269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) | |
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Active | 1975–present |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Artillery |
Size | Regiment |
Nickname(s) | Superfine |
Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
Anniversaries | 1 September – Raising Day |
Equipment | K9 Vajra T self-propelled howitzers |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 269 Med Regt (SP) |
269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
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.