Somerset East Commando

Somerset East Commando
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	Republic of South Africa Republic of South Africa
Branch	South Africa Army South Africa Army
Type	Infantry
Role	Light Infantry
Size	One Battalion
Part of	South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQ	Somerset East

Somerset East 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.

History

This unit, along with all other Commando units was disbanded after a decision by South African President Thabo Mbeki to disband all Commando Units. 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.

Leadership

Leadership

From	Honourary Colonels	To
From	Commanding Officers	To
From	Regimental Sergeants Major	To

See also

• South African Commando System