South Coast Commando
Military unit
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South Coast 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.
| South Coast Commando | |
|---|---|
South Coast Commando emblem | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One Battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | South Coast, Kwa-Zulu Natal |
History
Origin
South Coast Commando shared the same facility with Group 10 and the Regiment Congella.
Operations
With the SADF
With the SANDF
Amalgamation and Disbandment
South Coast Commando was amalgamated with Durban South Commando in 1994.
This new unit, along with all other Commando units was however 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 |
