83rd Armoured Regiment (India) explained

Unit Name:	83 Armoured Regiment
Dates:	1976 – present
Country:	India
Allegiance:	India
Branch:	Indian Army
Type:	Armoured Corps
Size:	Regiment
Colonel Of The Regiment:	Maj Gen Sanjay Maini^[1]
Identification Symbol:	83 Armd Regt
Identification Symbol Label:	Abbreviation
Motto:	One for all, all for one

83 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.

Formation

83 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 January 1976 in Ahmednagar.^[2]

History

The regiment was raised on 01 Jan 76 under the command of then Lt Col (Later Brig) Ashok Johar. The "Flag hoisting" ceremony was held on 28 Feb 76 on adoption of the regiment colours. The regiment colours are "FRENCH GREY" on top, which signifies Determination and Endurance and "MAROON" at bottom signifying Might and Strength.

Ever since its inception, the regiment has lived upto the finest traditions of the armoured corps. In its 47 years of existence, unit has served in almost all kinds of terrains. This has contributed immensely to the richness of its experience, adaptability and professional expertise.

The Regiment was equipped with T-55 tanks with which it served till conversion to the T-90 tanks in June 2010.^[3]

The Regiment was presented the ‘President's Standards’ at Babina, Uttar Pradesh on 19 October 2010 by the then President of India, Mrs. Prathiba Patil.^[4] Five armoured regiments of the 31 Armoured Division (83, 12, 13, 15 and 19 Armoured Regiments) were awarded the colours.^[5]

The Regiment had the honour of participating in the annual Republic Day parade in 2015.

Equipment

The Regiment is presently equipped with the T-90 tank.

Regimental Insignia

The Regimental insignia consists of crossed lances with pennons of the regimental colours with numeral "83" inscribed on the crossing of the lances, mounted by an 'armoured fist' and a scroll with the words 'Armoured Regiment' at the base. The shoulder title consists of the numeral "83" in brass.

Regimental Motto

The Regimental motto is "ONE FOR ALL - ALL FOR ONE" . This signifies loyalty and support between all ranks of the regiment both in peace and war and utmost loyalty to regimental colours at all times.

Participation in Major Operations

The regiment has participated in three major operations :

1. OP TRIDENT : In Jan 1986, the regiment under the command of Col HS Dhillon got deployed in the western sector.
2. OP VIJAY : The Regiment was deployed for OP VIJAY in Jan 1999 under the command of Col BS Sidhu.
3. OP PARAKRAM : Under the command of Col (Later Maj Gen) Bishamber Dayal, the regiment was mobilized at a very short notice in Dec 2001.
4. REPUBLIC DAY PARADE : The regiment had the glorious distinction of taking part in the republic day parade twice (1980 and 2015)
5. STANDARD PRESENTATION : The regiment was awarded with the 'Presidents Standard' by Honorable president Pratibha Patil on 19 Oct 2010.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gazette of India No 45. 2020-11-07. 2020-11-24.
2. Web site: Sainik Samachar Nov 2010. 2010-11-01. 2020-10-31.
3. Web site: Sainik Samachar Nov 2010. 2010-11-01. 2020-10-31.
4. Web site: 83 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards . 2010-10-01. 2020-10-31.
5. Web site: 83 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards in OneIndia. 2010-10-19. 2020-10-31.