15 CORPS
15 CORPS The 15 Corps was first established in 1942, as part of the British Indian Army, during World War II. XV Corps (British India) was first formed from Headquarters Assam and Bengal Presidency District HQ on March 30 1942, to defend Bengal, under the command of Eastern Army. It was disbanded in 1945. The Corps was reestablished after India gained independence, as part of the Indian Army. As of 2004, it is based at Srinagar. It consists of 19th Infantry Division headquartered at Baramulla; 28th Infantry Division headquartered at Gurez and Artillery brigade. The sleeve patch of this Corps is red horizontal striped patch intersected with a white stripe in the background with a green ‘Chinar’ leaf and battle axe in the foreground.