224 Medium Regiment (India)
| 224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1972 - present |
| Country | India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Sarvada Sarva Pratham |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Equipment | K9-Vajra T self-propelled howitzers |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 224 Med Regt (SP) |
224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation
224 Medium Regiment was raised on 24 May 1972 as 224 Field Regiment. It is presently equipped with the formidable K9 Vajra-T Self Propelled gun system.[1] It consists of 2241, 2242 and 2243 Medium Batteries.
Operations
- The regiment has participated in the following operations-
- Operation Trident
- Operation Rakshak
- Operation Meghdoot[2][3]
- Operation Vijay
- Operation Parakram
- Operation Rhino
Achievements
- The regiment had the honour to participate with its guns in the following -
- Republic Day Parade in 2023.[4]
- Army Day Parade in 2024.
Motto
The motto of the regiment is सर्वदा सर्व प्रथम (Sarvada Sarva Pratham), which translates to Always the First.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "K9 Vajra- T of 224 Medium regiment, led by Lt. Prakhar Tiwari saluted President Droupadi Murmu". 2023-01-26.
- ^ "The Indian Siachen Expedition Rose 1998" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Secure Strides". 2002-12-02. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Republic Day 2023: Kartavaya Path witnesses prowess of Indian weapon systems". 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Republic Day 2023, Made in India weapons shown at the Kartavya Path". 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-18.