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286 Medium Regiment (India)

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286 Medium Regiment
Active1985 – present
CountryIndia India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Indian Army
Type Artillery
SizeRegiment
Nickname(s)Kargil Gunners
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
व्यावसायिकता, पूर्णता और गर्व (Professionalism, Perfection and Pride)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
EquipmentDhanush 155 mm towed howitzer
Battle honoursKargil
Insignia
Abbreviation286 Med Regt

286 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Formation and history

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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.

155/45 mm Dhanush Gun System of the regiment during the 73rd Republic Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on January 26, 2022.

Equipment

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The regiment has used the following guns-

Operations

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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

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The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–

Motto

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The motto of the regiment is व्यावसायिकता, पूर्णता और गर्व (Professionalism, Perfection and Pride).[7]

Other achievements

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  • Havildar Jyothi Shankar D of the regiment represented the Indian Army in the 70th Inter-services athletics championship in 2021–22.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Singh, Amarinder (2001). A Ridge Too Far- War in the Kargil Heights 1999. Motibagh Palace. p. 73. ISBN 978-8193107416.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Kargil War: Air power's crucial triumph in Indian Military history". 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  4. ^ "Topekhana and Random Thoughts". 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  5. ^ "Independence Day Gallantry Awards For Operation Vijay" (PDF). 1999-08-14. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  6. ^ Mayadas, Lt Gen M (1999). How the Bofors Affair Transformed India, 1989-1999. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-1897829646.
  7. ^ "Republic Day Parade – 2022". 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  8. ^ "Nominal roll" (PDF). 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2023-10-19.