841 Rocket Regiment | |
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Active | 1963 – 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 |
Equipment | Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 841 Rkt Regt |
841 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised as 84 Counter Bombardment Regiment in 1963 at Ambala. It was later designated 84 Light Regiment (towed), 841 Light Regiment and converted to a Rocket Regiment in April 2020. [1]
The regiment is primarily composed of South Indian troops and they are more commonly known as the ‘Gallant Thambis’. [2]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations-
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–