Regiment Molopo
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Regiment Molopo | |
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![]() Regiment Molopo emblem | |
Active | 1960-1996 |
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Branch |
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Type | Armoured Regiment |
Size | 800 people |
Part of | South African Armoured Corps Army Conventional Reserve |
Garrison/HQ | Zeerust Mafikeng, Potchefstroom |
Motto(s) | Gewapen maar Regverdig (Armed but Just) |
Equipment | Eland 90 armoured car |
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Insignia | |
Beret Colour | Black |
Armour Squadron emblems | ![]() |
Armour beret bar circa 1992 | ![]() |
Regiment Molopo was an armoured regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.
History[]
Origin[]
Regiment Molopo was raised in 1960 as an armoured regiment equipped with armoured cars. In 1986 Regiment Molopo was changed from an amoured car unit to a tank regiment.
Border War[]
Regiment Molopo saw active service in the South West Africa/Angola campaign.[1] The regiment participated in Operation Askari and Operation Moduler. It provided elements to combine with Regiment Mooirivier to form a composite unit of Olifant tanks under the command of Task Force Victor.
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Brigade affiliation[]
Regiment Molopo was affiliated with 73 Motorised Brigade from 1983 until 1991.
Disbandment[]
Regiment Molopo closed around 1995 and its memorabilia and colours were transferred to the Pretoria Regiment for safekeeping.[2]
Regimental symbols[]
Dress Insignia[]
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Unit colours[]
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Operations[]
Regiment Molopo participated in a number of operations including :
- Operation Askari
- Operation Moduler
Leadership[]
From | Honorary Colonel | To |
From | Officer Commanding | To |
1960 | Cmdt N.J. Oosthuizen | c. 1970 |
1970 | Cmdt J. du Rand | c. 1973 |
1974 | Cmdt G.L. Strydom | c. 1979 |
c. 1979 | Cmdt P.J. Bekker | c. 1979 |
c. 1980 | Cmdt T. du Preez Snyman | c. 1984 |
c. 1984 | Cmdt J van Loggerenberg | c. 1987 |
c. 1987 | Cmdt J.L.S. Schoeman | c. 1991 |
c. 1991 | Lt Col S.J. van Niekerk | c. 1995 |
c. 1996 | Cmdt C.J. Fourie | c. 1996 |
From | Regimental Sergeant Major | To |
c. 1960 | WO1 J.H. Hough | c. 1965 |
c. 1966 | WO1 D.J. Kotze | c. 1983 |
c. 1984 | WO1 J.A. Scholtz | c. 1987 |
c. 1988 | WO1 D.W. Reyneke | c. 1996 |
References[]
- South African Army
- Armoured regiments of South Africa
- Military units and formations established in 1960
- Military units and formations of South Africa in the Border War
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1991
- South African military stubs