| 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
83 Armoured Regiment was stood up 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" (PDF). 2020-11-07. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ^ "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
- ^ "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
- ^ "83 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards". 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
- ^ "83 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards in OneIndia". 2010-10-19. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
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