Fauresmith Commando
Military unit
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Fauresmith 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.
| Fauresmith Commando | |
|---|---|
Fauresmith Commando emblem | |
| Disbanded | March 14, 2003 |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One Battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve, Group 25 and Group 36 |
| Garrison/HQ | Fauresmith |
| Commanders | |
| founding commander | Jan Jacobs |
History
Origin
With the Orange Free State Republic
Anglo Boer War
With the UDF
With the SADF
During this era, this unit was primarily used for area force protection and stock theft control.
The unit resorted under the commands of Groups 25 and 36.
With the SANDF
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
Leadership
| From | Honorary Colonels | To |
| From | Commanding Officers | To |
| From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
