Donkin Commando
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|role= Light Infantry
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Army Territorial Reserve, Group 6
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Donkin Commando, later Donkin Regiment, 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
=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 the 1980s, and renamed 'Donkin Regiment'. The battalion was disbanded in 1997.
=Operations=
==With the SADF==
During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as other assistance to the local police.
The unit resorted under the command of Group 6.
==With the SANDF==
===Disbandment===
This unit was disbanded as part of a scaling-down of the Citizen Force in 1997.
Unit Insignia
Leadership
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{{Post-header|post-name=Regimental Sergeants Major}}
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References
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See also
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{{SA Commandos}}{{SA Army Units}}
Category:Infantry regiments of South Africa
Category:South African Commando Units
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