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Is Pakistan (PA) is investing in HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System)?
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Norinco A-100 MRL to Pakistan confirmed.
The long rumored A-100 300mm MRL system to Pakistan has been confirmed during the recent Azm-e-Nau-3 exercise
Close to India, Pakistan shows military might
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8aHFzGpE5xS19BusrbHnSp2psygD9F5I9380
By CHRIS BRUMMITT (AP)
CHOLISTAN DESERT, Pakistan — Fighter jets strafed mock enemy positions and tanks rumbled across this eastern desert Sunday in a display of military might signaling Pakistan's readiness to face traditional foe India even as it battles Taliban militants on its opposite flank.
While India and Pakistan regularly carry out army drills, the demonstration close to the Indian border was part of Pakistan's biggest military exercises since 1989, when the army was celebrating its role in ousting the Soviet Union from Afghanistan.
This time around, the exercises follow successful operations in the northwest against extremists that have improved the image of the army as a fighting force after its popularity plunged during the military-backed rule of former President Gen. Pervez Musharraf. For a domestic audience, the army was emphasizing this battlefield role, analysts said.
"It is meant to signal internally that we are back to where we belong," said Moeed Yusuf, from the Washington DC-based thinktank, United States Institute of Peace. "For the world, it signals that India remains the principal threat."
There was no immediate comment from New Delhi. India generally refrains from commenting on such scheduled exercises.
Sunday's exercises were meant to replicate a counter offensive against an invading ground force. They included 21 bombing runs by various Pakistani jets, displays of anti-aircraft weaponry, tanks moving in formation and round after round of heavy artillery.
Those watching — including the prime minister, the country's military leaders and politicians — clapped as targets were hit some 2,000 meters away across the shimmering, dusty Cholistan Desert. The loudest round of applause was for when an unmanned drone was shot out of the sky by a barrage of anti-aircraft fire.
Pakistan has fought three inconclusive wars with India since the two countries were formed from the then British-ruled Asian subcontinent in 1949. The army, which has ruled the country directly or indirectly for most of the time since then, has relentlessly focused on threat from India, which has roughly twice as many troops.
Alarmed at Taliban and al-Qaida safe havens on the western border close to Afghanistan, the United States has urged the country to concentrate less on the threat from India. It wants to see more troops deployed in the northwest and more training in counterinsurgency, not conventional war fought in the desert.
Those concerns have been allayed somewhat over the last 18 months during which the Pakistan army has moved forcefully against militants in several regions close to the Afghan border. In public at least, U.S. officials have praised the army's actions and rarely berate it as was common two years ago.
After watching a display clearly aimed at the threat from India, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani several times mentioned the successes in the northwest. "The world sees Pakistan as a bulwark against extremism and militancy. It is in this struggle the nation has pledged to support the armed forces. Pakistan is fully committed to the struggle in the west," he said.
2010 The Associated Press
Norinco A-100 MRL to Pakistan confirmed.
The long rumored A-100 300mm MRL system to Pakistan has been confirmed during the recent Azm-e-Nau-3 exercise
Close to India, Pakistan shows military might
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j8aHFzGpE5xS19BusrbHnSp2psygD9F5I9380
By CHRIS BRUMMITT (AP)
CHOLISTAN DESERT, Pakistan — Fighter jets strafed mock enemy positions and tanks rumbled across this eastern desert Sunday in a display of military might signaling Pakistan's readiness to face traditional foe India even as it battles Taliban militants on its opposite flank.
While India and Pakistan regularly carry out army drills, the demonstration close to the Indian border was part of Pakistan's biggest military exercises since 1989, when the army was celebrating its role in ousting the Soviet Union from Afghanistan.
This time around, the exercises follow successful operations in the northwest against extremists that have improved the image of the army as a fighting force after its popularity plunged during the military-backed rule of former President Gen. Pervez Musharraf. For a domestic audience, the army was emphasizing this battlefield role, analysts said.
"It is meant to signal internally that we are back to where we belong," said Moeed Yusuf, from the Washington DC-based thinktank, United States Institute of Peace. "For the world, it signals that India remains the principal threat."
There was no immediate comment from New Delhi. India generally refrains from commenting on such scheduled exercises.
Sunday's exercises were meant to replicate a counter offensive against an invading ground force. They included 21 bombing runs by various Pakistani jets, displays of anti-aircraft weaponry, tanks moving in formation and round after round of heavy artillery.
Those watching — including the prime minister, the country's military leaders and politicians — clapped as targets were hit some 2,000 meters away across the shimmering, dusty Cholistan Desert. The loudest round of applause was for when an unmanned drone was shot out of the sky by a barrage of anti-aircraft fire.
Pakistan has fought three inconclusive wars with India since the two countries were formed from the then British-ruled Asian subcontinent in 1949. The army, which has ruled the country directly or indirectly for most of the time since then, has relentlessly focused on threat from India, which has roughly twice as many troops.
Alarmed at Taliban and al-Qaida safe havens on the western border close to Afghanistan, the United States has urged the country to concentrate less on the threat from India. It wants to see more troops deployed in the northwest and more training in counterinsurgency, not conventional war fought in the desert.
Those concerns have been allayed somewhat over the last 18 months during which the Pakistan army has moved forcefully against militants in several regions close to the Afghan border. In public at least, U.S. officials have praised the army's actions and rarely berate it as was common two years ago.
After watching a display clearly aimed at the threat from India, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani several times mentioned the successes in the northwest. "The world sees Pakistan as a bulwark against extremism and militancy. It is in this struggle the nation has pledged to support the armed forces. Pakistan is fully committed to the struggle in the west," he said.
2010 The Associated Press
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Summary – WOT in 2012
1. Military Casualties
a. Shaheed - 3620
b. Injured - 11640
2. Civilian Casualties
a. Shaheed - 7286
b. Injured - 21810
3. Major Incidents
a. Explosion - 866
b. Physical Attacks - 221
c. Ambush - 214
d. Improvised explosive device (IED) - 3344
e. Suicide Bombing - 312
f. Fire Raid - 9051
4. Major / Minor Operations
a. Major Operations - 251
b. Minor Operations - 735
5. Move of NATO containers/oil tankers in 2012. - 3210
PA Web Site.
1. Military Casualties
a. Shaheed - 3620
b. Injured - 11640
2. Civilian Casualties
a. Shaheed - 7286
b. Injured - 21810
3. Major Incidents
a. Explosion - 866
b. Physical Attacks - 221
c. Ambush - 214
d. Improvised explosive device (IED) - 3344
e. Suicide Bombing - 312
f. Fire Raid - 9051
4. Major / Minor Operations
a. Major Operations - 251
b. Minor Operations - 735
5. Move of NATO containers/oil tankers in 2012. - 3210
PA Web Site.
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Sir jee, isn't this very old news...?
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History
Pakistan Army > Fighting & Supporting Arms > Armoured Corps
This perilous journey from Ahmednagar to Nowshera commenced with the announcement of independence of Pakistan as made by Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. On the same day, the Pakistan Armoured Corps was born. At that time, there was no Armoured Corps training institution in any area which later on became part of Pakistan.
All such training institutions were located at four different places in India. These are:-
Armoured Corps Officers Training School at Ahmednagar.
Armoured Corps Training Centre No.1 at Lucknow.
Armoured Corps Training Centre No.2 at Ferozepur.
Armoured Corps Training Centre No.3 at Babina.
Under the Independence Act, it was decided that the Indian Army, including the Armoured Corps, will be divided at the ratio of 2:1 between India and Pakistan. The Armoured Corps School at Ahmednagar had to stay with India, and the Muslim instructors were allowed to opt for the newly born state of Pakistan.
In addition, the training equipment at the School was also to be distributed as per the decided ratio. To carry out this colossal task of distribution, a board composed of British, Muslim, Sikh and Hindu officers was constituted under the chairmanship of Brigadier Grimson, who was the Commandant of the Armour School at that time. On similar lines, other boards were constituted, for all other training Centres.
After the arrival of Mountbatten, as Viceroy of India, the partition date was announced. Time was precariously short. The C-in-C, Field Marshall Sir Claude Auchinleck and his staff produced the plan for the division of the Army. The division of the Indian Armoured Corps was based upon the principle that regiments with ethnic majorities would be allotted to their respective ethnicities.
Pakistan's share was 6 regiments, (5 H, 6 L, 11 C, 13 L, 19 Land (Scinde Horse). Since Guides had one Dogra and one Sikh squadron, it was allotted to India. Scinde Horse with one KK (Khaim Khani) and one Pathan squadron was earmarked for Pakistan. Because of the Guide's association of over 90 years with Mardan, the CO requested for it to be allocated to Pakistan. The C- in- C refused, however, a miraculous freak changed our fate. The KK squadron of Scinde Horse decided to remain in India as their homes in Rajputana were now part of India.
This happy decision of the KK squadron brought the Guides to Pakistan. It received the Pathan squadron from Scinde Horse and the PM squadron from Hodson's Horse, giving its Sikh squadron to Hodson's Horse and its Dogra squadron to Scinde Horse.
"On Partition, the Indian Army retained what was the Centre and School of the Indian Armoured Corps along with a majority of the officer cadre, most of whom were non-Muslims, in accordance with the British policy. Consequently, with very few officers in Armoured Corps, all below the rank of lieutenant colonel, and with the GHQ placing emphasis mostly on the Corps of Infantry, the organization of the Armoured Corps was adversely affected in the initial period preceding Partition. The overall situation was so pathetic that there was no existence of even a Directorate for the Armoured Corps, which is so vital for regulating the affairs and solving the evolutionary problems of the Corps, there being just a Grade-2 staff officer who a British officer was named Major Ritter.
