| 313 Field Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | Raising Day – 07 January |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 313 Fd Regt |
313 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation and history
editThe regiment was raised on 07 January 1985 at Rakhmuthi with class composition of South Indian Castes (SIC), Ahirs and Hill Tribes, wherein five different units contributed the troops. Colonel SK Sharma was 1st Commanding Officer of the unit. The Regiment has been performing well in multifarious events be its operations, professional, sports or Administration tasks and proved its mettle being a podium finisher in various Brigade and Division level competitions. The Regiment served the Nation in Operationally active Northern and North Eastern Sectors. The Regiment was awarded GOC-in-C, Eastern Command Unit Citation while serving the nation in North Eastern sector.
Operations
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The Regiment has operated in various terrain ranging from plains to deserts to mountains to the most inhospitable high-altitude areas. The Regiment has taken part in following operations: -
- Op MEGHDOOT : - August 1986 to September 1987.
- Op RAJEEV :- June 1987 to July 1987.
- Op RAKSHAK:- March 1992 to March 1993.
- Op RHINO: - December 1995 to September 1998.
- Op PARAKRAM : - December 2001 to December 2002.
- Op RAKSHAK-II : - August 2005 to March 2008.
- Op RAKSHAK : - August 2017 to July 2019.
Awards
edit- Sena Medal - 01 (Col Rohit Kushwaha, SM)
- COAS Commendation Card - 07
- VCOAS Commendation Card - 01
- GOC-in-C Northern Comd Commendation Card - 01
- GOC-in-C Eastern Comd Commendation Card - 04
- GOC-in-C Southern Comd Commendation Card - 02
- GOC-in-C SW Comd Commendation Card - 01
- GOC-in-C ARTRAC Commendation Card - 05
- GOC-in-C Eastern Comd Unit Citation - 01
- GOC-in-C Western Comd Commendation Card - 02
- CISC Commendation Card - 01
Sporting Conquests
edit- 1st in Division level Athletics & Computer Skill Competitions in 2023-24
- 2nd in Kharga Corps Integrated Arty Competitions 2024-25.
- 2nd in Kharga Cdo OP Competition 2023-24.
- Unit achieved in Pine Division banner 2024-25.