The Ladakh Scouts was raised on 1 June 1963, following the 1962 Indo-China War, with just eight companies taken from the 7th and 14th Battalions of the Jammu & Kashmir Militia.
The regiment's main task at its inception was to guard India's borders in the high altitude areas of the Ladakh region. Also known as the Snow Warriors, the Regiment has taken part, and proved itself, in various operations since the 1965 Indo-Pak War. The Regiment was one of the first units to take part in Operation Vijay - the 1999 Kargil Conflict - and covered itself with glory during the conflict. Major Sonam Wangchuk, was the most recent recipient of the MVC for the Regiment in the Kargil Conflict.
(Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre)
The Ladakh Scouts was given the status of a full infantry regiment in 2000, with more battalions planned to be raised.
War Cry of the regiment is Ki Ki So So Lhargyalo (Victory to the Gods).
The Battalions:
1st Battalion (former 7th JAK LI)
2nd Battalion (former 14th JAK LI)
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