Koppies Commando
Military unit
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Koppies 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.
| Koppies Commando | |
|---|---|
Koppies 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 24 |
| Garrison/HQ | Koppies |
History
Origin
With the SADF
During this era, this commando was mainly used for area force protection, cordones and search as well as assisting the police in stock theft control.[citation needed]
The resorted under the command of Group 24.[citation needed]
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
