14 South African Infantry Battalion[1] is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army.
| 14 South African Infantry Battalion | |
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 14 SAI emblem | |
| Active | 1 January 1994 to present |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Branch |  South African 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 |
| Insignia | |
| Company level insignia |  |
History edit
Origin edit
14 SAI[2] was established on 1 January 1994, at Umtata, Eastern Cape as a result of the amalgamation of Transkei Defence Force into the SANDF.[3] [4]
Amalgamation edit
Another unit, 13 SAI was amalgamated with 14 SAI by the late 1990s.
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13 SAI emblem, 13 SAI was amalgamated with 14 SAI
Freedom of the city edit
14 SAI marked freedom of entry into Mthatha on 30 July 2011 in which the Mayor of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, officiated.
Insignia edit
Previous Dress Insignia edit
Current Dress Insignia edit
SANDF's Motorised Infantry edit
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 edit
| From | Honorary Colonel | To |
| From | Officer Commanding | To |
| 2010 | Lt Col T.D. Oss | c. nd |
| From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To
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Notes edit
References edit
- ^ "Fact file: 14 SA Infantry Battalion". 2 March 2010.
- ^ 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
- ^ "WATCH: SANDF members injured after vehicle hits barricade".
- ^ "Dept selects candidates for military programme". 26 March 2013.
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