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61st Cavalryfrom
While most of the cavalry regiments have been transformed to armoured regiments, the 61st Cavalry remains to the be only horsed regiment in the world today. In 2003 the regiment celebrated fifty years of existence as cavalry regiment at Jaipur. Gen NC Vij, Chief of the Army Staff who is also the Colonel of the regiment, witnessed the golden jubilee parade and took the salute.
A large number of spectators including members of the royal families who had contributed to the making of this regiment witnessed the ceremony. Gen Vij also addressed a special sainik sammelan in which he announced that henceforth 61st Cavalry would be recognised in "Group Y" for the benefit JCO’s and men.
With the abolishment of privy purses post-Independence, it became increasingly difficult for the royals of yore to maintain its army of horsemen. It was decided to disband all regular cavalry units of the states and raise a new Horsed Cavalry Regiment Jaipur in 1953 with Col Phulel Singh (ex Jammu and Kashmir State Forces) as its first Commandant.
Amalgamating horsed cavalry units of Gwalior Lancers, Jodhpur/Kachhawa Horse, Mysore Lancers, 'B' Squadron 2nd Patiala Lancers and Saurashtra Horsed Cavalry Squadron, the regiment was redesignated as 61st Cavalry in January 1954.
Not just adding decor to the Army, this regiment also performed operational roles. With 39 battle honours, this regiment has been commended since their charge at Haifa. It was also deployed in Ganganagar sector during 1965 and also took part in operations Pawan, Rakshak, Vijay and Parakram.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...dia/armour.htm
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what is this?Originally Posted by HangPC2
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Hmmm, how about 155mm artillery guided projectiles and the associated designator?
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british veteran! we malaysian salute you sir!Merdeka Parade 31/8/2007
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Other Question:
Last year when Malaysia announced that it will obtain the M4 Carbine, in the press release about that contract was the following quotation:
That was in April 2006, now we have September 2007. Does anyone know why nothing has happened since?Najib, who is also the Defence Minister, said the delivery of the Colt M4 Carbines would start this year.
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delay, US sideOther Question:
Last year when Malaysia announced that it will obtain the M4 Carbine, in the press release about that contract was the following quotation:
That was in April 2006, now we have September 2007. Does anyone know why nothing has happened since?
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The Malaysia's F-5E/F are retired ? (Why we not see this F-5E/F in National Day's pictures ?)
Ah, thanks for that info.
I suppose it is because Colt needs all it's production capabilities for supplying the US Forces?
If so, is Malaysia still sticking to the contract or are they looking for another bidder?
Malaysian PT-91M MBT
I know that this thread is only about pictures but I was not sure where to post these movies.
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