False Bay Commando
# False Bay Commando

False Bay 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.

## History

### Operations

**With the SADF**

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

## Leadership

Leadership :

| From | Honorary Colonels | To |
| - | - | - |
| From | Commanding Officers | To |
| From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
