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Komal gupta

15/12/21 13:35 PM IST

Source: PIB

President’s Standard

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The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron, also known as the Killer Squadron, will be awarded the President’s Standard.

About President’s Standard

  • The President’s Standard is the highest honour bestowed by the Supreme Commander to a military unit in recognition of the service rendered to the nation.
  • It is the same honour as the President’s Colours, awarded to a relatively smaller military unit.
  • To mark this occasion, a Special Day Cover along with a commemorative stamp will also be released by the Postal Department.

22nd Missile Vessel Squadron:

  • The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron was formally established at Mumbai in October 1991 with ten Veer Class and three Prabal Class missile boats.
  • The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron is fitted with state of the art weapons and sensors, manned by the youngest and most motivated crew.
  • It has participated in Op Vijay, Op Parakram and most recently, during the heightened security state following the Pulwama attack deployed within striking distance of the Pakistan coast. 
  • The year 2021 marks fifty years since the inception of the Killers who over the past five decades have maintained the capability of delivering a credible offensive punch from the sea.
  • The year 2021 is also the 50th anniversary of the victory in the 1971 war and is being celebrated across the country as Swarnim Vijay Varsh.

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