Koeberg Commando Explained

Unit Name:Koeberg Commando
Allegiance:
Branch:
    Type:Infantry
    Role:Light Infantry
    Size:One Battalion
    Command Structure:South African Infantry Corps
    Army Territorial Reserve
    Garrison:Koeberg
    Disbanded:14 February 2003

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

    History

    Origin

    Bellville Commando was renamed Durbanville Commando in 1964 and subsequently Koeberg Commando in 1969. The unit was transferred from the Commandos to the Citizen Force (South African Infantry Corps) in August 1983, and renamed 'Koeberg Battalion'.

    With the SADF

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

    This unit resorted under the command of Group 1.

    With the SANDF

    Disbandment

    See also