Jacobsdal Commando

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Jacobsdal Commando
File:SADF era Jacobsdal Commando emblem.jpg
Jacobsdal Commando emblem
CountryFile:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleLight Infantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Corps
Army Territorial Reserve, Group 26
Garrison/HQJacobsdal
MottoKyk op (Look up)

Jacobsdal 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.

History

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Origins

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With the Orange Free State Republic

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Operations during the Anglo Boer War
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The Commando was present at the Battle of Graspan

With the UDF

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By 1902 all Commando remnants were under British military control and disarmed.

By 1912, however previous Commando members could join shooting associations.

By 1940, such commandos were under control of the National Reserve of Volunteers.

These commandos were formally reactivated by 1948.

File:UDF era National Reserve of Volunteers shoulder tab.jpg
UDF era National Reserve of Volunteers shoulder tab

With the SADF

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During this era, the commando was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.

The unit resorted under the command of Group 26.

With the SANDF

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Disbandment
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This unit, along with all other Commando units was disbanded after a decision by South African President Thabo Mbeki to disband all Commando Units.[1][2] The Commando system was phased out between 2003 and 2008 "because of the role it played in the apartheid era", according to the Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula.[3]

Unit Insignia

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SADF era Jacobsdal Commando insignia
SADF era Jacobsdal Commando insignia

Leadership

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References

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See also

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