Recife Commando
Military unit
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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 | |
| Branch | |
| 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
