Klein Karoo Commando

Klein Karoo 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.

Klein Karoo Commando
Klein Karoo Commando emblem
Active	1976 (49 years ago) (1976)–1997 (28 years ago) (1997)
Disbanded	February 14, 2003 (22 years ago) (2003-02-14)
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
Garrison/HQ	Uniondale, Western Cape Willowmore

History

Origin

With the SADF

Uniondale Commando amalgamated with Willowmore Commando around 1976 to form Klein Karoo Commando.

With the SANDF

Further amalgamation

In 1997, the unit amalgamated with Oudtshoorn Commando keeping the name Klein Karoo. Towns under this command now included Joubertina, Uniondale, Willowmore and Steylerville.

Operations

This unit was primarily used for area force protection and stock theft control assistance to the local police.

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.^[1][2] 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 Security Charles Nqakula.^[3]

Unit Insignia

SADF era Klein Karoo Commando insignia

Leadership

Leadership

From	Honorary Colonels	To
From	Commanding Officer	To
From	Regimental Sergeant Major	To