| Army Battle School | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1996 |
| Country |  |
| Branch | Namibian Army |
| Current Base | Oshivelo Army Base, Oshivelo [1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel |
The Army Battle School is a combat training institution of the Namibian Army. It was created in 1996, and is located at the Oshivelo Military Base, Walvis Bay.
Recognizing the need to ensure that Units and Formations perfect and enhance their fighting effectiveness and maintain the required standard of professionalism the School was set up in 1996. [2]
The school is located at the Oshivelo Military Base, Oshivelo. [3] [4]
Courses offered at the school are the:
The Germany government has assisted with the motor vehicle workshop and installation of a sick bay. [5] [6] [7]
| From | Commandant | To |
| nd | Colonel Erastus Kashopola [lower-alpha 1] | nd |
| nd | Colonel | nd |
| From | Regimental Sergeant Major | To |
| nd | nd |
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