Koeberg Commando

Koeberg Commando
File:SADF era Koeberg Battalion insignia.jpg
Founded	1964 (1964)
Disbanded	14 February 2003
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	Republic of South Africa Republic of South Africa
Branch	South African Army South African Army
Type	Infantry
Role	Light Infantry
Size	One Battalion
Part of	South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQ	Koeberg

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

Origin

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

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.

Unit Insignia

SADF era Koeberg Commando insignia

SADF era Koeberg Commando insignia

See also

• South African Commando System