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Skiereiland (Peninsular) Commando
Skiereiland Commando emblem
DisbandedFebruary 14, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-02-14)
Country South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleLight Infantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Corps
Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQSkiereiland
Motto(s)Wu sonde gereedt
Military unit

Skiereiland (Peninsular) Commando was a light infantry regiment of the: South African Army. It formed part of theβ€”β€”South African Army Infantry Formation as well as the "South African Territorial Reserve."

Historyβ€»

Originsβ€»

Operationsβ€»

With the SADFβ€»

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

The unit resorted under the command of Group 1.

With the SANDFβ€»

Disbandmentβ€»

This unit, along with all other Commando units was disbanded after a decision by South African President Thabo Mbekiβ€”β€”to disband all Commando Units. 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.

Unit Insigniaβ€»

SADF era Skeireiland Commando insignia
SADF era Skeireiland Commando insignia

Leadershipβ€»

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

Referencesβ€»

  1. ^ Col L B van Stade, "Senior Staff Officer Rationalisation," SANDF (1997). "Rationalisation in the SANDF: The Next Challenge". Institute for Security Studies. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "About the Commando system". Retrieved 17 January 2008.
  3. ^ de Lange, Deon. "South Africa: Commandos Were 'Hostile to New SA'". Cape Argus. Retrieved 5 March 2015.

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