| 1890 Rocket Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Vijayi Bhava (May you always win) |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Equipment | Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 1890 Rkt Regt |
1890 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of the regiment during the rehearsal of Republic Day Parade, 2011.
Formation
The regiment which was earlier a Light Regiment, is presently a Rocket Regiment equipped with Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers.
Gallantry awards
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–
- VCOAS Commendation Cards - Gunner Bijender Singh[1]
Achievements
- The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 2011 and 2015.
Motto
The motto of the regiment is विजयी भव (Vijayi Bhava), which translates to May you always win.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "VCOAS Commendation Card". 2003-08-15. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ↑ "Republic Day Parade - 26th January 2015". YouTube. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
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