153 Medium Regiment (India)
Military unit
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153 Medium Regiment (Self-Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
| 153 Medium Regiment (Self-Propelled) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985 â present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname | Long Rangers[1] |
| Mottos | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Shreshthta ke liye sangharsh |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 7 January â Raising Day |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 153 Med Regt (SP) |
Formation
Operations
The regiment has taken part in the following operations[2] â
- Operation Trident
- Operation Vijay â The regiment took part in the Kargil war under the command of Colonel NP Rarilal.[3] It saw action in the Kaksar and Batalik sub sectors with its Bofors guns.[4][5][6][7] The Apati War Memorial in Kargil commemorates the soldiers from the unit, who lost their lives during this operation.[8]
- Operation Rhino â Counter terrorist operations in Assam.
- Operation Falcon
- Operation Bajrang
- Operation Rakshak â The unit was deployed in counter terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Operation Meghdoot â Operations in Siachen glacier.
- Operation Parakram
Gallantry awards
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -
- Sena Medal â Subedar Balbir Singh (posthumous)[4]
Motto
The motto of the regiment is शà¥à¤°à¥à¤·à¥à¤ ता à¤à¥ लिठसà¤à¤à¤°à¥à¤· (Shreshthta ke liye sangharsh) which translates to Struggle for superiority.[2]