Recife Commando

Recife 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.

Recife Commando
Recife 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	Cape Recife, Port Elizabeth

History

Origin

Operations

With the SADF

The unit resorted under the command of Group 6.

Amalgamation

The small Fort Frederick Commando was amalgamated with this unit in 1994.

With the SANDF

Disbandment

This new 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 Recife Commando insignia

Leadership