The Armoured Corps Directorate was established at a much later stage when Brigadier Idrees, Commander 3rd Armoured Brigade was appointed Director Armoured Corps and was later replaced with the rank of a Major General. The Armourtd Corps Centre and School were established at Nowshera.
Matters at these institutions progressed slowly till Colonel Ihsanullah Babar took over as Commandant, after which things began to improve considerably at a quicker pace as procedures, drills and training policies were streamlined.
1947-48
After taking over some share of stores, equipment and funds, assets were moved to Pakistan. Nowshera was selected for the Armoured Corps Centre and School. The advance party arrived at Nowshera in November 1947 and the main body followed a month later. The Sikh Regimental Training Centre and British Military Hospital lines were taken over. Considerable difficulties were experienced both in India and on arrival here, but due to the sheer hard work, initiative and dedication displayed by the officers, junior commissioned officers and soldiers, all difficulties were overcome and the Armoured Corps Centre and School was established at Nowshera Cantonment.
In April 1948, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah visited this establishment and addressed a Durbar which is an honour for the Armoured Corps. In April 1948, the first attestation parade was held for the first batch of recruits to pass out and since then a steady flow has been maintained.
War Performance 1965 War
13 Lancers
The regiment acted as the spearhead of the advance in Akhnur Sector of occupied Kashmir and penetrated 23 miles into enemy territory. Fourteen soldiers were martyred, including three officers, while twenty eight were wounded. For these actions the regiment was awarded the battle honour Dewa– Chumb and Jaurian 1965 and was also awarded the title of The Spearhead Regiment.
Guides Cavalry (Frontier Force)
The regiment, as part of 6 Armoured Division, fought the Battle of Chawinda along Charwa axis. It was ordered to hold and repulse the advancing elements of the Indian 1st Armoured Division on approach Charwa-Phillaura-Chawinda. Later the unit put in a regimental attack on 8 September. As a result, the Indian 16 Cavalry lost 16 tanks and 8 tanks were captured, while the unit lost 4 tanks. In this attack 3 officer of the unit embraced Shahadat. These officers were awarded Sitara-i-Jurat for their gallantry.
6 Lancers
During this war the regiment operated in the Khem Karan Sector under command 11 Division. It was 6 Lancers that stepped first into Indian Territory and under its brave Commanding Officer, Lt Col Sahib Zad Gul, captured Khem Karan, amongst the first Indian towns to be captured by Pakistan. During this war, 2 officers, 11 Non-Commissioned Officers and 7 sowars of the regiment embraced Shahadat, including the Commanding Officer.
20 Lancers
During this war, the regiment was under 15 Division in the Sialkot sector. The regiment took part in the defence of Sialkot Cantonment and Dallowali Railway Sataion. Numerous enemy tanks, and other munition were destroyed. Fifteen soldiers of the regiment embraced Shahadat.
4 Cavalry
The regiment less reconnaissance troop participated in Indo-Pak War as part of 6 Armoured Brigade ex 1 Armoured Division in Khem Karan Sector. After suffering heavy casualties the regiment captured its objective. The regiment also celebrates 10 September to recall those memories and rejuvenate the sprit that is FOURTH CAVALRY.
The reconnaissance troop of the regiment was placed under command 8 Baloch Regiment, and went into action in Chhamb Sector. During this war, 2 Junior ommissioned Officers, 4 Non-Commissioned Officers and 11 sowars embraced Shahdat. Two officers of the regiment were awarded Sitara-i-Jurats along with Tamgha-i-Jurats to other soldiers of the regiment.
22 Cavalry
The regiment saw active field service in Sialkot Sector. It was given the mission of holding the railway line from Gunna Khurd to Rakh Baba Bhureshah, and preventing enemy penetration across the “Black Line” as it was operationally called. The regiment, along with affiliated forces successfully repelled repeated enemy attacks.
23 Cavalry (Frontier Force)
The regiment was in the Lahore Sector. On 8-9 September 1965, it took part in the 22 Brigade counter attack across BRBL Canal, from over the North Syphon so as to destroy the enemy and secure the area up to the Grand Trunk Road at Mile 13-14. During the counter attack near Pul Kanjri Distributary, a jeep along with pennon, briefcase and diary of Major General Naranjan Purshad, GOC 15 Indian Division was also captured. During this action, 2 officers, 1 Junior Commissioned Officer and 5 sowars of the regiment embraced Shahadat.
24 Cavalry (Frontier Force)
Rann of Kutch April 1965
While stationed at Lahore under Headquarters 10 Division, the regiment detached A Squadron for deployment under Headquarters 8 Division in Chhor Sector. Later, A Squadron along with 2 FF, under command 6 Brigade, attacked and captured Biar Bet.
Khem Karan September 1965
The unit was under command 1 Armoured Division at Raiwind. As part of 5 Armoured Brigade, it took part in operations across Rohi Nullah in Kasur Sector. In this operation by significant personal gallantry, Major Khadim Hussain destroyed three enemy tanks with an abandoned recoilless rifle.
25 Cavalry
The regiment under command 6 Armoured Division in Chawinda Sector remained in action throughout the 17 days of the war. 8 September was the most crucial day when four Indian divisions spear headed by their First Armoured Division (Fakhar-e-Hind) broke out of village Charwa on three axis. With total disregard to enemy strength, 25 Cavalry repulsed enemy advance by inflicting heavy casualties. The day’s action culminated in capture of the vital ground of Gadgor. The badly mauled enemy leaving his destroyed equipment withdrew towards Chobara. On the next day, the enemy made desperate efforts to dislodge the unit from Gadgor, but the regiment held on till 10 September. The Cin-C Pakistan Army General Muhammad Musa came specially to address the regiment at Pasrur, during which he praised the deeds of the regiment and announced the title of “MEN OF STEEL”, which was later approved by General Headquarter in 1976. The regiment was awarded 5 Sitara-i-Jurat, 10 Tamgha-i-Jurat. During this action 2 Junior Commissioned Officers, 5 Non-Commissioned Officers and 9 soldiers of the regiment embraced shahadat.
1971 War
13th Lancers
The regiment as part of 8 Independent Armoured Brigade Group, fought in the Shakargrah area of Sialkot Sector and in spite of heavy losses in men and material during counter attack on the enemy bridgehead on 16 December, it stood firm and in the process forced the enemy to withdraw and yield ground. Twenty four personnel were martyred in this action. The regiment was awarded battle honour of Bara Pind 1971.
Guides Cavalry (Frontier Force)
The regiment, as part of 6 Armoured Division, remained dispersed in Sahiwal Jungle for deception, depicting an armoured force with dummy tanks. Later it moved to 33 Division areas in Chhor-Umerkot Sector. In this sector 1 Junior Commissioned Officer and 2 Sowars embraced Shahadat due to an enemy air attack.
20 Lancers
The regiment took part in this war under 8 Division from the border in the north to Road Shakargrah-Zafarwal in the south at Shakargrah Zafarwal Sector. The regiment was tasked to delay the enemy onslaught between Deg Nadi on the west and River Bein on the east for 48 hours but the enemy was delayed for 13/14 days. Sowar Muhammad Hussain embraced Shahadat and earned Nishan-i-Haider for his selfless devotion and extreme act of gallantry, the only person in the Armoured Corps to get this award so far. Sixteen men embraced Shahadat, while forty five got wounded.
4 Cavalry
The regiment as part of 11 Division participated in the war at Hussaini wala sector and captured the given objective, in the Indian Territory. The regiment was awarded the battle honour Qaisar-i-Hind 1971. The regiment was awarded two Tamgha-i-Jurats and one Sitara-i-Jurat in this operation. One Junior Commissioned Officer and two soldiers of the regiment embraced Shahadat during this war.
22 Cavalry
Under command 18 Division in Reti-Rahimyar Khan Sector, the regiment was to spearhead the capture of Jaisalmir Sector. At 1530 hours on 3 December 1971, after long marches for concentration and a day of postponement, the operation commenced.
On 5 December, an action was fought by a Squadron at Longanewala and with the help of 38 Baloch Regiment, the enemy was cut off. There after relentless enemy air strikes for most part of the day, resulted in the loss of 17 tanks and fifteen Shaheeds, forcing the regiment to fall back into own territory by early next day.
23 Cavalry (Frontier Force)
The regiment saw active field service in Zafarwal Sector. Along with companies of 20 Baloch, C Squadron took Part in re-capture of villages Sank and Cheena Bedi Chand.
24 Cavalry (Frontier Force)
It was on night 16/17 December that the regiment was ordered to move to forward concentration area and finally placed near village Ramke on the MRL Canal approximately 7-8 miles short of Pasrur.
27 Cavalry
During the war the regiment operated in Narowal –Shakargarh / Zafarwal area as part of 8 Independent Armoured Brigade Group. The regiment took part in the famous battle at Bara Pind and Dharam Enclave. The regiment shot down one Indian aircraft during the siege of Dharam enclave.
31 Cavalry
In the 1971 war, the regiment saw action in Sialkot sector as part of 8 Independent Armoured Brigade Group. It was part of the action at Bara Pind near Zafarwal that two officers, one Junior Commissioned Officer, one Non-Commissioned Officer and six sowars embraced Shahadat.
28 Cavalry
The regiment, under command 2 Armoured Brigade took a very active part in the capture of Chamb (now Eftikharabad). During the battle, the regiment captured 40 prisoners of war including one major of 9 Jat Battalion, 11 tanks in running condition and vast quantities of arms and ammunition. six Junior Commissioned Officers, two Non-Commissioned Officers and 10 sowars embraced Shahadat.
