15 Corps was first raised pre-independence on 12 Jan 1916 at Port Said in Egypt. After independence, the Corps was re-raised in 1955 at Udhampur and made responsible for security of complete state of J&K. Subsequently on raising of HQ Northern Command the Corps shifted to its present location at Badami Bagh, Cantt Srinagar in 1972.
15 Corps also known as "Chinar Corps", derives its name from the formation sign of a Chinar leaf with a battle axe on it.
Since independence 15 Corps has kept vigil over the Line of Control in J&K and has been instrumental in saving Kashmir from evil designs of our enemy. Gallant soldiers of Chinar Corps bravely fought all the wars post-independence in 1965, 1971 and 1999 and have been fighting the menace of terrorism since late 1980's. Return of peace and prosperity in Kashmir valley has been achieved due to the dedication, courage and hard work of the troops under command of 15 Corps. The Corps has excelled in all operations it has undertaken and has an enviable record of gallantry. Gallant actions of brave soldiers of Chinar Corps continue to be recorded in the annals of military history in gold. Pre-independence, Corps was awarded 06 Victoria Cross, 03 Military Cross and 01 Distinguished Service Order. After independence, 15 Corps has won 13 Param Vir Chakras, 83 Maha Vir Chakras, 281 Shaurya Chakras, 13 Ashok Chakras, 61 Kirti Chakras, 473 Vir Chakras, 05 Param Vishist Seva Medal, 13 Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, 28 Ati Vishist Seva Medal, 47 Yudh Seva Medal, 1694 Sena Medal, and 95 Vishist Seva Medal through 2008.
On 12 January 2008 the Indian Army's 15 Corps, which is in charge of the defence of the Line of Control (LoC), observed their 93rd Raising Day at their headquarters in Srinagar by remembering the deceased soldiers. 15 Corps celebrated its 93rd raising day at Srinagar with traditional enthusiasm at a solemn and austere ceremony at Badami Bagh Cantonment. GOC, 15 Corps Lt Gen Mukesh Sabharwal laid floral wreath at the Corps War Memorial on behalf of all ranks of 15 Corps as a mark of respect to all martyrs who laid down their lives in the call of duty. A special philatelic cancellation ceremony and photo exhibition organised at Badami Bagh Cantt, was attended by large number of senior civil and military dignitaries as part of day long celebrations. His Excellency Lt Gen S K Sinha (Retd), the Governor of J&K released the special cover on the occasion.
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