The regiment takes its name from the historic North-West Frontier, a former province of British India and later Pakistan (present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).

[9] Fifteen of the modern Frontier Force Regiment's 52 battalions trace their origins back to British Indian Army units, as tabulated below.

The museum's collection includes medals, weapons, dress and insignia, portraits and flags, history books, albums, paintings, cutlery and musical instruments.

This was originally erected at Kohat by Field Marshal William Birdwood on 23 October 1924 in the memory of those killed in World War I,[17] but in 1964 on the orders of the then Commander-in-Chief General Muhammad Musa, it was moved to Abbottabad.

A Roll of Honour is displayed around the memorial on plates, and wreath-laying ceremonies are held on important national days and by visitors.

[23] However, the operation did not produce the hoped-for results, and following a period of escalating clashes between Indian and Pakistani troops and irregulars from April to September, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 began.

Also known as the Second Kashmir War (the first having been fought in 1947), the five-week conflict led to territorial gains and losses, and caused thousands of casualties, on both sides,[24] before ending in a United Nations mandated ceasefire[25] followed by Russian mediation.

[26] The Frontier Force Regiment's units participated in the war in all active sectors along the Indo-Pakistani border, including Kashmir, Chhamb, Sialkot, Lahore, Khemkaran and Rajasthan.

[28][29] The 3rd FF Battalion, while defending the border opposite Maharajke, was run over by the Indian Army's armoured division.

[33] The 1st SP Field Artillery, while providing fire support in the battle of Chawinda, lost their commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Rehman.

[35] In 1971, following a divisive election result, civil war broke out in the former East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) between the West Pakistani administrative authorities and the majority local population.

India, to where many of East Pakistan's exiled political leaders and refugees from the fighting had fled, provided support for the dissidents including arming and training a Bangladeshi irregular force (the Mukti Bahini).

The 31st FF, Pakistan's first national service battalion, raised in November 1971 just before the war, was deployed at Lahore and in the Khemkaran Sector.

In the Sulemanki sector, the 6th FF gained fame when it captured the Beriwala Bridge on Sabuna Drain on 3 December[45] and repulsed five attempts by opposition forces to retake it.

[48][49] As a result of a vague demarcation of territory in the 1972 Simla Accord, both Pakistan and India lay claim to the Siachen Glacier, which lies in the eastern Karakorum mountain range at altitudes of up to 18,875 feet (5,753 m).

Following a period of tension, in April 1984 the Indian Army launched Operation Meghdoot with the aim of capturing the glacier.

[50] Pakistan responded in kind, but Indian troops had already occupied the major mountain passes west of the glacier and captured many strategic points.

[51] The conflict is remarkable for the harsh conditions under which it was fought—on average, one Pakistani soldier died every fourth day, with most of the casualties caused by the severe climate.

[59] The war ended after the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, agreed to call the troops back on 4 July 1999, after meeting with U.S President Bill Clinton.

From 1981 to 1988, the Piffer's mechanised infantry battalions were stationed at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, as part of a Pakistani armoured brigade allocated for the defence of the Islamic holy land.

[55] However, the brigade was withdrawn after the Government of Pakistan was unable to accede to a Saudi request that only Sunnis be included in the troops sent to their land.

Deploying up to 5,500 troops in a strictly defensive role,[62][63] the Pakistani contingent included the 63rd FF Battalion, which was stationed at Tabuk and Arar until the cessation of hostilities.

The recipients of Nishan-e-Haider from the Frontier Force Regiment are: When the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 broke out, Major Muhammad Akram was commanding a company of 4th FF Battalion.

On the opposite side India had an Infantry brigade with the support of a tank squadron which were making way for the 20th Mountain Division.

Shabbir Sharif repelled repeated counterattacks by the opposing forces for the next three days and nights and kept strategically better position, holding two Indian battalions at bay.

Piffers who received Hilal-i-Jur'at are: Sitara-e-Jurat is the third highest military award given for valour to Armed forces personnel of Pakistan.

Piffers who received Sitara-e-Jurat are: 23rd FF (for Rajistan Sadehwala sector 1965) (SJ & Bar) (1965&1971) The Victoria Cross is the highest battle order of Britain, awarded for valour.

The Frontier Force regiment still maintains the lineage of its predecessor regiments so this award was received by following Piffers:[81] The Order of British India was awarded by the Viceroy of India for long, faithful and honourable service by Viceroy's Commissioned (i.e. native Indian) Officers in the Indian Army.

Piffers who received the military division of the MBE are: The motto of the regiment is Labbaik, an Arabic word, which means Here I Come.

The official meaning of this motto is:[87] —making all preparations required for going to battle, and putting ones heart and soul into the endeavour, aimed at achieving the assigned mission.Piffers wear the same basic khaki uniform as in other regiments in the Pakistan Army, although the rank colour differs with Piffer personnel wearing rank insignia that are black with a red background.