220 Field Regiment | |
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Active | 1968 – present |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Artillery |
Size | Regiment |
Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
Anniversaries | Raising Day – 1 October |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 220 Fd Regt |
220 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised as 220 Medium Regiment on 1 October 1968. [1] The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel (later Major General) Rajendra Prakash. [2] The unit has subsequently been converted to a field regiment. The regiment consists of 2201, 2202 and 2203 field batteries.
The regiment has taken part in the following operations–