29 Cavalry
It is the only Armoured Corps regiment which took part in the fighting in 1971 War in East Pakistan. The regiment was dished out even to troop level. Its troops fought in the areas of Rangpur, Pochagrah, Thakargaon, Dinajpur, Mandalpara, Saidpur, Bahadargang, Hilli, Dogra, Kushtia, Naugaon, Dacca and Narainganj. This was very challenging work in the adverse internal security environments against the Mukti Bahini over a prolonged period, and against numerically superior Indian forces. The chivalrous action of LD/Clk Ghulam Sarwar, on 16 December 1971 at Bogra shall always be remembered with great pride. He preferred Shahadat over surrender while fighting against an over whelmingly numerically superior enemy. This day is celebrated by the regiment. The regiment was decorated with 5 Sitara-i-Jurats, 2 Tamgha-i-Jurats for its splendid performance during 1971 war in the former East Pakistan.
38 Cavalry
The regiment, under command Headquarters 18 Division fought in the Rajasthan Sector. Regiment less one squadron, which was detached to 55 Brigade at Chhor, was part of the advanced towards Jaisalmir. Despite old and unreliable equipment it marched to Masitwari Bhit and later reached 5 kilometers short of Longane Wala, in India, at about 0700 hours on 5 December 1971. Due to intense enemy air attack, move was restricted only to the hours of darkness. On 9 December 1971 the regiment was ordered to withdraw from area Longane Wala (28 kilometers inside Indian territory) to Masitwari Bhit. During this brief action 1one Junior Commissioned Officer, one Non-Commissioned Officer and two sowars of the regiment embraced Shahadat.
51 Lancers
During November 1971 while moving to its operational area in Chishtian Sector the regiment shot down two enemy Hunter aircrafts and captured one of the pilots Flt. Lt Vikrim Singh. During this acting, two sowars of the regiment embraced shahadat. Sitara-i-Jurat was awarded to Maj Tariq Baig (Commanding Officer Train) and Tamgha-i-Jurat was awarded to Sowar Ghulam Abbas posthumously. The regiment was also given the title of Silver Eagles.
Shaheeds of Armoured Corps
War….. Officer….. JCOs….. OR
1948…..0…………….1………….1
1965….. 15……….. 13………. 187
1971….. 14……….. 17……….. 143
UN Peace Keeping Mission
Following regiments of Armoured Corps have participated in United Nations Mission for peace keeping:-
13 Lancers
The regt was sent to “Eastern Slovenia” in 1996 as the part of United Nations Peace Mission. It is also a great honour for 13th lancers that it was the first Armoured Regiment, which was sent to United Nations Peace Missions to Europe.
19 Lancers
Initially one squardon was detailed for United Nations Mission in July 1993. Later, on 28th March the complete regiment was deputed to Somalia for subj mission. The regiment came back in February 1995.
The Armoured Corps Centre
The Muslim element of the Indian Armoured Corps Centres at LUCKNOW, BABINA and AHMED NAGAR formed the nucleus of the Pakistan Armoured Corps Training Regimen. After collecting a token share of stores, equipment and funds they moved to Nowshera –Pakistan. The advance parties arrived in August 1947 while the main parties followed a month later. The Sikh Regimental Training Centre and British Military Hospital Lines were occupied. Needless to say those considerable difficulties were experienced both in India and on arrival in Pakistan, but due to remarkable patience and energy displayed by all ranks, the obstacles were surmounted with the untiring efforts and hard work of those few who laid the foundations of this elite corps.
On 13th April 1948, the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah visited the AC Centre and addressed a durbar which is a unique honour and cannot be claimed by many in Pakistan. He spoke about cavalry as:-
Quaid-e-Azam Said
“Cavalry has always been the spearhead of the army. This is no less true in these days of mechanization that it was in the days of horses. To carry out their role cavalry must have the very best in officers and men. Whether they do in fact attain this level depends very largely on you. You produce the recruit and turn him out as trained soldier. Upon this training and teaching depends the efficiency of the Armoured Corps as a whole?”
The proof of combat efficiency of the corps was the action taken in 1948 during Kashmir War. Later the major operational participation by Armoured Corps was during Indo-Pak War of September 1965. It stood the test in a most splendid and praiseworthy manner. The men fought with valour and determination unparalleled in recent history. Many laid down their lives for the country. A total of 53 gallantry awards were bestowed upon Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Soldiers of the Corps in recognition of their deeds in the battle field including the most coveted gallantry award of Nishan-e-Haider. Over sixty Imtiazi-Sands were also awarded to the personnel of the Corps. After the Indo-Pak War 1965, a few more regiments were raised / re-organised.
During the War of 1971 individual regiments took part in Chammb and Sind. Again the regiments came up to the expectations and proved once again that Pakistan Armoured Corps is a force to reckon with.
The equipment has now changed much, to include some of the latest of the family of tanks. What’s more, a high standard of training has been achieved at all levels. The Armoured Corps stands today as most hardhitting, mobile force ready to perform its role for the defence of Pakistan both in peace and War.
The Corps has since grown in size to the extent that it would barely be recognizable to the founding fathers of 1947. This besides other factors has only been possible due to vigorous efforts of the Armoured Corps Centre in maintaining a steady flow of manpower to be absorbed in different Armour Regiments.
Armoured Corps Records
Armourd Corps Records was established in 1947, since then, it has been managing voluminous data relating to serving and retired personnel. Armoured Corps Records functions in close collaboration with Armourd Corps Centre under the overall guidance of the Centre Commandant who is also Officer Incharge Records with its computerized systems the access to data has been facilitated to quite on extent.
Armoured Corps Mess.
Armoured Corps Officers Mess, Nowshera is located on river bank of Kabul. The location is the same as was the original mess. The construction of new mess was completed in 1980 and was inaugurated by the President of Pakistan General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (late) on 2 November 1980. Due to its unique location and beautiful lawns along with a picturesque view of the river, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful mess of the Pakistan Army. This mess can hold upto 1000-1200 guests at one time in its lawns.
Honour and Awards (Nishan-e-Haider).
Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed (NISHAN-E-HAIDER)
Number 1028148 Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, Nishan-i-Haider, was born on 18 January 1949 at Dhoke Pir Bakhsh. His father Roze Ali was an agriculturist by profession. Sowar Muhammad Hussain joined the army at the age of seventeen years and got training as a driver in the Armoured Corps Centre, later he joined 20 Lancers on 23 May 1967. During the 1971 War, Sowar Muhammad Hussain embraced Shahadat and was awarded Nishan-i-Haider, the highest gallantry award of Pakistan Army, posthumously, on 17 January 1972. Till now he is the sole recipient of this award in the Armoured Corps.
Sowar Muhamad Hussain Shaheed (NISHAN-E-HAIDER) Boys Hostel.
was established in October 1992 to give free education to male children of Shaheed, deceased, war wounded and retired / serving Junior Commissioned Officers / Soldiers of the Armoured Corps on merit. Initially the numbers of students were 40, which was subsequently to 82. Students from class 6th to Intermediate are eligible for admission in the Hostel. All expenses on account of boarding, lodging, medical treatment, books, stationary, school and extra coaching fee etcetera are borne by the Armoured Corps Centre.
SCHOOL OF ARMOUR AND MECHNAZED WARFARE
Following amendments may please be made under the heading of courses:-
The Courses
Tactical Wing
Course………………………….Duration………. Frequency………. Category
Junior Staff Course(JSC)… 10 weeks……. Twice a year……..Officers
Mid Career Course(MCC). 10 weeks…… Twice a year……. Officers
Basic Young Officer Course(AC). 22 weeks. Twice a year… Officers
Technical Officers Course (TOs). 16 weeks. Once a year… Officers
Armament Instructor….. 12 weeks……….. Once a year……. Officers
Communication Instructors Course (CI).10 weeks. Once a year.. Officers
Armament Instructor…. 12 weeks……………. Twice a.year…………Junior commissioned.Officer/Non
commissioned Officer
Communication Instructors Course (CI).12 weeks… Twice a.year..Junior commissioned Officer/
Noncommissioned Officer
Driving & Maintenance Instructor Course(D&M)..12 weeks….. Twice a.year….Junior commissioned Officer/Noncommissioned Officer
Junior Noncommissioned Officer Course (JNC)…8 weeks…. Twice a year…..Noncommissioned officers
Advance Leadership Course (ALC)…. 8 weeks….. Twice a year…..Senior Noncommissioned officers
Selection Criteria
Basic Young Officers Course (YO)
Service
ASP within 1 year of service.
Must have attended at least one collective training/training cycle camp.
Qualification
Officers standard map reading.
Junior Staff Course (JSC) and Mid-Career Course (MCC)
Service - 5 - 6 years
Qualification
Officers who have already attended 1x Technical Instructor Course i.e TOs, CI or AI.
Technical Officers (TOs), Communication Instructor (CI) and Armament Instructor (AI) Course
Service - 2 - 7 years
Qualification
Armoured Corps/ Mechanised Infantry Battalion Officers having obtained minimum BEE (B) grade in basic course.
Other arms officers must have obtained minimum BEE (B) grade in the Young Officers’ Basic Course. Should be in possession of military driving license for TOs Course only.
Junior Commissioned Officer/ Non Commissioned Officer Course
Criteria
1. Junior Non Commissioned Officer Course
a. Service Limit 6-13 Years (or within two years of promotion to present rank)
b. Incentive - Promotion examination and Technical trade test exempted.
