551 Rocket Regiment (India)
551 Rocket Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
| 551 Rocket Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1963 - present |
| Country | India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Tornadoes First of Smerch |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 28 September – raising day |
| Equipment | BM-30 Smerch |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 551 Rkt Regt |
Formation
The regiment was raised at Ranchi on 28 September 1963 with Ahir troops. The unit became the first unit in the Indian Army to be converted to a Smerch weapon system unit on 9 July 2007 under the command of Colonel Rajesh Srivastava.
Achievements
- The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 2008 and 2010.[1]
- The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (Western Command) unit citation in 2013.
- The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (South Western Command) unit citation in 2016.
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