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269 Medium Regiment (India)

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269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled)
Active1975–present
CountryIndia India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Indian Army
Type Artillery
SizeRegiment
Nickname(s)Superfine
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
Anniversaries1 September – Raising Day
EquipmentK9 Vajra T self-propelled howitzers
Insignia
Abbreviation269 Med Regt (SP)

269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Formation

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The regiment was raised as 269 Field Regiment on 1 September 1975 at Moga, Punjab. Lieutenant Colonel HK Kapoor was the first commanding officer.[1] It is presently a medium regiment equipped with K9-Vajra T howitzers.[2] It consists of 2691, 2692 and 2693 medium batteries.

K9 Vajra 155 mm self-propelled howitzers of the regiment during the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi, 2020

Gallantry awards

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Achievements

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  • The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 2020 with its K9 Vajra T self-propelled howitzers.[4]
  • The regiment has been awarded GOC - in - C Northern Command and GOC - in - C Southern Command Unit Appreciation for exceptional professional performance.
  • The regiment was awarded Unit appreciation by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Mrs. Anandiben Patel, for outstanding contribution towards civil-military co-operation activities in the state.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sainik Samachar, Volume 54. Ministry of Defence, Directorate of Public Relations, New Delhi. 2007. p. 13.
  2. ^ "India's military strength, cultural diversity at display during 71st Republic Day Parade". 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  3. ^ "Gazette of India, No 12, page 449" (PDF). 2003-03-22. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  4. ^ "The K-9 VAJRA-T commanded by Captain Abhinav Sahu of 269 Medium Regiment, at Rajpath". 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  5. ^ "Governor of Uttar Pradesh awarded Unit appreciation". 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2023-10-24.