5th Armoured Regiment (India)
| 5 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1983 – present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | निस्चय और विजय Nischay aur Vijay (Determination and Victory) |
| Colors | Satin Blue, White and Black |
| Equipment | T-90 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Maj Gen Sameer Kalla, VSM[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 5 Armd Regt |
5 Armoured Regiment is part of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army.
History
5 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 December, 1983 at Jodhpur, Rajasthan.[2] The first commanding officer of the regiment was Lieutenant Colonel J.P.S. Hanspal.[2]
The Regiment was initially equipped with Vijayanta tanks. It became the first regiment of the Indian Army to be equipped with T-90 tanks in 2002.[3] It is also affiliated to INS Shardul, an amphibious ship of the Indian Navy.[4]
The first Colonel of the Regiment was Lieutenant General M. Mayadas.[2] Other Colonels have been Lieutenant General MS Shergill, Major General G.S. Malhi and Lieutenant General AK Singh.[3] The regiment celebrated its silver jubilee in 2008.
On 27 November, 2011, the regiment was awarded the ‘President’s Standards’ by Mrs Pratibha Patil, then President of India in Patiala. 5 Armoured Regiment along with 70, 73, 74 Armoured Regiments and 6 Lancers of the 1 Armoured Division were presented the colours.[5][6]
Operations
The regiment has participated in Operation Trident, Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram.
Regimental Insignia
The cap badge consists of a pair of crossed lances with pennons in the Regimental Colours. The numeral 5 topped by a mailed fist rests on the crossing point of the lances. A scroll in Devanagari at the bottom has the regimental motto निस्चय और विजय (Nischay aur Vijay, Determination and Victory). The shoulder title plain numeral 5 in brass on a black quadrilateral metal backing.[2]
The Regimental Colours are Satin Blue, White and Black symbolising Compassion, Purity & Tranquility and Strength of Steel respectively.
References
- ^ "Gazette of India No 45" (PDF). 7 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d Nath, Ashok (2009). Izzat: historical records and iconography of Indian cavalry regiments, 1750-2007. Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, United Service Institution of India. pp. 542–543. ISBN 978-81-902097-7-9.
- ^ a b "5 Armoured Regiment". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ Jaibhaye, Ramesh (1 December 2008). "Affiliated to Armoured". Sainik Samachar. Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- ^ Dewan, Umesh (27 November 2011). "President honours 5 armoured corps regiments". The Tribune. Chandigarh. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Presidential Standards conferred on five armoured regiments in The Hindu". The Hindu. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2020.