10 Field Regiment (India)
| 10 Field Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1954 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Tenners |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory). |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 25 September – Raising Day |
| Equipment | 105/37 mm IFG guns |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 10 Fd Regt |
10 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The regiment has taken part in the following operations[1] –
- Operation Vijay – The regiment took part in the operations to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961.
- Sino-Indian War
- Operation Blue Star – The regiment was responsible for maintaining law and order in Muktsar during the operations.
- 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
[edit]- The regiment had the honour to be part of the President’s guard in December 2013.
- The regiment has produced two Director Generals of Artillery, three Lieutenant Generals, six Major Generals and 12 Brigadiers.[1]
Regimental Insignia
[edit]As the regiment traces its history from the border scouts, it retains the Garuda as its regimental insignia.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "10 Medium Regiment Diamond Jubilee APO postal cover". 2014-09-25. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ "School kids visit Army unit". 2015-07-25. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ "Indian Vehicle Program Hits Hurdle Over Company Selections". 2016-01-31. Retrieved 2022-01-01.