841 Rocket Regiment (India)

841 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

841 Rocket Regiment
Active1963 – present
CountryIndia India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Indian Army
Type Artillery
SizeRegiment
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
EquipmentPinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher
Insignia
Abbreviation841 Rkt Regt
Pinaka Multi Launcher Rocket System of the regiment during the 72nd Republic Day Parade, 2021

Formation

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The regiment was raised as 84 Counter Bombardment Regiment in 1963 at Ambala. It was later designated 84 Light Regiment (towed), 841 Light Regiment and converted to a Rocket Regiment in April 2020.[1]

Class composition

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The regiment is primarily composed of South Indian troops and they are more commonly known as the ‘Gallant Thambis’.[2]

Operations

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The regiment has taken part in the following operations-

Gallantry awards

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The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–

Achievements

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Army captain from Mohali to represent PINAKA MLRS contingent". 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  2. ^ "Tricity officers to lead tank, artillery rocket contingents in R-Day Parade at New Delhi". 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  3. ^ Singh, Jogindar (1993). Behind the Scene: An Analysis of India's Military Operations, 1947-1971. Lancer Publishers. p. 152. ISBN 978-1897829202.
  4. ^ "Indo-Pakistani 1965 War: Battle of Chawinda". 2020-09-10. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  5. ^ "Amar-Jawan - A database of Indian Armed Forces Martyrs 1947-1997". Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  6. ^ Singh, Jagjit (1994). Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971. Spantech & Lancer. pp. 162–4. ISBN 978-1897829554.
  7. ^ a b "Army captain from Mohali to represent PINAKA MLRS contingent on Jan 26". 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  8. ^ "List Of Personnel Being Conferred Gallantry And Distinguished Awards On The Occasion Of Republic Day-2018". 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  9. ^ "List Of Personnel Being Awarded COAS Commendation On The Occasion Of Independence Day-2018" (PDF). 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2023-10-24.