286 Medium Regiment (India)
| 286 Medium Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type |  Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Kargil Gunners |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) व्यावसायिकता, पूर्णता और गर्व (Professionalism, Perfection and Pride) |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Equipment | Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzer |
| Battle honours | Kargil |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 286 Med Regt |
286 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation and history
The regiment was raised in 1985. The unit was subsequently converted to a field regiment and is now a medium regiment. The regiment consists of 2861, 2862 and 2863 medium batteries.
Equipment
The regiment has used the following guns-
Operations
The regiment has taken part in the following operations–
- Operation Vijay – 286 Medium Regiment was part of the unprecedent artillery bombardment which turned the tide of war. It was in support of 121 (Independent) Infantry Brigade,[1] and was equipped with 130 mm guns.[2] All the barrels of the 18 guns of the regiment wore out their life in 25 days, continuing their assault operation with new gun barrels from the 163 Medium Regiment.[3] The regiment was awarded the honour title Kargil in recognition of its valiant efforts.[4]
Gallantry awards
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–
- Sena Medals[5]
- Lieutenant Sanjay Barshilia
- Gunner Jagdish Prasad Gupta
- Mentioned in dispatches[6] –
- Captain Karnik Ashish Shrikant
- Gunner Perminder (posthumous)
- Gunner Y Dixit (posthumous)
Motto
The motto of the regiment is व्यावसायिकता, पूर्णता और गर्व (Professionalism, Perfection and Pride).[7]
Other achievements
- Havildar Jyothi Shankar D of the regiment represented the Indian Army in the 70th Inter-services athletics championship in 2021–22.[8]
See also
References
- ^ Singh, Amarinder (2001). A Ridge Too Far- War in the Kargil Heights 1999. Motibagh Palace. p. 73. ISBN 978-8193107416.
- ^ S Ludra, Kuldip (2000). The Kargil strike: A study of the failure of Indian strategic thought. T.K.S. Ludra. p. 180. ISBN 978-81-901218-9-7.
- ^ "Kargil War: Air power's crucial triumph in Indian Military history". 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Topekhana and Random Thoughts". 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Independence Day Gallantry Awards For Operation Vijay" (PDF). 1999-08-14. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ Mayadas, Lt Gen M (1999). How the Bofors Affair Transformed India, 1989-1999. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-1897829646.
- ^ "Republic Day Parade – 2022". 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Nominal roll" (PDF). 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2023-10-19.