| 83 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1976 – present |
| Country |
 India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |
 Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | One for all, all for one |
| Equipment | T-90 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Maj Gen Sanjay Maini[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 83 Armd Regt |
83 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
Formation[]
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T-90 Tanks of the 83 Armoured Regiment pass through the Rajpath during the rehearsal of the Republic Day Parade in 2015
The President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Mrs. Pratibha Patil inspecting the Guard of Honour, at Babina, Uttar Pradesh on October 19, 2010 during the presentation of the colours
83 Armoured Regiment was raised on 1 January 1976 in Ahmednagar.[2]
History[]
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.
References[]
- ↑ "Gazette of India No 45". 2020-11-07. http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/223002.pdf.
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 2010-11-01. http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/nov01-10/h6.htm.
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 2010-11-01. http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/nov01-10/h6.htm.
- ↑ "83 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards". 2010-10-01. https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/presidential-standards-to-five-army-t-90-regiments/695545.
- ↑ "83 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards in OneIndia". 2010-10-19. https://www.oneindia.com/2010/10/19/presidentpatil-awards-colours-to-five-armouredc.html.
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