49 Air Defence Regiment (India)

49 Air Defence Regiment is part of the Corps of Army Air Defence of the Indian Army. It consists of 491, 492 and 493 air defence batteries.

49 Air Defence Regiment
Active1964 – present
CountryIndia India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Indian Army
TypeCorps of Army Air Defence
SizeRegiment
Motto(s)Sanskrit: आकाशे शत्रुन् जहि
English: Defeat the Enemy in the Sky
Colors   
Sky Blue and Red
Anniversaries1 May (Raising Day)
Insignia
Abbreviation49 AD Regt

Formation

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49 Air Defence Regiment was raised on 1 May 1964 at Delhi Cantonment. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel PS Bakshi, who assumed command on 23 May 1964.[1] The regiment, at formation, was composed of Ahir, Bengali and Bihari troops.[2]

Operations

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The regiment has taken part in the following operations[1][2]-

Honours and awards

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Personnel from the unit have been awarded the following awards[1]-

  • Sena Medal – 5
  • COAS Commendation Cards – 6
  • VCOAS Commendation Cards – 1
  • GOC-in-C Commendation Cards – 20

Other achievements

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "49 AD-Golden Jubilee -Indian Army Postal Cover". 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  2. ^ a b "49 Air Defence Regiment - Silver Jubilee 1989". 1989-05-01. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  3. ^ Singh, Jagjit (1994). Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971. Spantech & Lancer. ISBN 978-1897829554.