77 Field Regiment (India)
77 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
| 77 Field Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1966 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 1 July – Raising Day |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 77 Fd Regt |
Formation and history
The regiment was raised on 1 July 1966 at Jhansi as 77 Medium Regiment. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Harish Bahl. The regiment received its 130 mm field guns on 2 September 1966 and went on to use it during its first field exercise on 17 April 1967.[1] The regiment consists of 771, 772 and 773 field batteries.
Class Composition
The regiment at formation had a fixed class composition of Brahmins, Rajputs and South Indian Classes. In 1999, the regiment was converted to a mixed class unit.[1]
Operations
The regiment has taken part in the following operations[1] –
- Operation Cactus Lily – It took part in operations in Shakargarh sector and a battery, which was part of the divisional artillery of 39 Infantry Division saw action.[2]
- Operation Rakshak I
- Operation Rakshak II
- Operation Meghdoot - Siachen Glacier
Gallantry awards
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards[1]–
- Chief of Army Staff Commendation cards – 5
- General Officer Commanding-in-chief Commendation cards – 10
References
- "77 Field Regiment Golden Jubilee APO postal cover". 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- Singh, Jagjit (1994). Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971. Spantech & Lancer. ISBN 978-1897829554.
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