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| garrison = Phyang,<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/</ref><ref>https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html</ref> | | garrison = Phyang,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ladakh-organises-inter-school-competitions-to-celebrate-spirit-of-indian-army/|title = Ladakh organises inter school competitions to celebrate spirit of Indian army|date = 28 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://joinindianarmyr.in/ladakh-scouts-result/|title=Ladakh Scouts Relation Result 2020 Declared 23 Feb Result}}</ref> [[Leh]], [[Ladakh]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/90-young-soldiers-join-ladakh-scouts-regiment-in-leh-101623557134464.html|title = 90 young soldiers join Ladakh Scouts Regiment in Leh|date = 13 June 2021}}</ref> | ||
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[[File:Ladakh Scout on break. Near Leh. 2010.jpg|thumb|Ladakh Scout on break. Near [[Leh]] | [[File:Ladakh Scout on break. Near Leh. 2010.jpg|thumb|305x305px|Ladakh Scout soldier on a break. Near [[Leh]], 2010]] | ||
The '''Ladakh Scouts''' is an [[infantry regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], nicknamed the "Snow Warriors" or "[[Snow Leopards]]".<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/> The regiment specialises in [[mountain warfare]], and its primary role is to guard India's borders in the high altitudes of the [[Union territory|Union Territory]] of [[Ladakh]]. | The '''Ladakh Scouts''' is an [[infantry regiment]] of the [[Indian Army]], nicknamed the "Snow Warriors" or "[[Snow Leopards]]".<ref name=gs-ladakhscouts/> The regiment specialises in [[mountain warfare]], and its primary role is to guard India's borders in the high altitudes of the [[Union territory|Union Territory]] of [[Ladakh]]. | ||
The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963 by spinning off the Ladakhi battalions of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Militia]]. They were converted into an Army [[regiment]] in 2000. The Ladakh Scouts recruits mainly from India's [[Ladakhi people|Ladakhi]] and [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]] ethnic communities, and is among the army's most decorated units. Its soldiers have been honoured with over 300 gallantry awards and citations including a [[Unit citation]], one [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Ashok Chakra]], ten [[Maha Vir Chakra]]s and two [[Kirti Chakra]]s. | The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963 by spinning off the Ladakhi battalions of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Militia]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} They were converted into an Army [[regiment]] in 2000.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} The Ladakh Scouts recruits mainly from India's [[Ladakhi people|Ladakhi]] and [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]] ethnic communities, and is among the army's most decorated units. Its soldiers have been honoured with over 300 gallantry awards and citations including a [[Unit citation]], one [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Ashok Chakra]], ten [[Maha Vir Chakra]]s and two [[Kirti Chakra]]s.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1948, the "[[Nubra Guards]]" were raised from local Ladakhi warriors to patrol India's mountainous border in the Ladakh region.<ref name=ia-lshist>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=q2SS7SL4DIY6BgcIF2CvQw==&ParentID=pTysHD2D5n/sfjXrwhyAPA==|title=Ladakh Scouts|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref> In 1952, the Nubra Guards were merged as the 7th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Militia (which itself later became the [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]]). The 14th Battalion of the militia was also raised from Ladakh in 1959. | In 1948, the "[[Nubra Guards]]" were raised from local Ladakhi warriors to patrol India's mountainous border in the Ladakh region.<ref name=ia-lshist>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=q2SS7SL4DIY6BgcIF2CvQw==&ParentID=pTysHD2D5n/sfjXrwhyAPA==|title=Ladakh Scouts|publisher=Indian Army}}</ref> In 1952, the Nubra Guards were merged as the 7th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Militia (which itself later became the [[Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry]]). The 14th Battalion of the militia was also raised from Ladakh in 1959. | ||
[[File:Ladakh Scouts mountaineering.jpg|thumb|305x305px|Mountaineering Expedition of Zedang Sumpa Battalion of Ladakh Scouts, which scaled five virgin peaks above 6000 metres located in the Central Rimo Glacier, October 2021.]] | |||
On 1 June 1963, following the [[Sino-Indian War of 1962]], Col. S.P Salunke formed the Ladakh Scouts by spinning off the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia, and the unit was given the role of [[reconnaissance]] and [[interdiction]] in the high-altitude border regions by the [[Government of India]]. | On 1 June 1963, following the [[Sino-Indian War of 1962]], Col. S.P Salunke formed the Ladakh Scouts by spinning off the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia, and the unit was given the role of [[reconnaissance]] and [[interdiction]] in the high-altitude border regions by the [[Government of India]]. | ||
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On 2 June 2013, it celebrated its Golden Jubilee to mark the merger between the Nubra Guards and the 7th Battalion of the J&K light infantry. | On 2 June 2013, it celebrated its Golden Jubilee to mark the merger between the Nubra Guards and the 7th Battalion of the J&K light infantry. | ||
==Units== | |||
The regiment currently consists of 5 [[battalion]]s, with support personnel affiliated to other arms of the Indian army seconded in on rotation. | The regiment currently consists of 5 [[battalion]]s, with support personnel affiliated to other arms of the Indian army seconded in on rotation. | ||
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[[Category:Ladakh]] | [[Category:Ladakh]] | ||
[[Category:Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948]] | [[Category:Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948]] | ||