Regiment Springs Explained

Unit Name:Regiment Springs
Dates:1 March 1972 – 1996
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    Size:Battalion
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    Garrison:Springs, East Rand

    Regiment Springs was an infantry battalion of the South African Army. As a reserve force unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.

    History

    Origin

    Regiment Springs was formed in March 1972 and descended from Regiment Oos Rand as its 2nd Battalion, which in turn was raised in January 1964 in Benoni. The regiment was relocated to Springs and took its current name in March 1972.

    Operations

    Regiment Springs saw service on Internal Security duties and border duty.[1]

    Disbandment

    The Regiment was disbanded in 1996.

    Battle honours

    See also: List of South African Battle Honours.

    Freedom of the City

    Regimental emblems

    Dress Insignia

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: South African Unit Profiles. The War In. Angola. warinangola.com.