3rd Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron

3rd Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron was a detachment of 'Ratel IFVs' operating from Johannesburg in the 1980s.^{[1][failed verification]}

Active1980 -1985?

Allegiance

• Republic of South Africa

Branch

•  South African Army

TypeArmoured Regiment

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3rd Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron
3rd Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron emblem
Active	1980 -1985?
Allegiance	Republic of South Africa
Branch	South African Army
Type	Armoured Regiment
Part of	South African Infantry Corps Army Conventional Reserve
Garrison/HQ	Kensington, Johannesburg
Equipment	Ratel IFV, Buffel APC

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The Squadron resorted under command of Group 18 in the 1980s trading buffel drivers for Commando units during the state of emergency.