Umvoti Mounted Rifles
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The Umvoti Mounted Rifles (named after the Umvoti River) is an armoured regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit. It is part of the South African Army Armour Formation and is based in the town of Pinetown.
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Umvoti Mounted Rifles | |
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Active | 16 May 1864 to present (160 years) |
Country | South Africa |
Allegiance | |
Branch | |
Type | Armoured Car Regiment |
Size | One Battalion |
Part of | South African Armoured Formation Army Conventional Reserve |
Garrison/HQ | Pinetown |
Patron | King Zwelithini Goodwill ka Bhekuzulu |
Motto(s) | Toujours Pret (Always Ready)[1] |
Anniversaries | 16 May (Regimental Day) |
Equipment | Rooikat armoured fighting vehicle |
Battle honours |
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Website | http://www.umrhistory.com/ |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col M.S.C. Magigaba |
Insignia | |
Beret Colour | Black |
Armour Squadron emblems | |
Armour beret bar circa 1992 |
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