Umkhonto Field Engineer Regiment
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The Umkhonto Field Engineer Regiment (formerly 19 Field Engineer Regiment) is a regiment of the South African Army Engineer Formation. The unit is based in Durban with the HQ being at Old Fort Military Base, Lord's Grounds . As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.
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Umkhonto Field Engineer Regiment | |
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Active | 1970 - |
Country | South Africa |
Allegiance | |
Branch | |
Type | Military engineering |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | South African Army Engineer Formation Army Conventional Reserve |
Garrison/HQ | Lord's Grounds, Durban 29°51′1.7454″S 31°1′22.08″E |
Nickname(s) | 19 Field |
Motto(s) | First in, Last out |
Colors | Guardsman Red and Oxford Blue[1] |
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Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col N.A. Bushula |
Insignia | |
Collar Badge | Bursting grenade with nine flames |
Beret Colour | Oxford blue |
Engineers Company Emblems | |
Engineers Beret Bar circa 1992 |
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The role of the Engineers is to maintain mobility and serviceability of own forces and counter mobility of enemy forces. Tasks include bridging, water purification, obstacles, demolition, infrastructure repair and development.