President’s Standard to be awarded to 22 Killer Squadron

President’s Standard to be awarded to 22 Killer Squadron

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Category : Awards Published on: December 06 2021

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  • The 22nd ‘Missile Vessel Squadron’, widely known as the Killer Squadron, will receive the President's Standard at a ceremonial ceremony on December 8 at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
  • During the 1971 conflict, the Indian Navy's 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron targeted Karachi harbour and sank Pakistani Navy ships.
  • The President's Standard is the highest honour awarded on a military unit by the Supreme Commander in acknowledgment of its contribution to the country.
  • On May 27, 1951, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India's then-President, presented the Indian Navy with the President's Colours.
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