gazette.central.w.2025-12-27.268912/|title=Gazette of India, No 52|date=2025-12-27|access-date=2026-01-16}}</ref> | ||
| notable_commanders = <!-- Insignia --> | | notable_commanders = <!-- Insignia --> | ||
| identification_symbol = 12 Armd Regt | | identification_symbol = 12 Armd Regt | ||
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| nickname = ''Barasinghas'' | | nickname = ''Barasinghas'' | ||
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| motto = ''Sahauryamev Jeevanam'' (Life with Valour)<ref>{{cite web|url= http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/nov01-10/h6.htm|title=Sainik Samachar Nov 2010| date=2010-11-01|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | | motto = ''Sahauryamev Jeevanam'' (Life with Valour)<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url= http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/nov01-10/h6.htm|title=Sainik Samachar Nov 2010| date=2010-11-01|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | ||
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The '''12th Armoured Regiment''' | The '''12th Armoured Regiment''' is an [[armoured regiment]] which is part of the [[Indian Army Armoured Corps|Armoured Corps]] of the '''[[Indian Army]]'''.<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=560–561}}</ref> | ||
The regiment was raised as an all-class regiment on 1 October 1984 by Lt Col L.R. Vaid at [[Kapurthala]] with [[Vijayanta]] tanks. | The regiment was raised as an all-[[Caste in India|class]] regiment on 1 October 1984 by Lt Col L.R. Vaid at [[Kapurthala]] with [[Vijayanta]] tanks. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The regiment was subsequently converted to [[T-90]] tanks.<ref name="Nath2009"/><ref | The regiment was subsequently converted to [[T-90]] tanks.<ref name="Nath2009"/><ref name="auto"/> The regiment has served in Operation Trident, Operation Rakshak I and Operation Rakshak II.<ref name="Nath2009"/> | ||
The regiment has adopted the nickname ''Barasinghas'' (meaning 12-point stag), and representing the [[Barasingha]], or swamp deer (''Rucervus duvaucelii''), a deer species [[endemic]] to India. This was inspired by the statue of a barasingha stag in full cry in the palace of the Maharaja of [[Kapurthala State|Kapurthala]]. Each of the tines of the antlers is said to symbolise one of the 12 tank troops of the regiment.<ref name="Nath2009"/> | The regiment has adopted the nickname ''Barasinghas'' (meaning 12-point stag), and representing the [[Barasingha]], or swamp deer (''Rucervus duvaucelii''), a deer species [[endemic]] to India. This was inspired by the statue of a barasingha stag in full cry in the palace of the Maharaja of [[Kapurthala State|Kapurthala]]. Each of the tines of the antlers is said to symbolise one of the 12 tank troops of the regiment.<ref name="Nath2009"/> | ||
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The Regiment had the honour of participating in the annual [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day parade]] in 2004 and 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2005/jan/26rday.htm|title=12 Armd Regt in Republic Day Parade in rediff.com|date=2005-01-26|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | The Regiment had the honour of participating in the annual [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day parade]] in 2004 and 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2005/jan/26rday.htm|title=12 Armd Regt in Republic Day Parade in rediff.com|date=2005-01-26|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | ||
The Regiment was presented the ‘[[President's Colour Award| | The Regiment was presented the ‘[[President's Colour Award|President's Standards]]’ at [[Babina, Uttar Pradesh|Babina]] on 19 October 2010 by the then President of India, Mrs [[Prathiba Patil]].<ref name=" Presidents-Standards">{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/presidential-standards-to-five-army-t-90-regiments/695545|title=12 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards |date=2010-10-01|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | ||
The regiment was awarded GOC-in-C, [[South Western Command (India)|South Western Command]] ''Unit Citation'' in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/PRODefRjsthn/status/976029091496452097|title=Sapta Shakti Command Investiture Ceremony for the award of 'Unit Citations' to units, for professional excellence in various fields, was held at Jaipur Military Station today. 14 Units were awarded these Citations by Lt General Cherish Mathson, GOC-in-C, South Western Command.|date=2018-03-20|access-date=2023-10-26}}</ref> | |||
==Regimental Insignia== | ==Regimental Insignia== | ||
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{{Indian Army Armoured Corps |state=expanded}} | {{Indian Army Armoured Corps |state=expanded}} | ||
[[Category:Armoured and cavalry regiments of the Indian Army from 1947]] | [[Category:Armoured and cavalry regiments of the Indian Army from 1947]] | ||
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1984]] | [[Category:Military units and formations established in 1984]] | ||
{{India-mil-stub}} | {{India-mil-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:11, 16 January 2026
| 12th Armoured Regiment IAAC | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1984 – present |
| Country |  India 1984-Present |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armour |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Barasinghas |
| Motto(s) | Sahauryamev Jeevanam (Life with Valour)[1] |
| Equipment | T-90 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 12 Armd Regt |
The 12th Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment which is part of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army.[3] The regiment was raised as an all-class regiment on 1 October 1984 by Lt Col L.R. Vaid at Kapurthala with Vijayanta tanks.
History[edit | edit source]
The regiment was subsequently converted to T-90 tanks.[3][1] The regiment has served in Operation Trident, Operation Rakshak I and Operation Rakshak II.[3]
The regiment has adopted the nickname Barasinghas (meaning 12-point stag), and representing the Barasingha, or swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii), a deer species endemic to India. This was inspired by the statue of a barasingha stag in full cry in the palace of the Maharaja of Kapurthala. Each of the tines of the antlers is said to symbolise one of the 12 tank troops of the regiment.[3]
The Regiment had the honour of participating in the annual Republic Day parade in 2004 and 2005.[4]
The Regiment was presented the ‘President's Standards’ at Babina on 19 October 2010 by the then President of India, Mrs Prathiba Patil.[5]
The regiment was awarded GOC-in-C, South Western Command Unit Citation in 2018.[6]
Regimental Insignia[edit | edit source]
The cap badge of the unit has crossed lances and pennons, with the numeral 12 at the crossing, with the regimental motto inscribed on a scroll below in Devanagari script. The cap badge is in silver plate for officers and nickel plate for other ranks.[3] The motto of the regiment is "Shauryamev Jeevnam" which means 'life with valour'.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 1 November 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ↑ "Gazette of India, No 52". 27 December 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 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. 560–561. ISBN 978-81-902097-7-9.
- ↑ "12 Armd Regt in Republic Day Parade in rediff.com". 26 January 2005. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ↑ "12 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards". 1 October 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ↑ "Sapta Shakti Command Investiture Ceremony for the award of 'Unit Citations' to units, for professional excellence in various fields, was held at Jaipur Military Station today. 14 Units were awarded these Citations by Lt General Cherish Mathson, GOC-in-C, South Western Command". 20 March 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
