10 South African Infantry Battalion

10 South African Infantry Battalion[1] is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army.

10 South African Infantry Battalion
10 SAI emblem
Active1 January 1994 to present
Country South Africa
Branch South African Army
TypeMotorised infantry
Part ofSouth African Army Infantry Formation
Garrison/HQMafikeng, North-West Province
Motto(s)Respice Finem!
EquipmentMamba APC
Insignia
Company level insignia
Bophuthatswana Defence Force Beret Bar pre 1992
SANDF type 2 Infantry Beret bar 1992 - 2003

History

10 SAI[2] was established on 1 January 1994, at Mafikeng, Northwest Province as a result of the amalgamation of infantry elements of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force into the SANDF.

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.


Leadership
Leadership
From Honorary Colonel To
From Officer Commanding To
2015 Lt Col Charles Xapa c. nd
From Regimental Sergeants Major To

Insignia

Previous Dress Insignia
SANDF early era 10 SAI insignia

Current Dress Insignia
SANDF era Infantry Formation insignia

Notes

    References
    1. http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6918:fact-file-10-sa-infantry-battalion&catid=79:fact-files&Itemid=159
    2. Grundy, K.W. Soldiers without politics, Blacks in the South African Armed Forces, Perspectives on Southern Africa, 33, University of California Press, Berkeley. ISBN 0-520-04710-9 AACR2


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