Cachet Commando

Cachet 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.

Cachet Commando
Cachet Commando emblem
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	Republic of South Africa Republic of South Africa
Branch	South African Army South African Army
Type	Infantry
Role	Light Infantry
Size	One Battalion
Part of	South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQ	Potchefstroom University

History

Origin

This commando was named in honour of Professor Jan Lion Cachet, whose students at Burgersdorp seminary rebelled and joined the Boer Forces.

Operations

With the SADF

During this era, the commando was mainly tasked with area force protection, search and cordones and stock theft control assistance to the local police.

With the SANDF

Disbandment

This unit, along with all other Commando units was disbanded after a decision by South African President Thabo Mbeki to disband all Commando Units. 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.

Unit Insignia

SADF era Cachet Commando insignia

Leadership

Leadership

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

See also

• South African Commando System