2. Advance Leadership Course
a. Service Limit 8-18 Years
b. Incentive - Only promotion cadre will be exempted.
3. Driving & Maintenance Instructor Course
a. Service Limit
(1) Naib /Risaldar Within 2 years of promotion.
(2) Daffadar/ Lance Daffadar/Acting Lance Daffadar. 5-15 Years
4. Armament Instructor Course
a. Service Limit
(1) Naib /Risaldar. Within 2 years of promotion.
(2) Daffadar. 7-18 Years
(3) Lance Daffadar/Acting Lance Daffadar. 5-18 Years
5. Communication Instructor Course
a. Service Limit
(1) Naib /Risaldar. Within 2 years of promotion.
(2) Daffadar. 7-18 Years
(3) Lance Daffadar/Acting Lance Daffadar. 5-18 Years
Colonel – in – Chiefs.
Serial……….Rank………. Name………………………………………………..Date of Appointment
(1)…………………………… Mr Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto………………………..01-11-1974
(2)…………. General…..Shamim Alam Khan, NI(M), S.J.,S.Bt…..24-11-1993
(3)…………. General…..Jehangir Karamat, NI(M), T.Bt…………….24-11-1996
(4)…………. General…..Muhammad Yusaf Khan………………………14-01-2002
(5)…………. General ……Ahsan Saleem Hayat, NI(M)………………..12-11-2004
Colonel Commandants.
Serial………Rank………. Name …………………………………………………..Date of Appointment
(1)………… General…… Muhammad Yousaf………………………………12-06-1952
(2)………… Major General.Sarfraz Khan……………………………………..25-11-1958
(3)………… Lieutenant Colonel..Sahibzada Yaqub Khan, S.Pk………25-11-1963
(4)………… General…… Muhammad Zia Ul Haq……………………………05-05-1974
(5)………… Lieutenant General..Alam Jan Mahsud, HI(M), T.Bt……12-09-1989
(6)………… Lieutenant General..Jehangir Karamat, NI(M), T.Bt……..23-11-1993
(7)………….. Lieutenant General..Muhammad Maqbool, HI(M), T.Bt..23-11-1996
(8)………… Lieutenant General..HamidJaved………………………………22-03-2001
(9)………… Lieutenant General.. Javed Alam Khan………………………03-03-2005
(10)……… Lieutenant General..Muhammad Hamid Khan, HI(M), S.Bt…17-04-2006
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History
Pakistan Army > Fighting & Supporting Arms > Armoured Corps
This perilous journey from Ahmednagar to Nowshera commenced with the announcement of independence of Pakistan as made by Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. On the same day, the Pakistan Armoured Corps was born. At that time, there was no Armoured Corps training institution in any area which later on became part of Pakistan.
All such training institutions were located at four different places in India. These are:-
Armoured Corps Officers Training School at Ahmednagar.
Armoured Corps Training Centre No.1 at Lucknow.
Armoured Corps Training Centre No.2 at Ferozepur.
Armoured Corps Training Centre No.3 at Babina.
Under the Independence Act, it was decided that the Indian Army, including the Armoured Corps, will be divided at the ratio of 2:1 between India and Pakistan. The Armoured Corps School at Ahmednagar had to stay with India, and the Muslim instructors were allowed to opt for the newly born state of Pakistan.
In addition, the training equipment at the School was also to be distributed as per the decided ratio. To carry out this colossal task of distribution, a board composed of British, Muslim, Sikh and Hindu officers was constituted under the chairmanship of Brigadier Grimson, who was the Commandant of the Armour School at that time. On similar lines, other boards were constituted, for all other training Centres.
After the arrival of Mountbatten, as Viceroy of India, the partition date was announced. Time was precariously short. The C-in-C, Field Marshall Sir Claude Auchinleck and his staff produced the plan for the division of the Army. The division of the Indian Armoured Corps was based upon the principle that regiments with ethnic majorities would be allotted to their respective ethnicities.
Pakistan's share was 6 regiments, (5 H, 6 L, 11 C, 13 L, 19 Land (Scinde Horse). Since Guides had one Dogra and one Sikh squadron, it was allotted to India. Scinde Horse with one KK (Khaim Khani) and one Pathan squadron was earmarked for Pakistan. Because of the Guide's association of over 90 years with Mardan, the CO requested for it to be allocated to Pakistan. The C- in- C refused, however, a miraculous freak changed our fate. The KK squadron of Scinde Horse decided to remain in India as their homes in Rajputana were now part of India.
This happy decision of the KK squadron brought the Guides to Pakistan. It received the Pathan squadron from Scinde Horse and the PM squadron from Hodson's Horse, giving its Sikh squadron to Hodson's Horse and its Dogra squadron to Scinde Horse.
"On Partition, the Indian Army retained what was the Centre and School of the Indian Armoured Corps along with a majority of the officer cadre, most of whom were non-Muslims, in accordance with the British policy. Consequently, with very few officers in Armoured Corps, all below the rank of lieutenant colonel, and with the GHQ placing emphasis mostly on the Corps of Infantry, the organization of the Armoured Corps was adversely affected in the initial period preceding Partition. The overall situation was so pathetic that there was no existence of even a Directorate for the Armoured Corps, which is so vital for regulating the affairs and solving the evolutionary problems of the Corps, there being just a Grade-2 staff officer who a British officer was named Major Ritter.
The Armoured Corps Directorate was established at a much later stage when Brigadier Idrees, Commander 3rd Armoured Brigade was appointed Director Armoured Corps and was later replaced with the rank of a Major General. The Armourtd Corps Centre and School were established at Nowshera.
Matters at these institutions progressed slowly till Colonel Ihsanullah Babar took over as Commandant, after which things began to improve considerably at a quicker pace as procedures, drills and training policies were streamlined.
1947-48
After taking over some share of stores, equipment and funds, assets were moved to Pakistan. Nowshera was selected for the Armoured Corps Centre and School. The advance party arrived at Nowshera in November 1947 and the main body followed a month later. The Sikh Regimental Training Centre and British Military Hospital lines were taken over. Considerable difficulties were experienced both in India and on arrival here, but due to the sheer hard work, initiative and dedication displayed by the officers, junior commissioned officers and soldiers, all difficulties were overcome and the Armoured Corps Centre and School was established at Nowshera Cantonment.
In April 1948, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah visited this establishment and addressed a Durbar which is an honour for the Armoured Corps. In April 1948, the first attestation parade was held for the first batch of recruits to pass out and since then a steady flow has been maintained.
War Performance 1965 War
13 Lancers
The regiment acted as the spearhead of the advance in Akhnur Sector of occupied Kashmir and penetrated 23 miles into enemy territory. Fourteen soldiers were martyred, including three officers, while twenty eight were wounded. For these actions the regiment was awarded the battle honour Dewa– Chumb and Jaurian 1965 and was also awarded the title of The Spearhead Regiment.
Guides Cavalry (Frontier Force)
The regiment, as part of 6 Armoured Division, fought the Battle of Chawinda along Charwa axis. It was ordered to hold and repulse the advancing elements of the Indian 1st Armoured Division on approach Charwa-Phillaura-Chawinda. Later the unit put in a regimental attack on 8 September. As a result, the Indian 16 Cavalry lost 16 tanks and 8 tanks were captured, while the unit lost 4 tanks. In this attack 3 officer of the unit embraced Shahadat. These officers were awarded Sitara-i-Jurat for their gallantry.
6 Lancers
During this war the regiment operated in the Khem Karan Sector under command 11 Division. It was 6 Lancers that stepped first into Indian Territory and under its brave Commanding Officer, Lt Col Sahib Zad Gul, captured Khem Karan, amongst the first Indian towns to be captured by Pakistan. During this war, 2 officers, 11 Non-Commissioned Officers and 7 sowars of the regiment embraced Shahadat, including the Commanding Officer.
20 Lancers
During this war, the regiment was under 15 Division in the Sialkot sector. The regiment took part in the defence of Sialkot Cantonment and Dallowali Railway Sataion. Numerous enemy tanks, and other munition were destroyed. Fifteen soldiers of the regiment embraced Shahadat.
4 Cavalry
The regiment less reconnaissance troop participated in Indo-Pak War as part of 6 Armoured Brigade ex 1 Armoured Division in Khem Karan Sector. After suffering heavy casualties the regiment captured its objective. The regiment also celebrates 10 September to recall those memories and rejuvenate the sprit that is FOURTH CAVALRY.
The reconnaissance troop of the regiment was placed under command 8 Baloch Regiment, and went into action in Chhamb Sector. During this war, 2 Junior ommissioned Officers, 4 Non-Commissioned Officers and 11 sowars embraced Shahdat. Two officers of the regiment were awarded Sitara-i-Jurats along with Tamgha-i-Jurats to other soldiers of the regiment.
22 Cavalry
The regiment saw active field service in Sialkot Sector. It was given the mission of holding the railway line from Gunna Khurd to Rakh Baba Bhureshah, and preventing enemy penetration across the “Black Line” as it was operationally called. The regiment, along with affiliated forces successfully repelled repeated enemy attacks.
23 Cavalry (Frontier Force)
The regiment was in the Lahore Sector. On 8-9 September 1965, it took part in the 22 Brigade counter attack across BRBL Canal, from over the North Syphon so as to destroy the enemy and secure the area up to the Grand Trunk Road at Mile 13-14. During the counter attack near Pul Kanjri Distributary, a jeep along with pennon, briefcase and diary of Major General Naranjan Purshad, GOC 15 Indian Division was also captured. During this action, 2 officers, 1 Junior Commissioned Officer and 5 sowars of the regiment embraced Shahadat.
