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The Commando System was a mostly voluntary, part-time force of the South African Army, [1] but in their role as local militia the units were often deployed in support of and under the authority of the South African Police.
COBRA (backronym for COmmando Battalion for Resolute Action) is a special operation unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of India proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare. Originally established to counter the Naxalite movement , [ 4 ] [ 5 ] CoBRA is deployed to address insurgent groups engaging in asymmetrical warfare . [ 6 ]
South African Corps of Signals (formed 1923) [4] [a] South African Army Signal Formation [4] [b] SA Military Pigeon Service (c. 1939 –1945) Supporting Services.
The first South African Special Forces unit, 1 Reconnaissance Commando, was established in the town of Oudtshoorn, Cape Province on 1 October 1972. On 1 January 1975, this unit was relocated to Durban , Natal , [ 8 ] where it continued its activities as the airborne specialist unit of the special forces.
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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.
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.