Regiment University of Pretoria

Last updated

Regiment University of Pretoria
SADF era Regiment University of Pretoria emblem.png
Regiment University of Pretoria emblem
Active1960-1974
CountryFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeArtillery
SizeRegiment
Part of South African Army Artillery Corps
Army Conventional Reserve
Garrison/HQ Pretoria
Insignia
Collar BadgeBursting grenade with seven flames
Beret ColourOxford Blue
Artillery Battery Emblems SANDF Artillery Battery emblems.jpg
Artillery Beret Bar circa 1992 SANDF Artillery Beret Bar.jpg

Regiment University of Pretoria was an artillery regiment of the South African Artillery. As a reserve unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit. It was part of the South African Army Artillery Corps.

Contents

Origin

In the 1950s in South Africa, military units were attached to each large university. The University of Pretoria acquired an artillery capability. The concept was for long term students to complete their obligatory military training in these units. Training would also be organised so as not to unduly interfere with university work.

1 Observation Battery

On 1 May 1950 an observation and sound measurement battery affiliated to the existing 1 Observation Battery was established at the University of Pretoria under a Captain L.J. Le Roux.

By 1957 this battery was renamed P Battery. When 1 Observation Battery was divided on 1 January 1960, the elements at the university was renamed the Regiment University of Pretoria (SAA).

Association with 17 Field Artillery Regiment

On 1 February 1974, the Regiment was renamed 17 Field Artillery Regiment and ended its close association with the university.

Insignia

Dress Insignia

The insignia in the middle depicts that of University of Pretoria Military Unit. UPMU formed circa 1981 and disbanded in circa 1990.

SADF era Regiment University of Pretoria insignia SADF era Regiment University of Pretoria insignia ver 2.jpg
SADF era Regiment University of Pretoria insignia

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South African Army</span> Branch of the South African National Defence Force

The South African Army is the principal land warfare force of South Africa, a part of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), along with the South African Air Force, South African Navy and South African Military Health Service. The Army is commanded by the Chief of the Army, who is subordinate to the Chief of the SANDF.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">State Artillery Regiment</span> Military unit

The State Artillery Regiment is a reserve artillery regiment of the South African Army.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pretoria Armour Regiment</span> Military unit

The Pretoria Armour Regiment is a reserve armoured regiment of the South African Army.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nelson Mandela Artillery Regiment</span> Reserve artillery regiment of the South African Army

The Nelson Mandela Artillery Regiment is a reserve artillery regiment of the South African Army and part of the South African Army Artillery Formation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">King Cetshwayo Artillery Regiment</span> Artillery regiment of the South African Army

The King Cetshwayo Artillery Regiment is an reserve artillery regiment of the South African Army.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South African Army Artillery Formation</span> Military unit

The South African Army Artillery Formation is the controlling entity of all South African Army artillery units. It draws much of its history from the South African Artillery, established in 1934 but with roots that reach back to 1921. The formation consists of both regular and reserve units. There is a separate South African Army Air Defence Artillery Formation that directs army anti-aircraft warfare units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Regiment Potchefstroom Universiteit</span> Military unit

Regiment Potchefstroom Universiteit is an artillery regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit. It is part of the South African Army Artillery Formation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">General Dan Pienaar Artillery Regiment</span> Military unit

The General Dan Pienaar Artillery Regiment is a reserve artillery regiment of the South African Army.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Autshumato Anti-Aircraft Regiment</span> Military unit

The Autshumato Anti-Aircraft Regiment is a reserve air defence artillery regiment of the South African Army.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steve Biko Artillery Regiment</span> Military unit

The Steve Biko Artillery Regiment is a airborne artillery regiment of the South African Artillery.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South African Army Air Defence Artillery Formation</span> Military unit

The South African Army Air Defence Artillery Formation is the controlling entity of all South African Army Air Defence Artillery units. This Formation consists of both regular and reserve units.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">7 Medium Artillery Regiment</span> Military unit

7 Medium Regiment was based in Benoni, South Africa, and was responsible for the training of soldiers allotted to Field and Medium Artillery.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">14 Field Artillery Regiment</span> Military unit

14 Artillery Regiment was a South African Artillery unit whose name was used twice. It was re-established in Potchefstroom in 1974 and was a full-time unit responsible for the training of Permanent Force and National Service personnel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">17 Field Artillery</span> Military unit

17 Field Artillery Regiment was a reserve South African Artillery unit.

Lt Col Mimy Matimbe is a gunner officer in the South African Army and was appointed as the first female Commanding Officer in the South African Army Artillery Formation when she took over command of 4 Artillery Regiment on 7 April 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Regiment University of Cape Town</span> Military unit

Regiment University of Cape Town was an artillery regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit. It was part of the South African Army Artillery Corps.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Regiment University of the Witwatersrand</span> Military unit

Regiment University of Witwatersrand was an artillery regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit. It was part of the South African Army Artillery Corps.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1 Locating Regiment</span> Military unit

1 Locating Regiment was an artillery locating regiment of the South African Artillery. The regiment provided divisional troops but was typically organized to allocate locating batteries to brigades.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2 Locating Regiment</span> Military unit

2 Locating Regiment was an artillery regiment of the South African Artillery. The regiment provided divisional troops but was typically organized to allocate locating batteries to brigades.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Regiment Universiteit Oranje-Vrystaat</span> South African artillery regiment

The Regiment Universiteit Oranje-Vrystaat was an artillery regiment of the South African Artillery. As a reserve unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit. It was part of the South African Army Artillery Corps.

References