In the Philippine Army, a Colonel (abbreviated as COL) is the highest field-grade officer rank, positioned directly above Lieutenant Colonel and below Brigadier General. The rank is equivalent to a Captain in the Philippine Navy. 1. Insignia and Appearance The insignia for a Colonel consists of three silver equilateral sun (often referred to as "stars" or "suns" by civilians) arranged in a vertical line. • Modern Design: Each sun typically features the Baybayin letter "Ka" (K) in the center, whi

On this day in 1962, during the Sino-Indian War, Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, then a Major, was commanding the D Company of 1/8 Gorkha Rifles in Sirijap, Ladakh, when around 600 Chinese troops mounted an assault on the forward post. Undeterred, the 28 valiant soldiers under his command repulsed the initial onslaught. The Chinese, however, returned with reinforced vigour and a barrage of artillery fire, causing significant damage. But once again, they were driven back. The third Chinese a

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