24 Cavalry (Frontier Force)
Rann of Kutch April 1965
While stationed at Lahore under Headquarters 10 Division, the regiment detached A Squadron for deployment under Headquarters 8 Division in Chhor Sector. Later, A Squadron along with 2 FF, under command 6 Brigade, attacked and captured Biar Bet.
Khem Karan September 1965
The unit was under command 1 Armoured Division at Raiwind. As part of 5 Armoured Brigade, it took part in operations across Rohi Nullah in Kasur Sector. In this operation by significant personal gallantry, Major Khadim Hussain destroyed three enemy tanks with an abandoned recoilless rifle.
25 Cavalry
The regiment under command 6 Armoured Division in Chawinda Sector remained in action throughout the 17 days of the war. 8 September was the most crucial day when four Indian divisions spear headed by their First Armoured Division (Fakhar-e-Hind) broke out of village Charwa on three axis. With total disregard to enemy strength, 25 Cavalry repulsed enemy advance by inflicting heavy casualties. The day’s action culminated in capture of the vital ground of Gadgor. The badly mauled enemy leaving his destroyed equipment withdrew towards Chobara. On the next day, the enemy made desperate efforts to dislodge the unit from Gadgor, but the regiment held on till 10 September. The Cin-C Pakistan Army General Muhammad Musa came specially to address the regiment at Pasrur, during which he praised the deeds of the regiment and announced the title of “MEN OF STEEL”, which was later approved by General Headquarter in 1976. The regiment was awarded 5 Sitara-i-Jurat, 10 Tamgha-i-Jurat. During this action 2 Junior Commissioned Officers, 5 Non-Commissioned Officers and 9 soldiers of the regiment embraced shahadat.
1971 War
13th Lancers
The regiment as part of 8 Independent Armoured Brigade Group, fought in the Shakargrah area of Sialkot Sector and in spite of heavy losses in men and material during counter attack on the enemy bridgehead on 16 December, it stood firm and in the process forced the enemy to withdraw and yield ground. Twenty four personnel were martyred in this action. The regiment was awarded battle honour of Bara Pind 1971.
Guides Cavalry (Frontier Force)
The regiment, as part of 6 Armoured Division, remained dispersed in Sahiwal Jungle for deception, depicting an armoured force with dummy tanks. Later it moved to 33 Division areas in Chhor-Umerkot Sector. In this sector 1 Junior Commissioned Officer and 2 Sowars embraced Shahadat due to an enemy air attack.
20 Lancers
The regiment took part in this war under 8 Division from the border in the north to Road Shakargrah-Zafarwal in the south at Shakargrah Zafarwal Sector. The regiment was tasked to delay the enemy onslaught between Deg Nadi on the west and River Bein on the east for 48 hours but the enemy was delayed for 13/14 days. Sowar Muhammad Hussain embraced Shahadat and earned Nishan-i-Haider for his selfless devotion and extreme act of gallantry, the only person in the Armoured Corps to get this award so far. Sixteen men embraced Shahadat, while forty five got wounded.
4 Cavalry
The regiment as part of 11 Division participated in the war at Hussaini wala sector and captured the given objective, in the Indian Territory. The regiment was awarded the battle honour Qaisar-i-Hind 1971. The regiment was awarded two Tamgha-i-Jurats and one Sitara-i-Jurat in this operation. One Junior Commissioned Officer and two soldiers of the regiment embraced Shahadat during this war.
22 Cavalry
Under command 18 Division in Reti-Rahimyar Khan Sector, the regiment was to spearhead the capture of Jaisalmir Sector. At 1530 hours on 3 December 1971, after long marches for concentration and a day of postponement, the operation commenced.
On 5 December, an action was fought by a Squadron at Longanewala and with the help of 38 Baloch Regiment, the enemy was cut off. There after relentless enemy air strikes for most part of the day, resulted in the loss of 17 tanks and fifteen Shaheeds, forcing the regiment to fall back into own territory by early next day.
23 Cavalry (Frontier Force)
The regiment saw active field service in Zafarwal Sector. Along with companies of 20 Baloch, C Squadron took Part in re-capture of villages Sank and Cheena Bedi Chand.
24 Cavalry (Frontier Force)
It was on night 16/17 December that the regiment was ordered to move to forward concentration area and finally placed near village Ramke on the MRL Canal approximately 7-8 miles short of Pasrur.
27 Cavalry
During the war the regiment operated in Narowal –Shakargarh / Zafarwal area as part of 8 Independent Armoured Brigade Group. The regiment took part in the famous battle at Bara Pind and Dharam Enclave. The regiment shot down one Indian aircraft during the siege of Dharam enclave.
31 Cavalry
In the 1971 war, the regiment saw action in Sialkot sector as part of 8 Independent Armoured Brigade Group. It was part of the action at Bara Pind near Zafarwal that two officers, one Junior Commissioned Officer, one Non-Commissioned Officer and six sowars embraced Shahadat.
28 Cavalry
The regiment, under command 2 Armoured Brigade took a very active part in the capture of Chamb (now Eftikharabad). During the battle, the regiment captured 40 prisoners of war including one major of 9 Jat Battalion, 11 tanks in running condition and vast quantities of arms and ammunition. six Junior Commissioned Officers, two Non-Commissioned Officers and 10 sowars embraced Shahadat.
29 Cavalry
It is the only Armoured Corps regiment which took part in the fighting in 1971 War in East Pakistan. The regiment was dished out even to troop level. Its troops fought in the areas of Rangpur, Pochagrah, Thakargaon, Dinajpur, Mandalpara, Saidpur, Bahadargang, Hilli, Dogra, Kushtia, Naugaon, Dacca and Narainganj. This was very challenging work in the adverse internal security environments against the Mukti Bahini over a prolonged period, and against numerically superior Indian forces. The chivalrous action of LD/Clk Ghulam Sarwar, on 16 December 1971 at Bogra shall always be remembered with great pride. He preferred Shahadat over surrender while fighting against an over whelmingly numerically superior enemy. This day is celebrated by the regiment. The regiment was decorated with 5 Sitara-i-Jurats, 2 Tamgha-i-Jurats for its splendid performance during 1971 war in the former East Pakistan.
38 Cavalry
The regiment, under command Headquarters 18 Division fought in the Rajasthan Sector. Regiment less one squadron, which was detached to 55 Brigade at Chhor, was part of the advanced towards Jaisalmir. Despite old and unreliable equipment it marched to Masitwari Bhit and later reached 5 kilometers short of Longane Wala, in India, at about 0700 hours on 5 December 1971. Due to intense enemy air attack, move was restricted only to the hours of darkness. On 9 December 1971 the regiment was ordered to withdraw from area Longane Wala (28 kilometers inside Indian territory) to Masitwari Bhit. During this brief action 1one Junior Commissioned Officer, one Non-Commissioned Officer and two sowars of the regiment embraced Shahadat.
51 Lancers
During November 1971 while moving to its operational area in Chishtian Sector the regiment shot down two enemy Hunter aircrafts and captured one of the pilots Flt. Lt Vikrim Singh. During this acting, two sowars of the regiment embraced shahadat. Sitara-i-Jurat was awarded to Maj Tariq Baig (Commanding Officer Train) and Tamgha-i-Jurat was awarded to Sowar Ghulam Abbas posthumously. The regiment was also given the title of Silver Eagles.
Shaheeds of Armoured Corps
War….. Officer….. JCOs….. OR
1948…..0…………….1………….1
1965….. 15……….. 13………. 187
1971….. 14……….. 17……….. 143
UN Peace Keeping Mission
Following regiments of Armoured Corps have participated in United Nations Mission for peace keeping:-
13 Lancers
The regt was sent to “Eastern Slovenia” in 1996 as the part of United Nations Peace Mission. It is also a great honour for 13th lancers that it was the first Armoured Regiment, which was sent to United Nations Peace Missions to Europe.
19 Lancers
Initially one squardon was detailed for United Nations Mission in July 1993. Later, on 28th March the complete regiment was deputed to Somalia for subj mission. The regiment came back in February 1995.
The Armoured Corps Centre
The Muslim element of the Indian Armoured Corps Centres at LUCKNOW, BABINA and AHMED NAGAR formed the nucleus of the Pakistan Armoured Corps Training Regimen. After collecting a token share of stores, equipment and funds they moved to Nowshera –Pakistan. The advance parties arrived in August 1947 while the main parties followed a month later. The Sikh Regimental Training Centre and British Military Hospital Lines were occupied. Needless to say those considerable difficulties were experienced both in India and on arrival in Pakistan, but due to remarkable patience and energy displayed by all ranks, the obstacles were surmounted with the untiring efforts and hard work of those few who laid the foundations of this elite corps.
On 13th April 1948, the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah visited the AC Centre and addressed a durbar which is a unique honour and cannot be claimed by many in Pakistan. He spoke about cavalry as:-
Quaid-e-Azam Said
“Cavalry has always been the spearhead of the army. This is no less true in these days of mechanization that it was in the days of horses. To carry out their role cavalry must have the very best in officers and men. Whether they do in fact attain this level depends very largely on you. You produce the recruit and turn him out as trained soldier. Upon this training and teaching depends the efficiency of the Armoured Corps as a whole?”
