Umzimvubu Regiment

Umzimvubu Regiment
Active	February 2016 (2016-02) – present
Country	South Africa
Branch	South African Army
Type	Motorised infantry
Part of	South African Army Infantry Formation
Garrison/HQ	Umzimvubu, Eastern Cape
Anniversaries	February 2016 (founded)[1]
Equipment	Mamba 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]

Controversy

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.

Leadership

Leadership

From	Honorary Colonel	To
From	Officer Commanding	To
February 2016	Lt Col Roger A. Keeton	10 April 2024
From	Regimental Sergeants Major	To

Notes

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