Regiment Oos Rand
| Regiment East Rand | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1 January 1960 |
| Country |
 South Africa |
| Branch |
 South African Army |
| Type | Internal Stability |
| Garrison/HQ | Benoni, Germiston |
| Insignia | |
| Company level Insignia |
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| SA Motorised Infantry beret bar circa 1992 |
 SA Motorised Infantry beret bar |
Regiment East Rand is a reserve infantry battalion of the South African Army. The unit was intended initially to be predominantly an Afrikaans speaking citizen force. As a reserve force unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.
History
From 1976 to 1979, Regiment East Rand called up members for the border war. From 1983 onward, Regiment East Rand was involved in internal stability and township control. Today Regiment East Rand, is a typical reserve motorised infantry battalion. Regiment East Rand is also involved with Operation Corona, an continuous anti poaching operation in the Kruger National Park.[1]
Training
Regiment East Rand specialised in 81 mm Mortar platoons, Medics, Signals and Drivers
References
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