Recife Commando

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Recife Commando
Recife Commando emblem
Country South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleLight Infantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Corps
Army Territorial Reserve, Group 6
Garrison/HQCape Recife, Port Elizabeth

Recife 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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Origin

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Operations

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With the SADF

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The unit resorted under the command of Group 6.

Amalgamation
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The small Fort Frederick Commando was amalgamated with this unit in 1994.

With the SANDF

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Disbandment
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This new 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 Recife Commando insignia
SADF era Recife Commando insignia

Leadership

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References

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See also

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