156 Light AD Missile Regiment (Self propelled)

156 Light Air Defence Missile Regiment (Self Propelled) 1982 – present India India India 24px Indian Army Corps of Army Air Defence Regiment Strela-10M 156 Lt AD Msl Regt (SP) Abbreviation “The Only Ones” Nulli Secundus (Latin for "Second to None") Sky Blue and Red 156 Light Air Defence Missile Regiment (Self Propelled) is an Air Defence regiment of the Indian Army. Formation The regiment was raised at Kamptee on 01 May 1982 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier) SS Gyani. At the time of its formation, the Regiment was equipped with 40 mm L/70 guns. https://www.philamart.com/Listing/Details/2998169/156-Light-Air-Defence-Missile-Regiment-self-PropelledIndian-APO 156 AD-Silver Jubilee Indian Army Postal Cover 2007-05-01 2021-05-14 History The regiment was initially placed under 97 (Independent) Artillery Brigade of Southern Command. Between 1983 and 1987, the unit was part of the 611 (Independent) Air Defence Brigade. The unit moved to Delhi Cantonment in 1987 and came under the 627 (Independent) Mechanised Air Defence Brigade, where it was re-organised into a Light Air Defence Missile Regiment (Self Propelled) in 1989 and equipped with the Strela-10M weapon system. The unit thus assumed the role of a frontline fighting unit, providing intimate air defence to mechanised forces. The unit became part of 16 (Independent) Armoured Brigade in 1994 and 769 (Independent) Air Defence Brigade in 2001. Operations The regiment has taken part in the following operations- Operation Trident: It took part between January and March 1987, while part of 611 (Independent) Air Defence Brigade. Operation Vijay: The regiment was deployed along with various combat groups of the 16 (Independent) Armoured Brigade. Operation Parakram: Between December 2001 to December 2002. Indian Army operations in Jammu and Kashmir: Personnel from the unit have been deployed in counter insurgency operation in Jammu and Kashmir at various times as part of Rashtriya Rifles battalions. Honours and awards Shaurya Chakra – Gnr (DMT) Suresh Chandhttps://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000815/main6.htm 139 to get gallantry awards 2000-08-15 2021-05-16https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/awardee/389 Gnr Suresh Chand 2021-05-16 Sena Medal – Lieutenant Colonel Surendra Kumar (twice)https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=43Xfpg54FFy8k3TQGVbLoQ==&ParentID=2OukO9gAC0LjMIYAhfy4Rw== Army Air Defence Honours And Awards 2021-05-16 5 COAS Commendation Cards, 1 DG NSG Commendation Card, 6 GOC-in-C Commendation Cards. https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/aug/doc2025814609101.pdf List of personnel being conferred with COAS Commendation Card on the occasion of Independence Day 2025 (Op Sindoor) 2025-08-14 2025-08-22 The Regiment participated with its Strela missiles in the Republic Day parade in 1990,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwjLzbr0Dxk Republic Day parade 1990 2021-05-16 and with the Tactical Control Radar Reporter in 2011.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e9STxicr4s Republic Day parade 2011 2021-05-17 References Category:Military units and formations established in 1982 Category:Air defence regiments of the Indian Army