The proof of combat efficiency of the corps was the action taken in 1948 during Kashmir War. Later the major operational participation by Armoured Corps was during Indo-Pak War of September 1965. It stood the test in a most splendid and praiseworthy manner. The men fought with valour and determination unparalleled in recent history. Many laid down their lives for the country. A total of 53 gallantry awards were bestowed upon Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Soldiers of the Corps in recognition of their deeds in the battle field including the most coveted gallantry award of Nishan-e-Haider. Over sixty Imtiazi-Sands were also awarded to the personnel of the Corps. After the Indo-Pak War 1965, a few more regiments were raised / re-organised.
During the War of 1971 individual regiments took part in Chammb and Sind. Again the regiments came up to the expectations and proved once again that Pakistan Armoured Corps is a force to reckon with.
The equipment has now changed much, to include some of the latest of the family of tanks. What’s more, a high standard of training has been achieved at all levels. The Armoured Corps stands today as most hardhitting, mobile force ready to perform its role for the defence of Pakistan both in peace and War.
The Corps has since grown in size to the extent that it would barely be recognizable to the founding fathers of 1947. This besides other factors has only been possible due to vigorous efforts of the Armoured Corps Centre in maintaining a steady flow of manpower to be absorbed in different Armour Regiments.
Armoured Corps Records
Armourd Corps Records was established in 1947, since then, it has been managing voluminous data relating to serving and retired personnel. Armoured Corps Records functions in close collaboration with Armourd Corps Centre under the overall guidance of the Centre Commandant who is also Officer Incharge Records with its computerized systems the access to data has been facilitated to quite on extent.
Armoured Corps Mess.
Armoured Corps Officers Mess, Nowshera is located on river bank of Kabul. The location is the same as was the original mess. The construction of new mess was completed in 1980 and was inaugurated by the President of Pakistan General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (late) on 2 November 1980. Due to its unique location and beautiful lawns along with a picturesque view of the river, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful mess of the Pakistan Army. This mess can hold upto 1000-1200 guests at one time in its lawns.
Honour and Awards (Nishan-e-Haider).
Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed (NISHAN-E-HAIDER)
Number 1028148 Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, Nishan-i-Haider, was born on 18 January 1949 at Dhoke Pir Bakhsh. His father Roze Ali was an agriculturist by profession. Sowar Muhammad Hussain joined the army at the age of seventeen years and got training as a driver in the Armoured Corps Centre, later he joined 20 Lancers on 23 May 1967. During the 1971 War, Sowar Muhammad Hussain embraced Shahadat and was awarded Nishan-i-Haider, the highest gallantry award of Pakistan Army, posthumously, on 17 January 1972. Till now he is the sole recipient of this award in the Armoured Corps.
Sowar Muhamad Hussain Shaheed (NISHAN-E-HAIDER) Boys Hostel.
was established in October 1992 to give free education to male children of Shaheed, deceased, war wounded and retired / serving Junior Commissioned Officers / Soldiers of the Armoured Corps on merit. Initially the numbers of students were 40, which was subsequently to 82. Students from class 6th to Intermediate are eligible for admission in the Hostel. All expenses on account of boarding, lodging, medical treatment, books, stationary, school and extra coaching fee etcetera are borne by the Armoured Corps Centre.
SCHOOL OF ARMOUR AND MECHNAZED WARFARE
Following amendments may please be made under the heading of courses:-
The Courses
Tactical Wing
Course………………………….Duration………. Frequency………. Category
Junior Staff Course(JSC)… 10 weeks……. Twice a year……..Officers
Mid Career Course(MCC). 10 weeks…… Twice a year……. Officers
Basic Young Officer Course(AC). 22 weeks. Twice a year… Officers
Technical Officers Course (TOs). 16 weeks. Once a year… Officers
Armament Instructor….. 12 weeks……….. Once a year……. Officers
Communication Instructors Course (CI).10 weeks. Once a year.. Officers
Armament Instructor…. 12 weeks……………. Twice a.year…………Junior commissioned.Officer/Non
commissioned Officer
Communication Instructors Course (CI).12 weeks… Twice a.year..Junior commissioned Officer/
Noncommissioned Officer
Driving & Maintenance Instructor Course(D&M)..12 weeks….. Twice a.year….Junior commissioned Officer/Noncommissioned Officer
Junior Noncommissioned Officer Course (JNC)…8 weeks…. Twice a year…..Noncommissioned officers
Advance Leadership Course (ALC)…. 8 weeks….. Twice a year…..Senior Noncommissioned officers
Selection Criteria
Basic Young Officers Course (YO)
Service
ASP within 1 year of service.
Must have attended at least one collective training/training cycle camp.
Qualification
Officers standard map reading.
Junior Staff Course (JSC) and Mid-Career Course (MCC)
Service - 5 - 6 years
Qualification
Officers who have already attended 1x Technical Instructor Course i.e TOs, CI or AI.
Technical Officers (TOs), Communication Instructor (CI) and Armament Instructor (AI) Course
Service - 2 - 7 years
Qualification
Armoured Corps/ Mechanised Infantry Battalion Officers having obtained minimum BEE (B) grade in basic course.
Other arms officers must have obtained minimum BEE (B) grade in the Young Officers’ Basic Course. Should be in possession of military driving license for TOs Course only.
Junior Commissioned Officer/ Non Commissioned Officer Course
Criteria
1. Junior Non Commissioned Officer Course
a. Service Limit 6-13 Years (or within two years of promotion to present rank)
b. Incentive - Promotion examination and Technical trade test exempted.
2. Advance Leadership Course
a. Service Limit 8-18 Years
b. Incentive - Only promotion cadre will be exempted.
3. Driving & Maintenance Instructor Course
a. Service Limit
(1) Naib /Risaldar Within 2 years of promotion.
(2) Daffadar/ Lance Daffadar/Acting Lance Daffadar. 5-15 Years
4. Armament Instructor Course
a. Service Limit
(1) Naib /Risaldar. Within 2 years of promotion.
(2) Daffadar. 7-18 Years
(3) Lance Daffadar/Acting Lance Daffadar. 5-18 Years
5. Communication Instructor Course
a. Service Limit
(1) Naib /Risaldar. Within 2 years of promotion.
(2) Daffadar. 7-18 Years
(3) Lance Daffadar/Acting Lance Daffadar. 5-18 Years
Colonel – in – Chiefs.
Serial……….Rank………. Name………………………………………………..Date of Appointment
(1)…………………………… Mr Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto………………………..01-11-1974
(2)…………. General…..Shamim Alam Khan, NI(M), S.J.,S.Bt…..24-11-1993
(3)…………. General…..Jehangir Karamat, NI(M), T.Bt…………….24-11-1996
(4)…………. General…..Muhammad Yusaf Khan………………………14-01-2002
(5)…………. General ……Ahsan Saleem Hayat, NI(M)………………..12-11-2004
Colonel Commandants.
Serial………Rank………. Name …………………………………………………..Date of Appointment
(1)………… General…… Muhammad Yousaf………………………………12-06-1952
(2)………… Major General.Sarfraz Khan……………………………………..25-11-1958
(3)………… Lieutenant Colonel..Sahibzada Yaqub Khan, S.Pk………25-11-1963
(4)………… General…… Muhammad Zia Ul Haq……………………………05-05-1974
(5)………… Lieutenant General..Alam Jan Mahsud, HI(M), T.Bt……12-09-1989
(6)………… Lieutenant General..Jehangir Karamat, NI(M), T.Bt……..23-11-1993
(7)………….. Lieutenant General..Muhammad Maqbool, HI(M), T.Bt..23-11-1996
(8)………… Lieutenant General..HamidJaved………………………………22-03-2001
(9)………… Lieutenant General.. Javed Alam Khan………………………03-03-2005
(10)……… Lieutenant General..Muhammad Hamid Khan, HI(M), S.Bt…17-04-2006
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Corps of Engineers
Introduction
Engineers, Sappers or artisans have in one form or the other remained part of an army ever since the birth of a fighting force. Evidence of the work of the earliest military engineers can be found in many parts of the world; Hill Forts of Europe in Iron Age, Fortifications protecting City of Zimbabwe of lost civilization and not the least, the Great Wall of China built in 3 BC.
Engineers as part of any force are first fighting soldiers and then as specialist trained, are required to solve problems of movement and survivability of own forces and ensure measures to impede the enemy. Yet as “Men of Crisis”, they are fore bearers in natural calamities or in critical nation building role, world over. Word “Sapper” was derived from word ‘Sap’ meaning “deep and narrow trench to undermine or weaken the enemy fortifications. So, Sappers were entrusted to dig saps and mines the fortifications and thus named as “Sappers and Miners”.
History
On Independence, the Corps of Engineers of the Pakistan Army was born, out of the Corps of Royal Indian Engineers, whose progenitors were the Corps of Pioneers, which were established by the East India Company toward the end of the 17th century A.D., on Presidency basis.
The Corps of Sappers and Miners was, thus, formed out of the selected Pioneers. The title of Bengal Sappers and Miners was adopted by the Bengal Pioneers in 1819, the Bombay Pioneers were converted into Bombay Sappers & Miners in 1820, and the Corps of Madras Sappers & Miners came into being from the famous Madras Pioneers in May 1931. The permanent location of the three Corps’ of the Sappers & Miners was decided as under:-
•The Madras Sappers — Bangalore in 1862
The Bengal Sappers — Roorkee in 1853 (UP)
•The Bombay Sappers — Kirkee in 1860 (Poona)
This history of the Corps of Engineers is as old as the end of the 18th century. The corps of sappers and miners in India, not only, carried out the military engineering tasks but also performed the role of railways, submarine mining and signals. There were nearly twenty campaigns and wars including both the world wars (i.e. 1914 -18 and 1939‑45), in which our predecessors took part in the 200 years of their life and earned battle honors as listed in the end. The Bengal sappers and miners were conferred the title of “King George Vth Own” in 1910.
