Regiment Springs was an

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of the

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. As a reserve force unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States

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unit.

History

Origin

Regiment Springs was formed in March 1972 and descended from

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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.

Disbandment

The Regiment was disbanded in 1996.

Battle honours

Freedom of the City

Leadership

Regimental emblems

Dress Insignia

Roll of Honour

References

{{SA Army Units Infantry regiments of South Africa Military units and formations of South Africa in the Border War Military units and formations established in 1972 South African Army