15 South African Infantry Battalion

October 2019 January 2015 15 South African Infantry Battalion. 15 SAI shoulder flash.png 200 15 SAI emblem 1994 to present South Africa Motorised infantry South African Infantry Formation Thohoyandou, Limpopo Elephant Superimposed on a Western European-traditional-shape shield, top half green and bottom half black, an elephant's head.Engelbrecht Leon A guide to the SANDF - unpublished manuscript 2007 Johannesburg http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=138&func=select&id=4 Chapter 9C, p.8 200px Company level insignia 15 South African Infantry Battalion is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army. History Origin This battalion was established in 1994 from the ranks of the former Venda Defence Force.Grundy, K.W. Soldiers without politics, Blacks in the South African Armed Forces, Perspectives on Southern Africa, 33, University of California Press, Berkeley. 0-520-04710-9 AACR2 The unit badge reflects its location. Thohoyandou means "head of the elephant". Operational Command The unit resorted for operational purposes under the command of the Soutpansberg Military Area. Insignia Previous Dress Insignia thumb|center|800px|SANDF early era 15 SAI insignia Current Dress Insignia thumb|center|500px|SANDF era Infantry Formation insignia SANDF's Motorised Infantry SANDF's Motorised Infantry is transported mostly by SAMIL Trucks, Mamba Mk3 Armoured Personnel Carriers or other un-protected motor vehicles. SAMIL 20, SAMIL 50 and SAMIL 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 Leadership yes == Honorary Colonel == No known incumbents == Officer Commanding == 2003 nd Col Xolisa Poni 2004 nd Lt Col Johannes Foke == Regimental Sergeants Major == No known incumbents References South Africa Category:Infantry battalions of South Africa Category:Infantry regiments of South Africa Category:Military units and formations established in 1994