This regiment was born to be the best demonstrating outstanding professionalism and devotion to duty. Within few years of raising this regiment was awarded the coveted Chief of Army Staff Trophy on being adjudged the best Territorial Army Regiment of the Indian Army. The trophy was presented by the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru at an investiture ceremony held at Red Fort.

It has the unique distinction of participating in all the operations since its raising. For the gallant action of saving the airfields of Sirsa and Ambala in 1971, this regiment won one Sena Medal and one Mention-in-Despatch. In the year 1973 the ‘TA’ feathers were shed and the unit was re-organised into a regular outfit of the Indian Army.

In Punjab, the unit helped the civil administration in the peaceful conduct of the first post-militancy elections. The Topchis excelled to earn COAS Commendation Cards for two officers and praise from the state government. The regiment can rightfully boast of the role it played in the Siachen sector and during counter-insurgency operations in different parts of Jammu & Kashmir. The contributions made by this regiment in ensuring 'safe skies' in the forward areas merit a special mention. The recent achievements of this regiment have been recognised with one Mention-in-Despatch and nineteen Commendations from the COAS and GOC-in-C Northern Command. The regiment has also been awarded "Unit Appreciation" by the GOC-in-C, Northern Command this year.