| Lichtenburg Commando | |
|---|---|
 Lichtenburg Commando emblem | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance |
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| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One Battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve,Group 20 |
| Garrison/HQ | Lichtenburg |
| Mascot(s) | lion of the west |
Lichtenburg 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.
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This Commando was involved in numerous engagements during the Anglo Boer War such as:
During the guerilla phase of this war:
By 1902 all Commando remnants were under British military control and disarmed.
By 1912, however previous Commando members could join shooting associations.
By 1940, such commandos were under control of the National Reserve of Volunteers.
These commandos were formally reactivated by 1948.
During this era, this commando was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordons as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.
The unit fell under the command of the SADF's Group 20.
This unit, along with all other Commando units was disbanded after a decision by South African President Thabo Mbeki to disband all Commando Units. [3] [4] 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. [5]
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