| 词条 | 15 South African Infantry Battalion |
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|unit_name=15 South African Infantry Battalion | image=15 SAI shoulder flash.png | image_size = 200 |caption=15 SAI emblem |dates= 1994 to present |country={{ZAF}} |allegiance= |branch={{army|South Africa}} |type=Motorised infantry |role= |size= |command_structure=South African Infantry Formation |garrison= Thohoyandou, Limpopo |garrison_label= |nickname= |patron= |motto= |colors= Elephant |colors_label= Superimposed on a Western European-traditional-shape shield, top half green and bottom half black, an elephant's head.[1] |march= |mascot= |equipment= |equipment_label= |battles= |anniversaries= |decorations= |battle_honours= |battle_honours_label= |disbanded= |website= |commander1= |commander1_label= |commander2= |commander2_label= |commander3= |commander3_label= |commander4= |commander4_label= |notable_commanders= |identification_symbol= |identification_symbol_label= Company level insignia |identification_symbol_2= |identification_symbol_2_label= |identification_symbol_3= |identification_symbol_3_label= |identification_symbol_4= |identification_symbol_4_label= }} 15 South African Infantry Battalion is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army. HistoryOriginThis battalion was established in 1994 from the ranks of the former Venda Defence Force.[1][2] The unit badge reflects its location. Thohoyandou means “head of the elephant”. Operational CommandThe unit resorted for operational purposes under the command of the Soutpansberg Military Area. InsigniaPrevious Dress InsigniaCurrent Dress InsigniaSANDF's Motorised InfantrySANDF'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{{Post-start|caption=Leadership|float=}}{{Post-header|post-name=Honorary Colonel}}{{Post-header|post-name=Officer Commanding}}{{Post-member|from-date=2003|post-incumbent=Col Xolisa Poni|to-date={{circa|nd}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=2004|post-incumbent=Lt Col Johannes Foke|to-date={{circa|nd}}}}{{Post-header|post-name=Regimental Sergeants Major}}{{Post-end}}References1. ^1 {{cite book|last1=Engelbrecht|first1=Leon|title=A guide to the SANDF - unpublished manuscript|year=2007|location=Johannesburg|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=138&func=select&id=4|page=Chapter 9C, p.8}} {{portal|South Africa}}{{SA Army Units}}{{SouthAfrica-mil-stub}}2. ^Grundy, K.W. Soldiers without politics, Blacks in the South African Armed Forces, Perspectives on Southern Africa, 33, University of California Press, Berkley. {{ISBN|0-520-04710-9}} AACR2 3 : Infantry battalions of South Africa|Infantry regiments of South Africa|Military units and formations established in 1994 |
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