South African Engineer Formation | |
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Active | 1982 to present |
Country | South Africa |
Branch | South African Army |
Type | Military engineering |
Role | To enhance mobility and survivability of own forces[1] |
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Colors | Guardsman Red and Oxford Blue[1] |
Commanders | |
General Officer Commanding | Brigadier General Charles Buyse |
Ceremonial chief | Chief of Staff Col G.H. Janse Van Vuuren |
Insignia | |
Collar Badge | Bursting grenade with nine flames |
Beret Colour | Oxford blue |
Engineers Company Emblems | |
Engineers Beret Bar circa 1992 |
The South African Army Engineer Formation is the controlling entity of all South African Army military engineering units. The Formation is currently commanded by the General Officer Commanding (GOC); Brigadier General C. Buyse