Donkin Commando

Donkin Commando, later Donkin Regiment, 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.

Donkin Commando
Donkin Commando emblem
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	Republic of South Africa Republic of South Africa
Branch	South African Army  South African Army
Type	Infantry
Role	Light Infantry
Size	One Battalion
Part of	South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve, Group 6
Garrison/HQ	Donkin, Port Elizabeth

History

Origin

This unit was one of several 'urban commandos' which were established in 1962, when the Army's focus was on internal security. It was transferred from the Commandos to the Citizen Force (South African Infantry Corps) in the 1980s, and renamed 'Donkin Regiment'. The battalion was disbanded in 1997.

Operations

With the SADF

During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as other assistance to the local police.

The unit resorted under the command of Group 6.

With the SANDF

Disbandment

This unit was disbanded as part of a scaling-down of the Citizen Force in 1997.

Unit Insignia

SADF era Donkin Commando insignia

Leadership

Leadership

From	Honorary Colonels	To
From	Commanding Officers	To
From	Regimental Sergeants Major	To