The Royal Corps of Pakistan Engineers was allotted 10 Field Companies, 4 Field Park Companies, a few specialist units and one Army Engineers Group after independence. The bulk of the engineer units and optees, which came to Pakistan, belonged to the Bengal Group and Bombay Group of Royal Indian Engineers. When Pakistan became a republic in March 1956, the Corps changed its designation from Royal Pakistan Engineers to Corps of Engineers. Since Independence, Corps of Engineers have participated with zeal in all battles, important operations, natural calamities and nation building tasks. The progressive past is a narrative of Sappers performance as well as gradual development from a small organization to its present multifarious and multifaceted sizeable establishment which includes the reorganizational, restructrual changes in conjunction with par excellence in technical education and proven skills. All were designed to meet the emerging and vibrant requirements primarily of the Army and Nation in general, so that it can accept any challenges in peace and war commensuration with its role. Corps of Engineers rightly so have motto “Rooh – e - Rawan”, the moving spirit.
Role of Corps of Engineers
Primary Role
To support the Army in all its combat operations, so that the move of the Army is facilitated in offensive operations and the move of the enemy is impeded while own Army in defense. Engineers are also responsible for the survivability of the Army. Engineers are, thus, those soldiers who “First to enter and last to leave the battle field”.
Secondary Role
Engineers are also trained to fight as infantry, and Corps of Engineers is proud recipient of various battle honors for gallantry actions in infantry role, in addition to performance as combat sappers.
Other Minor Roles
In addition to national Building tasks, Corps of Engineers maintains few specialized outfits, which are meant for survey, bomb disposal, and can undertake these tasks to limited extent.
War Performance
1948 War
The engineers tasks especially opening of & constructing roads and tracks were enormous and resources scanty. The terrain was difficult, hills were precipitous and there were no roads; engineer operations were thus hazardous. Sappers constructed and maintained hundreds of miles of roads, took guns to the highest ridges by ingenious methods, destroyed enemy's Line of Communication and other installations. They have Laid/removed thousands of mines and created innumerable road blocks. The Sappers are made substantial contribution for the freedom of that part of Jammu & Kashmir, which is now called Azad Kashmir.
1965 War
The Engineers played a role in not only defending their homeland but also in capturing enemy territory. The Enemy, who had all the advantage of surprise in launching attacks in various sectors, was halted in the shortest possible time by rapid demolition of bridges, laying of mines and denying all the routes of his advance.
Kasur Sector
Three bridges of different classifications for crossing of tanks and other vehicles were built on Rohi-Nullah and BRB Canal, which facilitated attack on Khem Karan.
Lahore Sector
Seven bridges on BRB Canal and Hudiara drain were demolished mostly under enemy fire & Artillery shelling. Thousands of anti-tank and anti personnel mines were laid. In the enemy’s dream of capturing Lahore was falsified.
Sialkot Sector
Demolition of Jassar Bridge in the face of enemy brigade group was most challenging and perilous task for the engineers. All the avenues of advance of the enemy in Sialkot, Zafarwal, Chawinda and Pasrur sectors were completely denied by laying thousands of anti tank and anti personnel mines.
Chhamb - Jaurian Operations
Engineers supported the fighting troops in offensive as well as defensive-operations by providing crossing over Manawar Tawi River. Improving / building and maintaining tracks / roads and laying as well as breaching the minefields.
1971 War
In West Pakistan as well as in East Pakistan, the Engineer units also performed their role as Infantry under adverse circumstances. One of our battalions captured an enemy position after a bitter fighting in Sulemanki Area and was awarded the battle honour of "PAKKA 71".
Another engineer battalion not only provided prompt engineer support for a brigade crossing by unconventional methods and improvisation for capture of Chhamb, but it also made a gap of 600 yards in 45 minutes for the armour in Chhamb Sector. It fought as infantry and annihilated an enemy platoon. This battalion got the Battle Honour of "Chhamb 71". An engineers battalion supporting an Infantry Division in Rann of Kachh laid 80,000 Anti Tank and Anti Personnel mines. This figure indicates how much engineer effort, energy and skill was involved for such a colossal task. The desert was used by engineers troops to their best advantage, while enemy seemed reluctant to venture away from roads and tracks.
Peace Time Contribution
Pre Partition
Some of the works carried out by the military engineers before independence, and which are assets to Pakistan are listed below:-
•Lower Chenab Canal. Jhelum Canals. Upper Swat Canal. Canals in Sind. Sukkur Barrage. Roads in NWFP & Baluchistan. Railway Line Khushalgarh to Tal. Railway Line Peshawar to Landi Kotal.
•Bolan - Harnai Railway.
Post Partition
Some major projects undertaken after independence are:-
•Karakuram Highway.
•Gilgit - Skardu Road Chitral Road.
•A number of roads in Balochistan.
•Irrigation works in Balochistan.
•Network of roads in Azad Kashmir.
•Northern Area Roads.
•Flood protection bunds in Sindh.
•Khanpur Dam.
•Airfields and airstrips at various places.
•Thermal Power Stations.
•Salinity control, rehabilitation and drainage projects.
•Power generation projects at Muzaffargarh and Mangla.
•Construction of urban roads of Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Multan, Rawalpindi and other cities.
•Up-gradation of National Highway N-5.
•Management of Motorway.
•City Development
•Packages.
•Development of Defence Housing Societies.
•Makran Coastal Road Project.
•Lyari Expressway Project.
United Nations Peace Keeping Missions
Corps of Engineers participated, whole heartedly, in United Nations Humanitarian & Peacekeeping Missions as part of Pakistan Army Contingent. (Pak Engineers have done extremely well as peacekeepers and builders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bosina, Haiti, Western Sahara and East Timor. Presently, Pak Engineers are employed in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
In Aid of Civil Power
Natural calamities like floods, earthquakes, failure of communication networks etc call for organized engineer support. Corps of engineers has undertaken these tasks in the past and may be required to act in aid of civil power in future as well. Flood relief tasks are planned and monitored by the army formations under centralized control of Engineer Directorate. Engineers play a key role in this operation. Before the flood season, the engineers inspect all the protection bunds and other precautionary measures, which are necessary to combat the flood menace. They advise the civil Government to improve the efficiency of such measures.
National Calamities
Since independence, sappers have been intimately involved in multi-dimensional activities of wide spectrum. In times of natural disasters, sappers have responded with silent resolve and deep commitment to alleviate sufferings of distressed people and assisted in reconstruction and rehabilitations, may it be floods, earthquakes or other disasters. The Corps of Engineers responded the call of nation, when-ever need arose, and it preformed admirably to redress the sufferings of their fellow country-mates. Some of major catastrophic events are as under:-
•Un-precedented floods in 1974, 1988 and 1992.
•Earthquakes in Northern Areas of NWFP.
Honours & Awards
The honours and awards conferred on the officers and men of the corps since independence excluding Imtiaz and Khidmat series commendation certificate, are as under:-
Sitara-i-Juraat.......... 13
Sitara-i-Basalat....... 11
Tamgha-i-Juraat...... 21
Tamgha-i-Basalat..... 14
Shaheeds of Corps of Engineers
Event.......... ....Officers......... JCOs........ NCOs........ OR
During War 1965. 2.................. 2............ 18............ 69
During War 1971. 17................. 4............ 52............ 176
Siachen Glacier. 1................... 1............. 2.............. 11
During Emergency
2002............... 4................... 1............. 4.............. 18
Kargil................ -................... 1.............8............. 17
KKH Road / FWO Projects. -........ -............. -.............. 278
Total............... 24.................. 9............ 84.............. 569
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Introduction
Engineers, Sappers or artisans have in one form or the other remained part of an army ever since the birth of a fighting force. Evidence of the work of the earliest military engineers can be found in many parts of the world; Hill Forts of Europe in Iron Age, Fortifications protecting City of Zimbabwe of lost civilization and not the least, the Great Wall of China built in 3 BC.
Engineers as part of any force are first fighting soldiers and then as specialist trained, are required to solve problems of movement and survivability of own forces and ensure measures to impede the enemy. Yet as “Men of Crisis”, they are fore bearers in natural calamities or in critical nation building role, world over. Word “Sapper” was derived from word ‘Sap’ meaning “deep and narrow trench to undermine or weaken the enemy fortifications. So, Sappers were entrusted to dig saps and mines the fortifications and thus named as “Sappers and Miners”.
History
On Independence, the Corps of Engineers of the Pakistan Army was born, out of the Corps of Royal Indian Engineers, whose progenitors were the Corps of Pioneers, which were established by the East India Company toward the end of the 17th century A.D., on Presidency basis.
The Corps of Sappers and Miners was, thus, formed out of the selected Pioneers. The title of Bengal Sappers and Miners was adopted by the Bengal Pioneers in 1819, the Bombay Pioneers were converted into Bombay Sappers & Miners in 1820, and the Corps of Madras Sappers & Miners came into being from the famous Madras Pioneers in May 1931. The permanent location of the three Corps’ of the Sappers & Miners was decided as under:-
•The Madras Sappers — Bangalore in 1862
The Bengal Sappers — Roorkee in 1853 (UP)
•The Bombay Sappers — Kirkee in 1860 (Poona)
This history of the Corps of Engineers is as old as the end of the 18th century. The corps of sappers and miners in India, not only, carried out the military engineering tasks but also performed the role of railways, submarine mining and signals. There were nearly twenty campaigns and wars including both the world wars (i.e. 1914 -18 and 1939‑45), in which our predecessors took part in the 200 years of their life and earned battle honors as listed in the end. The Bengal sappers and miners were conferred the title of “King George Vth Own” in 1910.
