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== Formation == |
== Formation == |
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1812 Rocket Regiment 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> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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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> |
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> |
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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 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> |
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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> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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[[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]] |
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Revision as of 11:42, 22 June 2024
| 1812 Rocket Regiment (SMERCH) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1965 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type |  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
1812 Rocket Regiment was raised on 15 March 1965 as 181 Light Battery at Khoja Toll, Ranchi Cantt under the stewardship of Major P Banerji.[2]
History
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]
See also
List of artillery regiments of Indian Army
References
- ^ "ML Sharma VrC at gallantryawards.gov.in". Archived from the original on 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ a b "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.