Secunda 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.
Secunda Commando | |
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Allegiance | |
Branch | |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Light Infantry |
Size | One Battalion |
Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve, Group 12 |
Garrison/HQ | Secunda |
Origin
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Operations
With the SADF
During this era the unit was mainly involved in area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the local police.
The unit resorted under the command of Group 12.
With the SANDF
Disbandment
This 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]
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From | Honorary Colonels | To |
From | Commanding Officers | To |
From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
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