Draft:164 Field Regiment (India)

164 FIELD REGIMENT (PARBAT ALI)

Active October 1963 - Present

Country India

Allegiance India

Branch Indian Army

Type Artillery

Size Regiment

Nickname(s) PARBAT ALI

Motto & War Cry (s) 'Himmat-E-Mardaan Madad-E-Khuda'

and 'Bol Krishan Bhagwan ki Jay'

Colours Red & Navy Blue

Anniversaries 01 October – Raising Day

13 December – Battle Honor Day (PARBAT ALI)

Abbreviation 164 FD REGT (PARBAT ALI)

Formation

164 Field Regiment was raised on 01st October 1963 at Madhopur by Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier) Shivdev Singh,Vishisht Seva Medal with a battery each from 8 Field Regiment, 42 Field Regiment and 63 Field Regiment. The unit has participated in various operations since its raising.

Class Composition

The Regiment has a class composition of Ahirs.

Equipment

The Regiment has held both ‘Medium' and 'Field’ Classes of gun since its raising to till date.

Operations

The Regiment has taken part in the following operations:-

Sl No.	Name of Operation	Duration	Remarks
1.	Operation Riddle	1965	The Regiment was instrumental in capture of the strategic Hajipir Pass where it fired over 4000 rounds.
2.	Operation Cactus Lily	1971	The Regiment was in direct support of 85 Infantry Brigade and was tasked to capture the ‘PARBAT ALI’ feature near Naya Chor (Pakistan). The Veer Ahirs manhandled the guns over a distance of 65 Kilometers in the absence of roads and tracks in order to provide effective fire support to the advancing Infantry Brigade. The unit was also bestowed with the honour title ‘PARBAT ALI’ for the exemplary bravery displayed during the operation .
3.	Operation Rakshak	1990 - 1993	The Regiment provided accurate and devastating firepower and fired over 3500 rounds across the Line of Control. It also became the first Artillery Regiment to be awarded with the 'Chief of Army Staff Citation' (Keran Machhal Kupwara) for firing in counter insurgency operations in 1993.
4.	Operation Vijay	1997-1999	The Regiment provided effective and accurate fire support during the operation. The unit fired 5009 rounds across the line of control to make the operation successful.
5.	Operation Meghdoot	2011-2013	The Regiment was deployed in the highest Battle Field where it occupied gun areas and observation posts all along the glaciated region. Despite the prevalent cease fire, the unit maintained a high standard of operational preparedness and carved a niche for itself during the deployment.

Honours and Achievements

1. For its excellent performance in all spheres since raising, the Unit has been conferred with following awards:-

(a) VSM - 01

(b) VrC - 03

(c) SM - 03

(d) M-in-D - 06

(e) COAS COMMENDATION CARD - 09

(f) GOC–in-C COMMENDATION CARD - 17

2. 164 Field Regiment (Parbat Ali) for the unparalleled dedication, selfless service to the nation and sterling performance in all spheres during the tenure in Uri sector from 1990-1993, the unit was awarded Chief of Army Staff Unit Citation on 15 January 1993 during the Army Day Parade at Delhi.

3. 164 Field Regiment (Parbat Ali), for its sterling and commendable performance in all spheres in peace period from 01 October 13 to 31 August 18 was awarded with 'General Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Command Unit Citation'.

Achievements In Sports

Achievement in various sports by 164 Field Regiment (Parbat Ali) are as under:-

Sl No	Particulars	Event	Position	Remarks
1.	Lance Naik Pritam	Judo	Represented Services & National
2.	Lance Havildar Murari Lal	MTB	Represented Command Team
3.	Naik Chanda Yadav	Kabaddi	Participated in Army Championship
		Handball	Represented Command Team
4.	Gunner Yadav Nirmal Jaiprakash	Athletic	Represented Services & National team Bronze Medal in National 2023 Silver medal in Army Inter Command Championship 2023