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|unit_name=44 Armoured Regiment | |unit_name=44 Armoured Regiment | ||
|image= | |image= | ||
|caption= | |caption= | ||
|dates= | |dates= 1981–present | ||
|country={{flag icon|India}} [[India]] | |country={{flag icon|India}} [[India]] | ||
|allegiance=India | |allegiance=India | ||
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|Past Commanders= | |Past Commanders= | ||
|ceremonial_chief= | |ceremonial_chief= | ||
|colonel_of_the_regiment= | |colonel_of_the_regiment= Lieutenant General Vipul Singhal<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> | ||
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== Formation == | == Formation == | ||
44 Armoured Regiment was raised on 15 December 1981 at [[Ahmednagar]] under the command of Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier) DS Dhillon based on a ‘mixed class composition’ and equipped with [[Vijayanta]] tanks.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/44-armoured-regiment-gets-presidents-standards/articleshow/46370168.cms?from=mdr|title= 44 Armoured Regiment gets President's Standards in Economic Times|date= 2015-02-25|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref> Major General (later General) [[Bipin Chandra Joshi|BC Joshi]] was the first Colonel of the Regiment.<ref>{{cite web|url= | 44 Armoured Regiment was raised on 15 December 1981 at [[Ahmednagar]] under the command of Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier) DS Dhillon based on a ‘mixed class composition’ and equipped with [[Vijayanta]] tanks.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/44-armoured-regiment-gets-presidents-standards/articleshow/46370168.cms?from=mdr|title= 44 Armoured Regiment gets President's Standards in Economic Times|date= 2015-02-25|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref> Major General (later General) [[Bipin Chandra Joshi|BC Joshi]] was the first Colonel of the Regiment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/1986/O-0726-1986-0049-32332.pdf|title=Gazette of India No 19 |date=1986-12-06|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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The regiment has participated in [[Operation Meghdoot]], [[Indian Army operations in Jammu and Kashmir|Operation Rakshak]] and [[2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff|Operation Parakram]]. It has contributed its officers and men to [[Rashtriya Rifles]] and [[Assam Rifles]] for counter-insurgency duties.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/presidential-standard-for-44-armoured-regiment/article6930601.ece|title='Presidential Standard for 44 Armoured Regiment' in The Hindu|date=2015-02-25|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref> | The regiment has participated in [[Operation Meghdoot]], [[Indian Army operations in Jammu and Kashmir|Operation Rakshak]] and [[2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff|Operation Parakram]]. It has contributed its officers and men to [[Rashtriya Rifles]] and [[Assam Rifles]] for counter-insurgency duties.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/presidential-standard-for-44-armoured-regiment/article6930601.ece|title='Presidential Standard for 44 Armoured Regiment' in The Hindu|date=2015-02-25|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref> | ||
The Regiment has won the following awards for gallantry and distinguished service – 2 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]]s, 1 [[Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak]],<ref>{{cite web|url= https://archive.org/details/in.gazette.1991.11/page/n43/mode/2up |title=Gazette of India No 17 from archive.org|date=1991-04-27|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref> | The Regiment has won the following awards for gallantry and distinguished service – 2 [[Vishisht Seva Medal]]s, 1 [[Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak]],<ref>{{cite web|url= https://archive.org/details/in.gazette.1991.11/page/n43/mode/2up |title=Gazette of India No 17 from archive.org|date=1991-04-27|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref> 23 Chief of Army Staff Commendation Cards, 6 Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation Cards, 20 GOC-in-C Commendation Cards and 1 UN Force Commander Commendation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/standard-presented-to-44-armoured-regiment-by-the-chief-of-the-115022500975_1.html|title='Standard Presented to 44 Armoured Regiment by the Chief of the Army Staff on 25 February 2015' in Business Standard|date=2015-02-25|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2015/mar16-15/h6.htm|title='44 Armoured Regiment President's Standards Presented' in Sainik Samachar|date=2015-03-16|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/aug/doc2025814609101.pdf|title=List of personnel being conferred with COAS Commendation Card on the occasion of Independence Day 2025 (Op Sindoor)|date=2025-08-14|access-date=2025-08-22}}</ref> | ||
==Regimental Insignia== | ==Regimental Insignia== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:43, 16 January 2026
| 44 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1981–present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | "The Roaring Fours" |
| Motto(s) | युध्यस्व जेतासि रणे "Yudhyasva Jetasi Rane" (Fight, and Victory shall be yours) |
| Colors | Red and Gold |
| Equipment | T-72 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Vipul Singhal[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 44 Armd Regt |
44 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
Formation[edit | edit source]
44 Armoured Regiment was raised on 15 December 1981 at Ahmednagar under the command of Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier) DS Dhillon based on a ‘mixed class composition’ and equipped with Vijayanta tanks.[2] Major General (later General) BC Joshi was the first Colonel of the Regiment.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
The Regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Suratgarh on 25 February 2015 by General Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, on behalf of the President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee.[4]
Equipment[edit | edit source]
The Regiment had the Vijayanta tanks at the time of raising. It converted to T-72M1-Ajeya tanks in 1997.[5]
Operations[edit | edit source]
The regiment has participated in Operation Meghdoot, Operation Rakshak and Operation Parakram. It has contributed its officers and men to Rashtriya Rifles and Assam Rifles for counter-insurgency duties.[6]
The Regiment has won the following awards for gallantry and distinguished service – 2 Vishisht Seva Medals, 1 Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak,[7] 23 Chief of Army Staff Commendation Cards, 6 Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation Cards, 20 GOC-in-C Commendation Cards and 1 UN Force Commander Commendation.[8][9][10]
Regimental Insignia[edit | edit source]
The Regimental insignia consists of crossed lances with pennons of the regimental colours. The numeral "44" is inscribed on the crossing of the lances inside a circle, mounted with the "mailed fist" or gauntlet. There is a scroll at the base with the Regimental Motto in Devanagari script. The shoulder title consists of the numeral "44" in brass.
The colours of the Regiment are Red and Gold – which are the same as the colours of the Indian Armoured Corps.
The Regimental motto is युध्यस्व जेतासि रणे (Yudhyasva Jetasi Rane), which has been taken from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 11, Shloka 34). It translates to "Fight, and Victory shall be yours".[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Gazette of India, No 52". 2025-12-27. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "44 Armoured Regiment gets President's Standards in Economic Times". 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ↑ "Gazette of India No 19" (PDF). 1986-12-06. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ↑ "44 Armoured Regiment gets President's Standards in Economic Times". 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "44 Armoured Regiment - Indian Army Postal Cover". Retrieved 2020-11-06.
- ↑ "'Presidential Standard for 44 Armoured Regiment' in The Hindu". 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ↑ "Gazette of India No 17 from archive.org". 1991-04-27. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ↑ "'Standard Presented to 44 Armoured Regiment by the Chief of the Army Staff on 25 February 2015' in Business Standard". 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ↑ "'44 Armoured Regiment President's Standards Presented' in Sainik Samachar". 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ↑ "List of personnel being conferred with COAS Commendation Card on the occasion of Independence Day 2025 (Op Sindoor)" (PDF). 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-08-22.