| 词条 | 2 South African Infantry Battalion |
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|unit_name=2 South African Infantry Battalion |image=SADF 2 SAI emblem.jpg |caption=2 SAI emblem |dates=1 January 1962 to present |country={{ZAF}} |allegiance= |branch={{army|South Africa}} |type=Motorised infantry |role= |size= |command_structure=South African Infantry Formation |garrison=Walvis Bay previous Zeerust |garrison_label= |nickname= |patron= |motto=In Utrumque Paratus (Prepared for all situations) |colors= |colors_label= |march= |mascot= |equipment= |equipment_label= |battles=South African Border War |anniversaries= |decorations= |battle_honours=Angola 1975 |battle_honours_label= |disbanded= |flying_hours= |website= |commander1= |commander1_label= |commander2= |commander2_label= |commander3= |commander3_label= |commander4= |commander4_label= |notable_commanders= |aircraft_attack= |aircraft_bomber= |aircraft_electronic= |aircraft_fighter= |aircraft_helicopter= |aircraft_helicopter_attack= |aircraft_helicopter_cargo= |aircraft_helicopter_multirole= |aircraft_helicopter_observation= |aircraft_helicopter_transport= |aircraft_helicopter_trainer= |aircraft_helicopter_utility= |aircraft_interceptor= |aircraft_patrol= |aircraft_recon= |aircraft_trainer= |aircraft_transport= |aircraft_tanker= |identification_symbol= |identification_symbol_label= Company level insignia |identification_symbol_2= |identification_symbol_2_label= SA Motorised Infantry beret bar circa 1992 |identification_symbol_3= |identification_symbol_3_label= |identification_symbol_4= |identification_symbol_4_label= }} 2 South African Infantry Battalion is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army. HistoryOrigin: Walvis Bay and South West Africa2 SAI was established on January 1, 1962, at Walvis Bay a enclave of South Africa surrounded by South-West Africa (Namibia).[1] The first officer to command the battalion was Major G.N. Mcloughlin and the first RSM was WO1 J.A.J. Steenkamp.[1] Initially the base consisted of tents, but was later replaced by prefabricated buildings.[1] Basic training took place in the desert and running up Dune 7 became part of that regime.[1] Units ColoursThe unit was awarded its colours by the local municipality in 1969, and adopted the town's motto and flamingo emblem as a consequence. Freedom of Walvis BayOn 30th August 1974, the freedom of Walvis Bay was granted to 2 SAI. Mechanised BattlegroupWhile at Walvis Bay, 2 SAI was organised as a battlegroup when on the 1st October 1973, an armoured car subunit, D Squadron, from 1 Special Service Battalion's became a part of 2 SSB and subsequently 2 SAI.[2] An artillery battery, 43 Field Battery, was also added. This accounts for the unit insignia including at the top the number "2" in infantry colours, with the St Barbara's lightning flash representing the artillery in the middle and armour's old heraldic colours at the bottom. These elements and the Transport Park and quartermaster were based at Rooikop, a distance inland because of the rust at the coast. Training the fledgling SWATFSince 1981, national servicemen of the SWA Territorial Force were also trained by the battalion. Operations2 SAI first saw deployment to the South-West Africa/Angola border in 1968.[1] 2 SAI took part in Operation Savannah during 1975, when South African troops covertly involved themselves in the Angolan Civil War.[1] DisbandmentThe unit disbanded at the end of 1989 when Namibia gained independence. Reactivation in South AfricaPomfret, South AfricaOn the 1 July 1993, the unit was reformed at Pomfret from old members of 32 Battalion, it then resorted under Northern Cape Command.[1] Zeerust, South AfricaBy 1998, the unit was transferred to North West Command and then based in Zeerust. 2 SAI today: SANDF Motorised InfantryOn its reactivation back in South Africa, 2 SAI was transformed into a motorised infantry unit using mostly 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. LeadershipLeadership{{Post-start|caption=Leadership|float=}}{{Post-header|post-name=Honorary Colonel}}{{Post-header|post-name=Officer Commanding}}{{Post-member|from-date=1962|post-incumbent=Maj G.N. McLoughlin|to-date={{circa|1964}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1964|post-incumbent=Cmdt J.S. Haupt|to-date={{circa|1964}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1965|post-incumbent=Cmdt A.J. van Deventer|to-date={{circa|1968}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1968|post-incumbent=Cmdt C.F. Vermeulen|to-date={{circa|1970}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1970|post-incumbent=Cmdt A. Potgieter|to-date={{circa|1971}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1971|post-incumbent=Cmdt I.R. Gleeson|to-date={{circa|1972}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1972|post-incumbent=Cmdt D.S. du Toit|to-date={{circa|1976}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1976|post-incumbent=Cmdt W.G. Kritzinger|to-date={{circa|1977}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1978|post-incumbent=Cmdt J.L. Jordaan|to-date={{circa|1980}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1980|post-incumbent=Cmdt C.E. Le Roux|to-date={{circa|1980}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1981|post-incumbent=Cmdt F.J. van den Berg|to-date={{circa|1982}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1983|post-incumbent=Cmdt J. Coetzer|to-date={{circa|1983}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1984|post-incumbent=Cmdt J.M.R. van der Riet|to-date={{circa|1986}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1987|post-incumbent=Col T.J. van Schalkwyk|to-date={{circa|nd}}}}{{Post-header|post-name=Regimental Sergeants Major}}{{Post-member|from-date=1962|post-incumbent=WO1 J.A.J. Steenkamp|to-date=1965}}{{Post-member|from-date=1965|post-incumbent=WO1 P.J. Badenhorst|to-date=1970}}{{Post-member|from-date=1970|post-incumbent=WO1 P.H. Kieser|to-date=1970}}{{Post-member|from-date=1970|post-incumbent=WO1 J.J. Roberts|to-date=1972}}{{Post-member|from-date=1972|post-incumbent=WO1 J.H. Gagiano|to-date=1975}}{{Post-member|from-date=1975|post-incumbent=WO1 D.A. Vorster|to-date=1977}}{{Post-member|from-date=1976|post-incumbent=WO1 F.H. Smit|to-date=1981}}{{Post-member|from-date=1981|post-incumbent=WO1 S. Mew|to-date=1982}}{{Post-member|from-date=1983|post-incumbent=WO1 P.J. Steyn|to-date=1985}}{{Post-member|from-date=1986|post-incumbent=WO1 W.M. de Jager|to-date=nd}}{{Post-end}}InsigniaPrevious Dress InsigniaCurrent Dress InsigniaReferences1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 {{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6911:fact-file-2-sa-infantry-battalion&catid=79:fact-files&Itemid=159|title=Fact file: 2 SA Infantry Battalion|work=defenceWeb|accessdate=9 February 2014}} {{portal|South Africa}}{{SA Army Units}}2. ^http://www.saarmour.co.za/units 4 : Infantry battalions of South Africa|Infantry regiments of South Africa|Military units and formations of South Africa in the Border War|Military units and formations established in 1962 |
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