Umzimvubu Regiment

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ActiveFebruary 2016 (2016-02) – present
Country South Africa
TypeMotorised infantry
Umzimvubu Regiment
ActiveFebruary 2016 (2016-02) – present
Country South Africa
Branch South African Army
TypeMotorised infantry
Part ofSouth African Army Infantry Formation
Garrison/HQUmzimvubu, Eastern Cape
AnniversariesFebruary 2016 (founded)[1]
EquipmentMamba APC
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Roger A. Keeton
Insignia
Company level insignia

Umzimvubu Regiment is the first South African Army Reserve unit created after the 1994 elections.[2][3]

There has been some controversy about the handling of a call-up of members of the regiment for Operation Prosper which has garnered national attention.[4][2][5][6][7][8][9][10]

SANDF's Motorised Infantry

SANDF's Motorised Infantry is transported mostly by Samil trucks, Mamba APC's or other unprotected motor vehicles. Samil 20, 50 and 100 trucks transport soldiers, towing guns, and carrying equipment and supplies. Samil trucks are all-wheel drive, in order to have vehicles that function reliably in extremes of weather and terrain. Motorised infantry have an advantage in mobility allowing them to move to critical sectors of the battlefield faster, allowing better response to enemy movements, as well as the ability to outmaneuver the enemy.

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