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This is a day late but greetings to Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI). Reupping an article I wrote on its affiliation with INS Kochi in Sep 18, for 'Seagull' magazine issue of Oct 18.
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It briefly mentions some other Army Navy affiliations too & my

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2/n. Iittle associations with some of them. These affiliations have added to triservice bonding. While current affiliations between Army Regiments & Navy ships are of recent vintage, circa late 80s/early 90s, we learn from history of other fascinating nuggets. Like the fact

3/n. there was a Calcutta Defence Volunteer Corps, a composite force of Army & Navy personnel set up in 1883. Or that in 1943 HMIS Jumna was adopted by the Meerut Division of United Provinces, current Uttar Pradesh. One of the offrs on Jumna then was Sub Lt Stanley Dawson who

4/n. Went on to become our Chief in the 80s. Or the fact that Punjab Regiment one of our oldest Army formations has a naval galley with oars & sail as it's insignia & it's motto is 'Sthal Wa Jal' (By land and sea) signifying its many overseas campaigns (especially of 2nd Punjab)

5/n. Of course many Army regiments in different configurations & avatars have served overseas in Colonial times & Army historians could highlight that. My fondest affiliation story is of the one that didn't happen. When I was CO Vindhyagiri betwn 2004-6, I was told that the ship

6/n. Was affiliated to the Mahar Regiment. However, study of records showed that such a proposal was made but did not fructify due to some reason. Notwithstanding that, I wrote to the Commandant Mahar Regimental Cente at Sagar of my intent to send a team from the ship to the

7/n. Centre on a visit. They had time of their lives in Sagar getting acquainted with Army life & adventure while enjoying the best hospitality. My offer to reciprocate remained unused alas. Given below cover photos of two books on Affiliation both of which I was involved with.

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