1 Special Training Unit
1 Special Training Unit was a physical training of the South African Infantry.
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 SADF 1 Special Training Unit emblem | |
| Country |  South Africa |
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| Type | Infantry Training |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | South African Army Infantry Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Diskobolos, Kimberly |
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Origin
1 Special Training Unit had a similar function as the World War 2 era PT Branch but for the South Africa Coloured Corps recruits.
The badge was based on Doc (Lt Col) Danie Cravens Physical Training Brigade at Kimberly during World War 2, the aim to build up under nourished and understrength recruits (as a result of the great Depression) The badge represented the Greek discus thrower (Diskobolus) from which the base and the post office got its name.
Insignia
SADF 1 Special Training Unit insignia
References
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