- Comment: Still completely unreferenced, with no evidence of notability. DoubleGrazing (talk) 06:44, 27 May 2024 (UTC)
832 Light Regiment | |
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Active | 1973-present |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Artillery |
Size | Regiment |
Nickname(s) | Lethals |
Motto(s) | SARVATRA,IZZAT-O-IQBAL. |
Colors | "Red & Navy Blue" |
Anniversaries | Raising day -16 March |
Equipment | 120MM BRANDT MORTARS |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 832 Lt Regt |
832 Light Regimentis a part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation[edit]
832 Light Regiment was raised on 16 March 1973 at Babina.The unit was re-christened as 832 Light Regiment on 17 August 1983 at Alwar.
Composition[edit]
The regiment has 'All India All Class'troops recruited from various regions of the country.
Operations[edit]
- Operation Meghdoot (1985 -1987)
- Operation Rakshak (1996 -1998)
- Operation Rhino (2012 -2015)
- Operation Parakram (2001 -2004)
- Operation Juniper (2017 - 2018)
- Operation Snow Leopard (2019-2023)
Honours and awards[edit]
GOC-in-C Unit Citation - 01
COSC Commendation Card-02
COAS Commendation Cards-03
CDS Commendation Cards-01