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    The 128 Air Defence Missile Regiment is an Indian Army air defense regiment formed in 1951 and equipped with Akash surface-to-air missiles. The regiment has participated in several operations and was awarded for its service, including one Vir Chakra medal for shooting down an enemy aircraft in the 1971 war.

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    The 128 Air Defence Missile Regiment is an Indian Army air defense regiment formed in 1951 and equipped with Akash surface-to-air missiles. The regiment has participated in several operations and was awarded for its service, including one Vir Chakra medal for shooting down an enemy aircraft in the 1971 war.

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    128 AD Missile Regiment

    128 Air Defence Missile Regiment is an Air Defence regiment of the


    128 Air Defence Missile
    Indian Army.
    Regiment
    Active 1951 – present

    Contents Country India


    Allegiance India
    Formation
    Branch Indian Army
    History
    Type Corps of Army Air
    Operations
    Defence
    Honours and Awards
    Size Regiment
    References
    Nickname(s) Sky Gladiators
    Motto(s) Sky high
    Formation excellence
    Colors Sky Blue and Red
    The regiment was raised on 1 April 1951 as a territorial army Equipment Akash surface-to-
    regiment at Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. The first commanding officer
    air missiles[1]
    was Lieutenant Colonel Atma Singh Pannu, MBE.[2]
    Insignia

    History Abbreviation 128 AD Msl Regt

    At the time of its formation, the Regiment was equipped


    with Bofors 40 mm L-60 anti-aircraft guns. The unit
    served at Arakkonam, Ferozepur and Madhopur.[2]

    On 15 September 1973, the unit was converted into a


    regular air defence regiment.[3] It was equipped with
    L/70 guns and SFM radar. It served in Bombay,
    Udhampur, Jamnagar, Ferozepur, Srinagar and Surat.[2]

    The war cry of the regiment is Ek Sau Atthai Karo


    Chadhai, Ek Sau Atthai Do or Die.
    Akash missiles of 128 AD Missile Regt during the
    2019 Republic Day parade
    Operations
    The regiment has taken part in the following operations-

    Indo-Pak War (1965): Operation Riddle- The regiment was the first Territorial Army unit to see
    action. It was deployed in the Jammu and Akhnoor area.[4]
    Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: Lance Havildar Kans Raj was awarded the Vir Chakra for shooting
    down a F-86 Sabre.[5]
    Bombay Police Riots: 1982
    Bhiwandi Thane Riots: 1984
    Operation Trident: 26 January 1987 to 15 April 1987.
    Operation Rakshak: 1987 to 1992
    Operation Vijay: 26 May 1999 to 31 October 1999.
    Operation Parakram: 17 December 2001 to 18 December 2002.
    Operation Rakshak: July 2003 to July 2006.[2]

    Honours and Awards


    The Regiment was awarded the Director General Army Air Defence's (DGAAD) unit
    appreciation award during its tenure in Srinagar for its use of air defence guns in direct firing
    role at the Line of Control (LoC).[2]
    In addition to the Vir Chakra won during the 1971 war, the regiment has been awarded 13
    COAS Commendation Cards, 2 VCOAS Commendation Cards and 8 GOC-in-C
    Commendation Cards.[2][6][7]
    The Regiment participated with its Akash surface-to-air missiles in the Republic Day parades
    of 2019 and 2020.[8]

    References
    1. "India's military strength, cultural diversity at display during 71st Republic Day Parade" (https://
    www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-s-military-strength-cultural-diversity-at-displ
    ay-during-71st-republic-day-parade-120012600440_1.html). 2020-01-26. Retrieved
    2021-03-08.
    2. "128 AD-Diamond Jubilee Indian Army Postal Cover" (https://www.philamart.com/Listing/Detail
    s/3006419/128-Air-Defencen-RegimentIndian-Army-Postal-Cover-APO). 2011-04-01.
    Retrieved 2020-10-17.
    3. "Regiment celebrates golden jubilee" (https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010410/punjab1.ht
    m). 2001-04-09. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
    4. Gulati, YB (1972). History of the Regiment of Artillery, Indian Army. Leo Cooper. p. 278-280.
    ISBN 978-0850521184.
    5. "Gazette of India, No 34, page 937" (http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1972/O-1321-1972-0
    034-58847.pdf) (PDF). 1972-08-19. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
    6. "List Of Personnel Awarded The Chief Of Army Staff Commendation Card On The Eve Of Army
    Day 2007" (https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=/35kznmM
    b9f+K7mJVrPkJg==&ParentID=urk65drbL4lr+yWheg3ZZw==). Retrieved 2021-03-08.
    7. "COAS Commendation Card 2016" (https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimpl
    e.aspx?MnId=RnhRl7SDzqEtBVRo4YxOfA==&ParentID=Sd40n6/ZHFvub4es9dBHXQ==).
    Retrieved 2021-03-08.
    8. "India's military strength, cultural diversity at display during 71st Republic Day Parade" (https://
    www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/indias-military-strength-cultural-diversity-at-displ
    ay-during-71st-republic-day-parade20200126145952/). 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2021-03-08.

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