Jat Regiment
| Jat Regiment | |
|---|---|
Regimental Insignia of The Jat Regiment | |
| Active | 1795 – present |
| Country | British India (1795–1947) India (1947–present) |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | British Indian Army (1795–1947) Indian Army (1947–present) |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | 29 Battalions 23 Regular Infantry Battalions 4 Rashtriya Rifles Battalions and 2 Territorial Army Battalions |
| Regimental Centre | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh |
| Motto | Sangathan Va Veerta (Unity And Valour) |
| War Cry | जाट बलवान, जय भगवान (IAST:Jāt Balwān, Jai Bhagwān) (The Jat is powerful, Victory to the Lord!) |
| Anniversaries | 20 Nov |
| Decorations | 24 (19 Battle Honours between 1839 and 1947, 5 post-independence) 2 Ashoka Chakra 1 Victoria Cross 2 George Cross 11 Kirti Chakra 8 Maha Vir Chakra 3 Military Medal 53 Shaurya Chakra 38 Vir Chakra 343 Sena Medal |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Major General Rajesh Sethi, AVSM, SM, VSM |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Satinder Kumar Saini, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM, ADC |
The Jat Regiment, also known as The Royal Jats, is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army, of which it is one of the longest-serving and most decorated regiments. The regiment has won 19 Battle Honours between 1839 and 1947, and post-independence it has won five Battle Honours, including 2 Ashok Chakra, 1 Victoria Cross, 2 George Cross, 11 Kirti Chakra, 8 Mahavir Chakra, 3 Military Medal, 53 Shaurya Chakras, 38 Vir Chakras and 343 Sena Medals. During its 200-year service history, the regiment has participated in various actions and operations in India and abroad, including the First and the Second World Wars.