551 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
551 Rocket Regiment | |
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Active | 1963 - present |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | ![]() |
Size | Regiment |
Nickname(s) | Tornadoes First of Smerch |
Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
Anniversaries | 28 September – raising day |
Equipment | BM-30 Smerch |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 551 Rkt Regt |
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Formation
editThe regiment was raised at Ranchi on 28 September 1963 with Ahir troops. The unit became the first unit in the Indian Army to be converted to a Smerch weapon system unit on 9 July 2007 under the command of Colonel Rajesh Srivastava.
Achievements
edit- The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 2008 and 2010.[1]
- The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (Western Command) unit citation in 2013.
- The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (South Western Command) unit citation in 2016.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "26 January 2008 Parade". 2008-01-26. Retrieved 2023-11-23.