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| + | |wikipedia=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4_Reconnaissance_Commando_(South_Africa) | ||
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| + | |description=Apartheid-era special forces unit of the [[South African Defence Force]], specialising in amphibious operations. | ||
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| + | '''Four Reconnaissance Regiment''' was an Apartheid-era special forces unit of the [[South African Defence Force]], specialising in amphibious operations. | ||
| − | + | ==Overview== | |
| − | + | 53 4RR was located at Langebaan and its expertise focused on sea-borne skills. It was a relatively small (450-500) mainly white unit, and was involved in special sea-borne operations in Angola and Mozambique. Officers commanding 4RR were Cmdt. [[M Kinghorn]] (1978-82), Col. [[J Venter]] (1982-94) and Col. [[K Nel]] (1994-).<ref>[http://www.doj.gov.za/trc/report/finalreport/TRC%20VOLUME%202.pdf Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa Report - Volume Two], Chapter Three, p323.</ref> | |
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| Apartheid-era special forces unit of the South African Defence Force, specialising in amphibious operations. | |
Four Reconnaissance Regiment was an Apartheid-era special forces unit of the South African Defence Force, specialising in amphibious operations.
Overview
53 4RR was located at Langebaan and its expertise focused on sea-borne skills. It was a relatively small (450-500) mainly white unit, and was involved in special sea-borne operations in Angola and Mozambique. Officers commanding 4RR were Cmdt. M Kinghorn (1978-82), Col. J Venter (1982-94) and Col. K Nel (1994-).[1]
People
Commanders
Personnel
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References
- ↑ Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa Report - Volume Two, Chapter Three, p323.
