Wynberg Commando

Wynberg Commando
Wynberg Commando emblem
Founded	1962 (1962)
Disbanded	1997 (1997)
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	Wynberg
Motto	Semper vigilans (Always watchful)

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

History

Origin

This unit was one of several 'urban commandos' which were established in 1962, when the Army's focus was on internal security. It was transferred from the Commandos to the Citizen Force (South African Infantry Corps) in August 1983, and renamed 'Wynberg Battalion'. The battalion was disbanded in 1997.

Operations

With the SADF

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

With the SANDF

Disbandment

This unit was disbanded as part of a scaling-down of the Citizen Force in 1997.

Unit Insignia

SADF era Wynberg Commando insignia

Leadership

Leadership

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

See also

• South African Commando System