Cape Flats Commando

Cape Flats Commando, later Cape Flats Battalion, finally Cape Light Infantry, was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army. It formed part of the South African Infantry Corps .

Cape Flats Commando
Cape Flats Commando emblem
Disbanded1997
Country South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleLight Infantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Corps
Garrison/HQClaremont (Cape Town)

History

Origin

This unit was one of several 'urban commandos' which were established in 1962, when the Army's focus was on internal security. It was transferred from the Commandos to the Citizen Force (South African Infantry Corps) in August 1983, and renamed 'Cape Flats Battalion' and, later, 'Cape Light Infantry'.

With the SADF

During this era, the unit was mainly involved in area force protection, cordon and search operations assisting the local police.

Disbandment

The battalion was disbanded as part of a scaling-down of the Citizen Force in 1997.

Unit Insignia
SADF era Cape Flats Commando insignia
SADF era Cape Flats Commando insignia

Note : the beret badge shown in this image belonged to the Cape Regiment, not the Cape Flats Battalion/ Cape Light Infantry. CLI's badge incorporated the traditional light infantry bugle horn.

Leadership
Leadership
From Honorary Colonels To
From Commanding Officer To
From Regimental Sergeant Major To

References

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