14 South African Infantry Battalion
| 14 South African Infantry Battalion | |
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| Active | 1 January 1994 |
| 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 Inisgnia |  |
14 South African Infantry Battalion[1] is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army.
History
14 SAI[2] was established on January 1, 1994, at Umtata, Eastern Cape as a result of the amalgamation of Transkei Defence Force into the SANDF. 14 SAI marked freedom of entry into Mthatha on 30 July 2011 in which the Mayor of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, officiated. Another unit, 13 SAI was amalgamated with 14 SAI.
Insignia
Previous Dress Insignia
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14 SAI beret badge -
13 SAI emblem, 13 SAI was amalgamated with 14 SAI
Current Dress Insignia
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SANDF Infantry wide shoulder flash
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.
Notes
References
- ^ http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6919:14-sa-infantry-battalion&catid=79:fact-files&Itemid=159
- ^ Grundy, K.W. Soldiers without politics, Blacks in the South African Armed Forces, Perspectives on Southern Afrca, 33, University of California Press, Berkley. ISBN 0-520-04710-9 AACR2
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