The Royal Corps of Pakistan Engineers was allotted 10 Field Companies, 4 Field Park Companies, a few specialist units and one Army Engineers Group after independence. The bulk of the engineer units and optees, which came to Pakistan, belonged to the Bengal Group and Bombay Group of Royal Indian Engineers. When Pakistan became a republic in March 1956, the Corps changed its designation from Royal Pakistan Engineers to Corps of Engineers. Since Independence, Corps of Engineers have participated with zeal in all battles, important operations, natural calamities and nation building tasks. The progressive past is a narrative of Sappers performance as well as gradual development from a small organization to its present multifarious and multifaceted sizeable establishment which includes the reorganizational, restructrual changes in conjunction with par excellence in technical education and proven skills. All were designed to meet the emerging and vibrant requirements primarily of the Army and Nation in general, so that it can accept any challenges in peace and war commensuration with its role. Corps of Engineers rightly so have motto “Rooh – e - Rawan”, the moving spirit.
Role of Corps of Engineers
Primary Role
To support the Army in all its combat operations, so that the move of the Army is facilitated in offensive operations and the move of the enemy is impeded while own Army in defense. Engineers are also responsible for the survivability of the Army. Engineers are, thus, those soldiers who “First to enter and last to leave the battle field”.
Secondary Role
Engineers are also trained to fight as infantry, and Corps of Engineers is proud recipient of various battle honors for gallantry actions in infantry role, in addition to performance as combat sappers.
Other Minor Roles
In addition to national Building tasks, Corps of Engineers maintains few specialized outfits, which are meant for survey, bomb disposal, and can undertake these tasks to limited extent.
War Performance
1948 War
The engineers tasks especially opening of & constructing roads and tracks were enormous and resources scanty. The terrain was difficult, hills were precipitous and there were no roads; engineer operations were thus hazardous. Sappers constructed and maintained hundreds of miles of roads, took guns to the highest ridges by ingenious methods, destroyed enemy's Line of Communication and other installations. They have Laid/removed thousands of mines and created innumerable road blocks. The Sappers are made substantial contribution for the freedom of that part of Jammu & Kashmir, which is now called Azad Kashmir.
1965 War
The Engineers played a role in not only defending their homeland but also in capturing enemy territory. The Enemy, who had all the advantage of surprise in launching attacks in various sectors, was halted in the shortest possible time by rapid demolition of bridges, laying of mines and denying all the routes of his advance.
Kasur Sector
Three bridges of different classifications for crossing of tanks and other vehicles were built on Rohi-Nullah and BRB Canal, which facilitated attack on Khem Karan.
Lahore Sector
Seven bridges on BRB Canal and Hudiara drain were demolished mostly under enemy fire & Artillery shelling. Thousands of anti-tank and anti personnel mines were laid. In the enemy’s dream of capturing Lahore was falsified.
Sialkot Sector
Demolition of Jassar Bridge in the face of enemy brigade group was most challenging and perilous task for the engineers. All the avenues of advance of the enemy in Sialkot, Zafarwal, Chawinda and Pasrur sectors were completely denied by laying thousands of anti tank and anti personnel mines.
Chhamb - Jaurian Operations
Engineers supported the fighting troops in offensive as well as defensive-operations by providing crossing over Manawar Tawi River. Improving / building and maintaining tracks / roads and laying as well as breaching the minefields.
1971 War
In West Pakistan as well as in East Pakistan, the Engineer units also performed their role as Infantry under adverse circumstances. One of our battalions captured an enemy position after a bitter fighting in Sulemanki Area and was awarded the battle honour of "PAKKA 71".
Another engineer battalion not only provided prompt engineer support for a brigade crossing by unconventional methods and improvisation for capture of Chhamb, but it also made a gap of 600 yards in 45 minutes for the armour in Chhamb Sector. It fought as infantry and annihilated an enemy platoon. This battalion got the Battle Honour of "Chhamb 71". An engineers battalion supporting an Infantry Division in Rann of Kachh laid 80,000 Anti Tank and Anti Personnel mines. This figure indicates how much engineer effort, energy and skill was involved for such a colossal task. The desert was used by engineers troops to their best advantage, while enemy seemed reluctant to venture away from roads and tracks.
Peace Time Contribution
Pre Partition
Some of the works carried out by the military engineers before independence, and which are assets to Pakistan are listed below:-
•Lower Chenab Canal. Jhelum Canals. Upper Swat Canal. Canals in Sind. Sukkur Barrage. Roads in NWFP & Baluchistan. Railway Line Khushalgarh to Tal. Railway Line Peshawar to Landi Kotal.
•Bolan - Harnai Railway.
Post Partition
Some major projects undertaken after independence are:-
•Karakuram Highway.
•Gilgit - Skardu Road Chitral Road.
•A number of roads in Balochistan.
•Irrigation works in Balochistan.
•Network of roads in Azad Kashmir.
•Northern Area Roads.
•Flood protection bunds in Sindh.
•Khanpur Dam.
•Airfields and airstrips at various places.
•Thermal Power Stations.
•Salinity control, rehabilitation and drainage projects.
•Power generation projects at Muzaffargarh and Mangla.
•Construction of urban roads of Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Multan, Rawalpindi and other cities.
•Up-gradation of National Highway N-5.
•Management of Motorway.
•City Development
•Packages.
•Development of Defence Housing Societies.
•Makran Coastal Road Project.
•Lyari Expressway Project.
United Nations Peace Keeping Missions
Corps of Engineers participated, whole heartedly, in United Nations Humanitarian & Peacekeeping Missions as part of Pakistan Army Contingent. (Pak Engineers have done extremely well as peacekeepers and builders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bosina, Haiti, Western Sahara and East Timor. Presently, Pak Engineers are employed in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
In Aid of Civil Power
Natural calamities like floods, earthquakes, failure of communication networks etc call for organized engineer support. Corps of engineers has undertaken these tasks in the past and may be required to act in aid of civil power in future as well. Flood relief tasks are planned and monitored by the army formations under centralized control of Engineer Directorate. Engineers play a key role in this operation. Before the flood season, the engineers inspect all the protection bunds and other precautionary measures, which are necessary to combat the flood menace. They advise the civil Government to improve the efficiency of such measures.
National Calamities
Since independence, sappers have been intimately involved in multi-dimensional activities of wide spectrum. In times of natural disasters, sappers have responded with silent resolve and deep commitment to alleviate sufferings of distressed people and assisted in reconstruction and rehabilitations, may it be floods, earthquakes or other disasters. The Corps of Engineers responded the call of nation, when-ever need arose, and it preformed admirably to redress the sufferings of their fellow country-mates. Some of major catastrophic events are as under:-
•Un-precedented floods in 1974, 1988 and 1992.
•Earthquakes in Northern Areas of NWFP.
Honours & Awards
The honours and awards conferred on the officers and men of the corps since independence excluding Imtiaz and Khidmat series commendation certificate, are as under:-
Sitara-i-Juraat.......... 13
Sitara-i-Basalat....... 11
Tamgha-i-Juraat...... 21
Tamgha-i-Basalat..... 14
Shaheeds of Corps of Engineers
Event.......... ....Officers......... JCOs........ NCOs........ OR
During War 1965. 2.................. 2............ 18............ 69
During War 1971. 17................. 4............ 52............ 176
Siachen Glacier. 1................... 1............. 2.............. 11
During Emergency
2002............... 4................... 1............. 4.............. 18
Kargil................ -................... 1.............8............. 17
KKH Road / FWO Projects. -........ -............. -.............. 278
Total............... 24.................. 9............ 84.............. 569
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Pakistan test-fires IRBM Hataf IV Shaheen-1
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan today conducted a successful launch of the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Hatf IV Shaheen-1 Weapon System, said a handout issued by the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR).
The missile incorporates series of improvements in range and technical parameters of the existing missile. It is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 900 Kms.
Todays launch, whose impact point was at sea, was witnessed by Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Chairman NESCOM Mr. Muhammad Irfan Burney and other senior military officers, scientists and engineers.
Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai congratulated all scientists and engineers on the successful launch. He said that the improved version of Shaheen 1 has consolidated and strengthened Pakistans deterrence abilities manifold. He appreciated the efforts of all personnel for their dedication and professionalism, said the handout.
Pakistan test-fires IRBM Hataf IV Shaheen-1 - thenews.com.pk
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan today conducted a successful launch of the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Hatf IV Shaheen-1 Weapon System, said a handout issued by the Inter Services Public Relation (ISPR).
The missile incorporates series of improvements in range and technical parameters of the existing missile. It is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 900 Kms.
Todays launch, whose impact point was at sea, was witnessed by Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Chairman NESCOM Mr. Muhammad Irfan Burney and other senior military officers, scientists and engineers.
Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai congratulated all scientists and engineers on the successful launch. He said that the improved version of Shaheen 1 has consolidated and strengthened Pakistans deterrence abilities manifold. He appreciated the efforts of all personnel for their dedication and professionalism, said the handout.
Pakistan test-fires IRBM Hataf IV Shaheen-1 - thenews.com.pk
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Equipped on some vehicle or chopper ? name them if u know plz ? need to know for my knowledge
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My father is from the army Corps. of Engineers. His unit was 2 Engineers Batallion.
Have great memories of my childhood, specially when he was C/O 2 E.B.
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Equipped on some vehicle or chopper ? name them if u know plz ? need to know for my knowledge
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