Walvis Bay Commando

Walvis Bay Commando was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army. It formed part of the South African Army Infantry Formation as well as the South African Territorial Reserve.

Walvis Bay Commando
Active-1994
Country South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleLight Infantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Corps
Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQWalvis Bay

History

Origin

Operations

With the SADF

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

Disbandment

This unit with any remaining South African units left in Namibia by 1994 was disbanded after the enclave of Walvis Bay was handed over to the new Namibian government. This followed bilateral discussions and a transitional Joint Administrative Authority to administer the territory.[1][2]

Unit Insignia
SADF era Walvis Bay Commando insignia

Leadership
Leadership
From Honorary Colonels To
From Commanding Officers To
From Regimental Sergeants Major To

References
  1. http://www.sahistory.org.za/dated-event/walvis-bay-handed-over-namibia
  2. Baker, D. Jodaan, E. South Africa and Contemporary Counterinsurgency Roots, Practices , Prospects UCT Press 2010, ISBN 978-1-91989-533-8

See also
  • South African Commando System


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