Regiment Paul Kruger

Regiment Paul Kruger
SANDF Regiment Paul Kruger emblem
Active 1954-present
Country South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
Type Infantry
Role Motorised Infantry/Internal Stability
Size One battalion
Part of South African Infantry Formation
Army Conventional Reserve
Garrison/HQ Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
Motto(s) Ons sal oorwin (We shall overcome)
Insignia
Company level Insignia
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar circa 1992
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar

Regiment Paul Kruger [1] is a South African Army reserve motorised infantry unit named after former Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek president, Paul Kruger.

History

Regiment Paul Kruger was raised in 1954 as a motorised infantry unit and was initially headquartered in Krugersdorp.

Name change

By 1960 the unit was renamed Regiment Wes Rand. This was however reverted by 1964.

Garrison

The units HQ moved to Randfontein around 1972, about 20 kilometers away.

Regimental colours

The units eagle symbol depicted the old Transvaal Republican era.

Previous dress insignia

SADF era Regiment President Kruger

Current dress insignia

SANDF era Infantry Formation insignia

Deployments and training

The regiment has been deployed as part of the SANDF throughout Africa, Burundi, DRC; in support of United Nations and African Union peacekeepinh mandates. All members of the Regiment are volunteers, with employment in the civilian roles, they fulfil their responsibilities and duties on top of their duties and responsibilities to their families and employers.

Leadership

Leadership
From Honorary Colonel To
From Officer Commanding To
From Regimental Sergeants Major To


Honorary Colonel

  • Colonel Jacques Jean-Marie Julienne (2012)[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12893:fact-file-regiment-paul-kruger&catid=79:fact-files&Itemid=159
  2. ↑ http://www.army.mil.za/news/news%202012/aug_12/gender_non_racial_non_sexists.htm
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