77 Field Regiment | |
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Active | 1966 – 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 | 1 July – Raising Day |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 77 Fd Regt |
77 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised on 1 July 1966 at Jhansi as 77 Medium Regiment. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Harish Bahl. The regiment received its 130 mm field guns on 2 September 1966 and went on to use it during its first field exercise on 17 April 1967.[1] The regiment consists of 771, 772 and 773 field batteries.
The regiment at formation had a fixed class composition of Brahmins, Rajputs and South Indian Classes. In 1999, the regiment was converted to a mixed class unit.[1]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations[1] –
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards[1]–