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10 Field Regiment (India)

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10 Field Regiment
Active1954 – present
CountryIndia India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Indian Army
Type Artillery
SizeRegiment
Nickname(s)Tenners
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal
(Everywhere with Honour and Glory).
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
Anniversaries25 September – Raising Day
Equipment105/37 mm IFG guns
Insignia
Abbreviation10 Fd Regt

10 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Formation

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The regiment was raised on 25 September 1954 at Firozpur. It was formed to make for the shortage of artillery units after independence. 5 East Punjab Frontier (EPF) Militia Battalion located near Thakurpur, Gurdaspur was re-organised as 77 Field Battery Border Scouts. Similarly, 11 and 4 EPF Militia Battalions were re-organised as 78 and 79 Field Battery Border Scouts. In August 1954, the three batteries were brought together to form 10 Field Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Cyril Anthony Lobo from 9 Field Regiment was sent to become the first commanding officer on 27 October 1954. The regiment converted to a medium regiment in 2010.[1] In 2022, it was converted back to a field regiment.

Class composition

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At the time of its raising, the regiment had an ‘All India All Class’ composition, recruiting troops from all parts of the country. In 1960, the regiment was changed to a fixed class composition – 77 battery – Sikhs, 78 battery – Ahirs and 79 battery – Brahmins. The regiment reverted to its ‘All India All Class’ composition in 1999.[1]

Equipment

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Following its conversion to a medium regiment in 2010, the regiment has been equipped with 130 mm guns.[2][3] After its conversion to a field regiment in 2022, the regiment has been equipped with 105/37 mm Indian Field guns (Mark II).

Operations

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The regiment has taken part in the following operations[1]

  • Operation Parakram – The regiment took active part in the operation and its guns saw action against the Pakistani army.
  • The regiment has taken part in counter insurgency operations near the Line of Control.

Honours and achievements

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Regimental Insignia

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As the regiment traces its history from the border scouts, it retains the Garuda as its regimental insignia.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "10 Medium Regiment Diamond Jubilee APO postal cover". 2014-09-25. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  2. ^ "School kids visit Army unit". 2015-07-25. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  3. ^ "Indian Vehicle Program Hits Hurdle Over Company Selections". 2016-01-31. Retrieved 2022-01-01.