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Latest revision as of 15:28, 14 December 2019
14 South African Infantry Battalion | |
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Active | 1 January 1994 |
Country | South Africa |
Branch | South Africa Army |
Type | Motorised infantry |
Part of | South African Army Infantry Formation |
Garrison/HQ | Mthatha, Eastern Cape |
Motto(s) | Courage Sans Peur (Courage without Fear) |
Equipment | Mamba APC |
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10 South African Infantry Battalion is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army.
History
14 SAI was established on January 1, 1994 at Umtata, Eastern Cape as a result of the amalgamation of Transkei Defence Force into the SANDF. 14 SAI marked freedom of entry into Mthatha on 30 July 2011 in which the Mayor of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, officiated.
SANDF's Motorised Infantry
SANDF's Motorised Infantry is transported mostly by Samil trucks, Mamba APC's or other un-protected 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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The original article can be found at 14 South African Infantry Battalion and the edit history here.