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101 Battalion (South Africa)
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For the Libyan unit, see 101 Battalion (Libya). For other uses, see 101st Battalion (disambiguation).
101 Battalion (pronounced as one-o-one Battalion) was a quick-reaction unit of the South West African Territorial Force, composed of black and white commissioned and enlisted personnel.
Quick Facts 35/101 Battalion, Active ...
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![]() SWATF 101 Battalion emblem | |
Active | 1976-1989 |
Disbanded | 1989 |
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Type | Motorised Infantry |
Part of | South West African Territorial Force |
Garrison/HQ | Ondangwa, Etale, Rundu (17°57′55″S 19°43′56″E) |
Equipment | Casspir, Buffalo, Kwêvoël and Bedford Trucks |
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Colonel of the Regiment | Commandant Welgemoed |
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Part of the South West African Territorial Force | ![]() |
SWATF 101 Battalion beret badge | ![]() |
101 Battalion Beret showing Unit Badge and Infantry Bar | ![]() |
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