Donkin Commando
Military unit
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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 | |
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Donkin Commando emblem | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| 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
Leadership
| From | Honorary Colonels | To |
| From | Commanding Officers | To |
| From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
