Regiment University of Stellenbosch

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Regiment University of Stellenbosch
SADF Regiment University of Stellenbosch emblem.jpg
SADF Regiment University of Stellenbosch
Active1960 to 1970
CountryFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeReserve Anti-Aircraft
Part of South African Army Infantry Formation
Army Conventional Reserve
Garrison/HQ Stellenbosch
Company level insignia SA Army Company Insignia.png
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar circa 1992
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar SA motorised infantary beret bar.jpg
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar

Regiment University of Stellenbosch was an infantry 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 Infantry Corps.

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History

Origins

In the late 1950s in South Africa, military units were attached to each large university. The University of Stellenbosch acquired an infantry capability transferred from the previous Regiment Tobie Muller itself dating from November 1953.

The regiment was renamed in January 1960. [1] 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.

Operations

The Regiment was deployed for border duty in South West Africa as well as for internal unrest mainly in the Cape Province throughout the 1970s.

Regimental Emblems

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References

  1. Scientia Militaria: South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 10. Nr 1 1980