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Bronkhorstspruit Commando was a
light infantry
Light infantry refers to certain types of lightly equipped infantry throughout history. They have a more mobile or fluid function than other types of infantry, such as heavy infantry or line infantry. Historically, light infantry often fought ...
regiment
A regiment is a military unit. Its role and size varies markedly, depending on the country, service and/or a specialisation.
In Medieval Europe, the term "regiment" denoted any large body of front-line soldiers, recruited or conscripted ...
of the South African Army
The South African Army is the principal land warfare force of South Africa, a part of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), along with the South African Air Force, South African Navy and South African Military Health Service. ...
. It formed part of the South African Army Infantry Formation
The South African Army Infantry Formation supervises all infantry within the South African Army.
History Origins: Union Defence Force
South African Infantry originated as the ''Infantry Branch'' of the Union Defence Forces in 1913.
In 1915, ...
as well as the South African Territorial Reserve.
History
Origin
Operations
With the SADF
The unit resorted under the command of Group 15. During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.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. 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 SecurityCharles Nqakula
Charles Nqakula (born 13 September 1942) is a South African politician who served as Minister of Defence from September 2008 to 2009. He also served as Minister for Safety and Security from May 2002 to September 2008.
Nqakula is married to fo ...
.
Unit Insignia
Leadership
See also
*South African Commando System
The Commando System was a mostly voluntary, part-time force of the South African Army, but in their role as local militia the units were often deployed in support of and under the authority of the South African Police.
Mission
South Africa's ...
References
Infantry regiments of South Africa South African Commando Units {{SouthAfrica-mil-stub