| 10 Field Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1954 – present |
| Country |
India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |
Indian Army |
| Type |
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Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Tenners |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory). |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 25 September – Raising Day |
| Equipment | 105/37 mm IFG guns |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 10 Fd Regt |
10 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation
10 Field regiment was raised on 25 September 1954 at Firozpur. It was formed to make for the shortage of artillery units after independence. 5 East Punjab Frontier (EPF) Militia Battalion located near Thakurpur, Gurdaspur was re-organised as 77 Field Battery Border Scouts. Similarly, 11 and 4 EPF Militia Battalions were re-organised as 78 and 79 Field Battery Border Scouts. In August 1954, the three batteries were brought together to form 10 Field Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Cyril Anthony Lobo from 9 Field Regiment was sent to become the first commanding officer on 25 September 1954. At the time of its raising, the regiment was formed as ‘All India All Class’ composition, recruiting troops from all parts of the country. In 1960, the regiment was changed to a fixed class composition – 77 battery – Sikhs, 78 battery – Ahirs and 79 battery – Brahmins. The regiment reverted to its ‘All India All Class’ composition in 1999. [1] As the regiment traces its history from the border scouts, it retains the Garuda as its regimental insignia. [1] The unit participated in Operation Vijay for Liberation of Goa in the year 1961 under HQ 63 Infantry Brigade. During Operation Cactus-Lilly in 1971,the unit was deployed at Darbuk Eastern Ladakh. The unit has also actively participated in IS/CI, duties during Operation Blue Star and Operation Rakshak. The regiment converted to medium profile for the first time in year 2010.The unit is presently deployed in OP Rhino/OP Snow Leopard since June 2022.The regiment had the honor to be part of the President's Guard in 2013 and has produced two Director Generals of Arty, three Lieutenant Generals, six Major Generals and twelve Brigadiers till date as part of its glorious history.
Operations Participated
The regiment has taken part in the following operations [1] –
- Operation Vijay - Jul 99 to Oct 99
- Operation Rakshak- Apr 92 to Mar 93
- Operation Blue Star - Jun 84 to Dec 84
- Operation Rakshak - Dec 07 to Oct 10
- Operation Rakshak - Aug 16 to Aug 18
- Snow leopard/ Rhino - Jun 22 Till Date
Galllantry Awards/Citations
- COAS Commendation Card - 08
- VCOAS Commendation Card - 05
- GOC-in-C Commendation Card - 21
Achivement in Sports
- Limca Book of Records - For White Water Rafting Expedtions
- ^ a b c "10 Medium Regiment Diamond Jubilee APO postal cover". 2014-09-25. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
| 10 Field Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1954 – present |
| Country |
India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |
Indian Army |
| Type |
Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Tenners |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory). |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 25 September – Raising Day |
| Equipment | 105/37 mm IFG guns |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 10 Fd Regt |
10 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation
10 Field regiment was raised on 25 September 1954 at Firozpur. It was formed to make for the shortage of artillery units after independence. 5 East Punjab Frontier (EPF) Militia Battalion located near Thakurpur, Gurdaspur was re-organised as 77 Field Battery Border Scouts. Similarly, 11 and 4 EPF Militia Battalions were re-organised as 78 and 79 Field Battery Border Scouts. In August 1954, the three batteries were brought together to form 10 Field Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Cyril Anthony Lobo from 9 Field Regiment was sent to become the first commanding officer on 25 September 1954. At the time of its raising, the regiment was formed as ‘All India All Class’ composition, recruiting troops from all parts of the country. In 1960, the regiment was changed to a fixed class composition – 77 battery – Sikhs, 78 battery – Ahirs and 79 battery – Brahmins. The regiment reverted to its ‘All India All Class’ composition in 1999. [1] As the regiment traces its history from the border scouts, it retains the Garuda as its regimental insignia. [1] The unit participated in Operation Vijay for Liberation of Goa in the year 1961 under HQ 63 Infantry Brigade. During Operation Cactus-Lilly in 1971,the unit was deployed at Darbuk Eastern Ladakh. The unit has also actively participated in IS/CI, duties during Operation Blue Star and Operation Rakshak. The regiment converted to medium profile for the first time in year 2010.The unit is presently deployed in OP Rhino/OP Snow Leopard since June 2022.The regiment had the honor to be part of the President's Guard in 2013 and has produced two Director Generals of Arty, three Lieutenant Generals, six Major Generals and twelve Brigadiers till date as part of its glorious history.
Operations Participated
The regiment has taken part in the following operations [1] –
- Operation Vijay - Jul 99 to Oct 99
- Operation Rakshak- Apr 92 to Mar 93
- Operation Blue Star - Jun 84 to Dec 84
- Operation Rakshak - Dec 07 to Oct 10
- Operation Rakshak - Aug 16 to Aug 18
- Snow leopard/ Rhino - Jun 22 Till Date
Galllantry Awards/Citations
- COAS Commendation Card - 08
- VCOAS Commendation Card - 05
- GOC-in-C Commendation Card - 21
Achivement in Sports
- Limca Book of Records - For White Water Rafting Expedtions
- ^ a b c "10 Medium Regiment Diamond Jubilee APO postal cover". 2014-09-25. Retrieved 2021-12-30.