Corps of Army Air Defence gets Presidential colours

Nagpur: The President’s colours were awarded to Corps of Army

Air Defence

at Gopalpur military station on completion of its 25 years as an independent arm. The colours were received by Army AD Centre on behalf of the Corps of Army Air Defence from the President Ram Nath Kovind.

President’s Colours is the highest honour bestowed upon a regiment in recognition of its contribution during peace and hostilities. During World War II, the air defence troops have participated in various operations like Burma campaign, siege of Imphal and Kohima, recapture of Rangoon, operations in Arakans, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaya, Bahrain, Iraq and Persia and won multiple gallantry awards which include — military crosses, medal of the British Empire, apart from Indian distinguished service medals and orders of the British Empire.

The Air Defence has been in existence since 1940 as a part of Corps of Artillery however, as an independent arm, it got recognition in 1994. The Corps of Army Air Defence has been awarded with two Ashoka Chakras, two Kirti Chakras, 20 VIR Chakras, nine Shaurya Chakras, 113 Sena Medals and 55 Mention-in-Despatches in addition to four honour titles awarded during 1971 Indo-Pak war, said a press release issued by the defence PRO.