224 Medium Regiment (India)
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| 224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1972 - present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Sarvada Sarva Pratham |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Equipment | K9-Vajra T self-propelled howitzers |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 224 Med Regt (SP) |
224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
224 Medium Regiment was raised on 24 May 1972 as 224 Field Regiment.[citation needed] It is presently equipped with the formidable K9 Vajra-T Self Propelled gun system.[1] It consists of 2241, 2242 and 2243 Medium Batteries.
Operations
- The regiment has participated in the following operations-
- Operation Trident
- Operation Rakshak
- Operation Meghdoot[2][3]
- Operation Vijay
- Operation Parakram
- Operation Rhino
Achievements
- The regiment had the honour to participate with its guns in the following -
- Republic Day Parade in 2023.[4]
- Army Day Parade in 2024.[citation needed]