24 Cavalry Regiment ( Frontier Force ) The Charging 24th Cavalry Regiment ( Frontier Force ) was raised on June 7 , 1962 . It was one of the regiments assembled and trained following independence to meet Pakistan ’ s growing defense needs . The officer selected to train and command the new unit was Lt Col Muhammad Afzal Khan . The 24th Cavalry was involved in the first ever tank assault in the history of the Pakistan army . History . Early Period . The bulk of men and equipment for 24 Cavalry came from 11 Cavalry , 12 Cavalry , and 15 Lancers also provided some weapons . A variety of battle functions were allotted to the regiment . These included attack or counterattack under hostile fire , destruction of enemy armor by fire , exploitation after breakthrough , delaying action in a mobile battle , deep penetration in rear areas , and support to infantry and other units by use of direct or indirect fire , maneuver , and shock action . Early Training . The Regiment went out for its first collective training in December 1962 . The Commandant gave out his training objectives for the first collective training period as follows : - The collective training had shown that the regiment had been converted into a well knit team . Equipment had been tested as well to ensure the regiment was prepared for war . The Commandant took the regiment to the Armored Fighting Vehicle Ranges in January 1963 . It was a successful firing exercise and there was not a single accident during the whole exercise . Induction of New Tanks . The Sherman tanks were in use of 24 Cavalry till 1963 . In March 1964 , the unit got the first complement of M 48 ( Patton ) tanks . Rann of Katch And Capture of Biar Bet . In April 1965 , 24 cavalry got its first opportunity to put its high standard of professional training and efficiency to the test of combat and prove itself in the battle field . There was an order on Apr 17 to make a manoeuvre of over 800 miles towards Pakistan ’ s south border in the Rann of Kutch and to conduct the first tactical manoeuvre and tank assault in the history of the Pakistan Army . April 26 , 1965 will always remain a significant day in the history of the Pakistan Armored Corps as it was on this day that a squadron of 24 Cavalry mounted a tank attack on territory in occupation of India . It was the first attack of its kind since Independence on a heavily defended enemy position called Biar Bet and captured it after a grim battle in which its officers and men showed unusual gallantry . While stationed at Lahore under Headquarters 10 Division , the regiment detached A Squadron for deployment under Headquarters 8 Division in Chhor Sector . Later , A Squadron along with 2 FF , under command 6 Brigade , attacked and captured Biar Bet . Khem Karan September 1965 . The unit was under command 1 Armoured Division at Raiwind . As part of 5 Armored Brigade , it took part in operations across Rohi Nullah in Kasur Sector . In this operation by significant personal gallantry , Major Khadim Hussain destroyed three enemy tanks with an abandoned recoilless rifle and was awarded with Sitara - i - Jurat . Collective Training . The regiment moved out for collective training on 31 Oct 1966 . This training was concentrated as usual at the troop level . Iranian Army Officers visited the regiment in training area on 7 Nov 1966 and were visibly impressed by the high standard of operational readiness displayed by all ranks . A demonstration was also given to Staff College students at Ranges on 22 Nov 1966 . This process of exercises continued and built up to regimental exercise . Participation in Pakistan Day Parade . The major event that the regiment participated in early 1968 was the Pakistan Day Parade . The RHQ and A Squadron participated in the Joint Services Pakistan Day Parade as a mechanized column from Armoured Corps . The turn out and formation of the regiment was commended by all spectators and the mechanized column was one of the most impressive spectacles of the parade . Motto of the Regiment . " We shall live and die for the glory of Pakistan "