1889 Missile Regiment (India) Explained

Unit Name:	1889 Missile Regiment
Dates:	1976 - present
Country:	India
Allegiance:	India
Branch:	Indian Army
Type:	Artillery
Size:	Regiment
Equipment:	BrahMos
Identification Symbol Label:	Abbreviation
Nickname:	The Mighty Bombardiers
Motto:	Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) Maan Ya Mrityu (Glory or Death)
Colors:	"Red & Navy Blue"
Battle Honours:	Kargil

1889 Missile Regiment (Kargil) is a missile equipped regiment, which is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

History

The regiment was raised as 1889 (Independent) Light Battery in 1976. It was converted to a light regiment and is now a missile regiment.

Operations

• Operation Rakshak – Counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Kargil War – The regiment was equipped with 120 mm Brandt mortars^[1] and was de-inducted from the Kashmir valley along with 8 Mountain Artillery Brigade for Operation Vijay on 3 June 1999.^[2] It saw action during the Kargil war and was awarded the honour title Kargil.^{[3] [4]} The unit provided Artillery Observation Posts (OP) and fire plans during the Battle of Tololing. It provided OP in the Battle of Point 5140 and for attack on Black Rock. During the Battle of Point 4700, the regiment deployed its mortars right under the nose of the enemy. It took part in the fierce Battle of Tiger Hill and Battle of Point 4875 (Gun Hill).^{[5] [6]}

Motto

The motto of the regiment is मान या मृत्यु (Maan Ya Mrityu), which translates to 'Glory or Death'.

Gallantry awards

• Sena Medal – Lieutenant Colonel Girish Kumar Mediratta, Captain Ganesh Bhat, Captain Prashant Narayan Kamath, Subedar Bhanwar Singh (posthumous), Lance Naik Mukesh Kumar (posthumous),^{[7] [8]} Gunner Avtar Singh.^[9]
• Mentioned in dispatches – Major Anil Singh^[10]
• COAS Commendation Card – Lance Naik Rahul Yadav.^[11]

Achievements

• The regiment was awarded GOC-in-C, Northern Command Unit Citation in 2000.
• The regiment was awarded GOC-in-C, South Western Command Unit Citation in 2018.^[12]
• The Regiment had the honour of participating in the annual Republic Day parade in 2016.^[13]

See also

• List of artillery regiments of Indian Army

Notes and References

1. Book: S Ludra, Kuldip. The Kargil strike: A study of the failure of Indian strategic thought. 2000. T.K.S. Ludra. 978-81-901218-9-7. 187.
2. Book: Puri, Mohinder . Kargil: Turning the Tide . Lancer Publishers LLC . 2015 . 978-8170623120 .
3. Web site: The Battle of Tololing. 2023-10-26.
4. Web site: Topekhana and Random Thoughts. 2020-08-01. 2024-03-19.
5. Web site: Anjan Mukherjee in Evolution of Indian Artillery and its Impact on India’s Comprehensive Military Power, chapter 3. 2023-10-26.
6. Book: Saxena, Shikha Akhilesh. Nation First. 2023. Hachette India. 978-9357311663.
7. Web site: Independence Day Gallantry Awards For Operation Vijay. 1999-05-15. 2023-10-26.
8. Web site: Gallantary Awards Awarded To The Fighters Of The Kargil Conflict. 2000-07-27. 2023-10-26.
9. Web site: Gnr Avtar Singh. 2023-10-26.
10. Book: Mayadas, Lt Gen M. How the Bofors Affair Transformed India, 1989-1999. 1999. Lancer Publishers. 978-1897829646.
11. Web site: List Of Personnel Being Awarded Coas Commendation On The Occasion Of Independence Day-2023. 2023-08-15. 2023-10-26.
12. Web site: Sapta Shakti Command Investiture Ceremony for the award of ‘Unit Citations’ to units, for professional excellence in various fields, was held at Jaipur Military Station today. 14 Units were awarded these Citations by Lt General Cherish Mathson, GOC-in-C, South Western Command.. 2018-03-20. 2023-10-26.
13. Web site: Republic Day parade highlights: India showcases military might, cultural diversity. 2018-01-26. 2023-10-25.