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Koeberg Commando

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Koeberg Commando
Founded1964; 60 years ago (1964)
Disbanded14 February 2003
Country South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleLight Infantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Corps
Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQKoeberg

Koeberg Commando, later Koeberg Battalion, was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army. It formed part of the South African Infantry Corps .

History

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Origin

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Bellville Commando was renamed Durbanville Commando in 1964 and subsequently Koeberg Commando in 1969. The unit was transferred from the Commandos to the Citizen Force (South African Infantry Corps) in August 1983, and renamed 'Koeberg Battalion'.


With the SADF

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During this era, the unit was mainly involved in area force protection, cordon and search operations assisting the local police.

This unit resorted under the command of Group 1.

With the SANDF

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Disbandment
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Unit Insignia

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SADF era Koeberg Commando insignia
SADF era Koeberg Commando insignia

Leadership

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References

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See also

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