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Lieutenant General B. S. Nagal , Colonel of the JAT Regiment inspecting to the Guard of Honor during the affiliation ceremony between INS Trishul and JAT Regiment of Indian Army at Naval Dock yard, Mumbai on January 20, 2009.
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Lieutenant General B. S. Nagal, Colonel of the JAT Regiment receiving the salute during the affiliation ceremony between INS Trishul and JAT Regiment of Indian Army at Naval Dock yard, Mumbai on January 20, 2009.
03 Ceremonial Guard of INS Trishul an JAT Regiment marching past the dais during the affiliation ceremony between INS Trishul and JAT Regiment of Indian Army at Naval Dock yard, Mumbai on January 20, 2009.
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Lieutenant General B. S. Nagal, Colonel of the JAT Regiment and Rear Admiral S. P. S. Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet exchanging Charter of Affiliation during the affiliation ceremony between INS Trishul and JAT Regiment of Indian Army at Naval Dock yard, Mumbai on January 20, 2009.
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Lieutenant General B. S. Nagal, Colonel of the JAT Regiment and Rear Admiral S. P. S. Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet displaying the special cover released o by the Post Master General during the affiliation ceremony between INS Trishul and JAT Regiment of Indian Army at Naval Dock yard, Mumbai on January 20, 2009.
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Rear Admiral S. P. S. Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, presenting a Memento to Lieutenant General B. S. Nagal, Colonel of the JAT Regiment during the affiliation ceremony between INS Trishul and JAT Regiment of Indian Army at Naval Dock yard, Mumbai on January 20, 2009.
Indian Naval Ship Trishul, a state-of-the-art multi-role Stealth Frigate, was today affiliated with the JAT Regiment, one of the most decorated infantry regiments of the Indian Army, in a splendid ceremony held onboard INS Trishul at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The Charter of Affiliation was signed by Captain Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Commanding Officer of INS Trishul and Brigadier RK Sharma, SM, Commandant of the JAT Regimental Centre, in the presence of Rear Admiral Surinder Pal Singh Cheema, AVSM, SM, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet and Lieutenant General BS Nagal, AVSM, SM, Colonel of the JAT Regiment, who is presently the Commander-in-Chief of the Strategic Forces Command. A special Postal Cover was also released by the Postal Department to mark the historic occasion.
Immaculately dressed in white and olive green uniforms, with martial tunes played by the combined Naval and JAT Regimental bands, a joint Guard of Honour was presented to Lt Gen BS Nagal to begin the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Rear Admiral SPS Cheema, the commissioning Commanding Officer of INS Trishul, stated that the emerging nature of warfare, including low intensity conflicts, demands synergy in combat through jointness and integration of minds. This unique and enduring partnership would foster spirit de corps, camaraderie, understanding service ethos and catalyzing combat potential between all ranks. Lieutenant General Nagal termed the affiliation of the JAT Regiment with INS Trishul as historic, as both the units symbolised the 'Cutting Edge' of their respective forces. He underscored the importance of joint operations and stated that there was enhanced emphasis on a joint approach by the three services for success in operations.
The 'raison d'etre' of affiliation between fighting forces is to act as a force multiplier by promoting better understanding of each other's strengths and serves to maximise the combat potential of the Indian Armed Forces at the time of reckoning. It also fosters a deep understanding of each others service ethos, customs, traditions and sharing of new operational concepts. A few previous instances of such affiliations between units of the Army and the Navy include the affiliation between INS Viraat with Garhwal Rifles, INS Rajput with Rajput Regiment, INS Mumbai with Maratha Light Infantry, INS Talwar with 16 Cavalry and more recently the INS Beas with Grenadiers.
This affiliation is a special bonding between two frontline units with a glorious history. The JAT Regiment is one of the most battle hardened Infantry Regiments of the Indian Army. The long list of 'Battle Honours' truly reflect the indomitable courage and exemplary valour displayed by the Regiment in all operations, both pre and post independence. The regiment has won 19 battle honours between 1839 to 1947 and post independence 5 battle honours, eight Mahavir Chakras, eight Kirti Chakras, 32 Shaurya Chakras, 39 Vir Chakras and 170 Sena Medals. The JAT Regiment has the distinction of winning the prestigious 'Best Marching Contingent' award during the Republic Day Parade in 2007.
The legacy of the erstwhile INS Trishul, a 2100 tonnes Whitby class Frigate, started with the commissioning on 13 Jan 1960 at the Harland and Wolff Shipbuilders in Belfast, UK. She served the distinction and pride for 32 years and won Battle Honours in 1961 during Goa Liberation and in the 1971 Indo-Pak war where she was part of 'Operation Python' – the second daredevil missile attack on Pakistani ports of Karachi, Gwadar and Pasni on 04 Dec. She was also the afloat headquarters of the Indian Peace Keeping Force during Operation Pawan in 1987-89. She was finally paid off on 31 Aug 1922.
INS Trishul in her new reincarnation has inherited the illustrious legacy of her distinguished predecessor. She was commissioned on 25 Jun 2003 as the second of the three 4000 tonnes stealth frigates acquired by the Indian Navy. The ship, with an impressive array of 21st century weapons and sensors, remains a frontline man-of-war of the Indian Navy, ever ready to go into harm's way when called upon to do so. Her motto – 'Tough, Tenacious and Triumphant' amply describe the resolute spirit and the readiness for 'Any task - Any time – Any where'.
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