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.