Ian Deetlefs Explained
Maj Gen Ian Deetlefs (Rtd) served in the South African Army's Reserve Force from 19652003. He became the first of the South African National Defence Force in 1997.[1] He retired from the SANDF in 2003 and was succeeded by Maj Gen R.C. Andersen.[2]
Education
General Deetlefs matriculated from Maritzburg College in 1964. He studied Economics at the University of Natal (Durban) and graduated in 1971.
Military career
Gen Deetlefs has served with
- 1 Special Service Battalion (1 SSB) (B Company of 1 South African Infantry Battalion) (1SAI)
- Army Gymnasium
- 6 South African Infantry Battalion (6SAI)
- Natal Carbineers
- OC Umkomaas Commando
- OC Congella Regiment (Founding Member)[3]
- Natal Command (SSO) Citizen Force Liaison Officer
- First Chairman of the Reserve Force Council
- First Chief of Defence Reserves of the SANDF (Reporting to Chief SANDF) (Member of the Plenary Defence Staff Council (PDSC)) (Founder and Chairman of the Defence Reserve Board) (DRB)
As part of his responsibilities regularly briefed the of the SA Parliament.[4]
Civilian Career
Some of his work experience[5] includes
- Director of JSE listed Companies and various Private Companies
Honours and awards
Gen Deetlefs has been awarded the following:
Notes and References
- Web site: Ian Deetlefs - LinkedIn. linkedin.com. 26 March 2023.
- Book: Masilela . J.B. . Department of Defence Annual Report 2003-2004 . 2004 . Formeset Printers . Cape . 0621352543 . 53 . 22 October 2014.
- South African Military History Society . THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF DURBAN'S BATTLE OF CONGELLA . Military History Journal . 18. 1. Dec 2017. Udo Richard . Averweg . 26 March 2023 . samilitaryhistory.org.
- Web site: State of SANDF Reserves & Military Ombudsman . 26 March 2023 . 1 November 2000. pmg.org.za . en. Parliamentary Monitoring Group.
- Web site: LinkedIn Work Experience .
- Web site: 1999 National Orders awards . South African Government . 26 March 2023. 1999 . www.gov.za.
