17 (Parachute) Field Regiment (India)
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17 (Parachute) Field Regiment (Zojila & Poongli Bridge) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
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17 Parachute Field Regiment | |
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Active | 1941 – present |
Country | India |
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Size | Regiment |
Motto(s) | SARVATRA, IZZAT-O-IQBAL "Everywhere with Honour and Glory". |
Colors | "Red & Navy Blue" |
Decorations | Vir Chakra 1 Shaurya Chakra 3 Sena Medal 7 Mention in Despatches 10 COAS Commendation Card 34 VCOAS Commendation Card 14 GOC-in-C Commendation Card 32 AOC (J&K) Commendation Card 1 UN Force Commander Citation 13 UN Brigade Commanded Citation / Appreciation 35[1][2] |
Battle honours | Zojila, Poongli Bridge |
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Notable commanders | Lt Gen JK Khanna PVSM, MC Lt Gen Arjun Singh Khanna PVSM, AVSM, VrC Lt Gen KK Hazari, PVSM, AVSM Lt Gen KM Seth, PVSM, AVSM Lt Gen VG Patankar, PVSM, UYSM, VSM Maj Gen VB Batra |
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Abbreviation | 17 Para Fd Regt |
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