Esprit de Corps: The Pioneer Corps
The spirit of a body is the essence of the term Esprit de Corps. It's a feeling of pride and mutual loyalty shared by the members of a group. The troops with a higher Esprit de Corps are motivated, full of Josh and more often than not victorious under any circumstance. Following are the snapshots of this mighty regiment.
Established: 1758
Motto: Shram Sarva Vijayee (With Labour, Everything can be Won)
Regimental Centre: Pioneer Corps Training Centre, Bangalore
Type: Support, Logistics, Construction and Maintenance
Decorations:
- 3 KC (Kirti Chakra)
- 6 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
- 3 SM (Sena Medal)
Battle Honours (Post Independence):
- Basantar
- Shamshernagar
- Keran
- Tithwal
- Kargil
- Mushkoh
- OP Vijay
- OP Deewar
- OP Pawan
- OP Parakram
Insignia: A Crossed pair of a Rifle and a Shovel.
Regimental Colours: Olive Green, Crimson, Gold.
The Pioneer Corps provide disciplined and well trained manpower where civilian labour is either not available or its employment is not desirable for reasons of security.
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