Walvis Bay Commando Explained

Unit Name:	Walvis Bay Commando
Allegiance:	South Africa
Branch:
Type:	Infantry
Role:	Light Infantry
Size:	One Battalion
Command Structure:	South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison:	Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay 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.

History

Operations

With the SADF

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

Disbandment

This unit with any remaining South African units left in Namibia by 1994 was disbanded after the enclave of Walvis Bay was handed over to the new Namibian government. This followed bilateral discussions and a transitional Joint Administrative Authority to administer the territory.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• South African Commando System

Notes and References

1. Web site: Walvis Bay is handed over to Namibia . South African History Online. 1 March 1994. 16 March 2011. 14 February 2023.
2. Book: Baker. Deane-Peter. Jordaan. Evert. South Africa and Contemporary Counterinsurgency Roots, Practices, Prospects. Juta and Company Ltd. Cape Town. 2010. 978-1-91989-533-8. Illustrated. 14 February 2023.