| 词条 | 61 Mechanised Battalion Group |
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|unit_name= 61 Mechanised Battalion Group |image=SADF 61 Mech flash badge.jpg |caption= 61 Mechanised Battalion emblem |dates= 1978{{snd}}2005 |country= {{ZAF}} |allegiance= {{ZAF}} |branch= {{army|South Africa|1981}} |type= Mechanised Battle Group |role= |size= |command_structure=South African Infantry Corps |garrison= Otavi, Tsumeb, Omuthiya |garrison_label=Garrison |nickname= 61 Mech |patron= |motto= Mobilitate vincere |colors= |colors_label= |march= |mascot= |equipment= {{plainlist|
}} |equipment_label= |battles= South African Border War |anniversaries= |decorations= |battle_honours={{BattleHonour|country=ZAR|caption=|Cuito Cuanaval|South West Africa/Angola 1976-1989|Mulemba/Mulola|Xangongo/Ongiva|Mavinga II|Mavinga III|Calueque}} |battle_honours_label= |disbanded=2005 |flying_hours= |website= |commander1= |commander1_label= |commander2= |commander2_label= |commander3= |commander3_label= |commander4= |commander4_label= |notable_commanders= |identification_symbol= |identification_symbol_label= |identification_symbol_2= |identification_symbol_2_label= |identification_symbol_3= |identification_symbol_3_label= |identification_symbol_4= |identification_symbol_4_label= }} 61 Mechanised Battalion Group was a unit of the South African Infantry Corps; although it was classed as mechanized infantry, it was a combined arms force consisting of infantry, armour and artillery. HistoryCombat Group JulietGeneral Constand Viljoen, Chief of the Army, formulated a plan in 1978 to introduce a mechanized combat group to Ovamboland in the then South West Africa, to conduct operations against SWAPO. Combat Group Juliet was then formed under the command of Commandant Frank Bestbier. Operation ReindeerThe Battle Group first saw action in Operation Reindeer in early May 1978, launching an attack on SWAPO’s Western Front headquarters and logistics base, at Chetequera, 15 km north of the South West African border, with a mechanized assault force.[1]{{rp|76}} This attack formed part of Operation Reindeer during which paratroopers attacked a separate target at Cassinga, some 300 km into Angola. After Operation Reindeer it was decided to establish a permanent conventional mechanized combat unit in the operational area and Commandant Johann Dippenaar was appointed to set up this unit. By January 1979, the Battle Group was renamed 61 Mechanised Battalion and became part of the regular order of battle. 61 Mech served for over a decade in the territory fighting both a guerrilla war against the South-West Africa People's Organisation, as well as taking part in conventional operations against Cuban and Angolan forces.[1] South West Africa Headquarters of 61 MechA tactical headquarters for 61 Mech was initially established at Otavi but during April 1979 this was moved to Tsumeb. 61 Mech was eventually resettled at Omuthiya, with a base headquarters in Tsumeb. Further operations61 Mech was primarily involved in these operations. {{div col|colwidth=22em}}
Relocation to South Africa and Lohatla Army Battle SchoolThe start of 1992 saw 61 Mech resettled at the Army Battle School in Lohatla, South Africa. 61 Mech remained part of C Army’s Reserve, under operational command of 60 Brigade HQ and administratively supported by the Army Battle School. During this time, C Army amended the organisation of the Battle School to execute two functions concurrently:
Operations after relocation61 Mech was primarily involved in these operations. {{div col|colwidth=22em}}
DisbandmentBy 2005, 61 Mech was disbanded and its infantry elements merged into 8 South African Infantry Battalion at Upington after moving from Lohatla. The Armour and Artillery components were merged into other existing regular units of their respective corps. Organisation61 Mech was organised along the following lines:
61 Mech was primarily tasked as the Army's Immediate Response Unit, due to its versatility. Equipment{{div col|colwidth=22em}}Armour
Armoured Personnel Carrier
Artillery
Anti Aircraft
Personal Weapons
Fighting Vehicles
Logistics
InsigniaStandard DressOps Badge{{see also|List of Badges of the South African Army#61 Mechanised Battalion Operational Service Badge}}61 Mech awarded a small badge called the Operational Badge for those in or attached to the unit who deployed with the unit on operational duties.[2]{{Rp|14}} The badge had a yellow backing and was awarded initially only for cross border operations into Angola.[2]{{Rp|14}} A subsequent version with a green backing was suggested which was to be for internal duties. This version was never authorised and the yellow badge was awarded for all operational deployments. The badge consisted of a dagger with three diagonal lightning bolts in red across it. A subdued version was produced for wear on nutria (brown's) uniforms. With the introduction of camouflage, a new version was produced on green thatching. {{Gallery| title= Badges |width=120 |height=100 |lines=4 |align=center |footer= | File:SANDF 61 Mech Operational Participation bar 2.png | Operational Participation Bar | File:61 Mech - Operational Participation Bar Field Dress ver 2.png | Operational Participation Bar Field Dress (Old Style) | File:SANDF 61 Mech Ops Badge embossed ver 2.png | Operational Participation Bar Field Dress (New Style) | File:SANDF 61 Mech Veteran bar.jpg | 61 Mech Veteran Bar }} This knife point always faced the heart of the wearer.[3] CompaniesEach company or element in the Battalion (group) had its own flag and identifying badge. {{Gallery|title= Company Insignia |width=120 |height=100 |lines=5 |align=center |footer= |File:61 Mech HQ Company.png |HQ Company |File:61 Mech Alpha Company - Infantry.png |Alpha Company - Infantry |File:61 Mech Bravo Company - Infantry.png |Bravo Company - Infantry |File:61 Mech Charlie Squadron - Armour.png |61 Mech Charlie Squadron - Armour |File:61 Mech Golf Battery - Artillery.png |61 Mech Sierra Battery - Artillery }} Leadership[4]{{rp|1034}} {{Post-start|caption=61 Mechanised Battalion Group Leadership|float=}}{{Post-header|post-name=Commanding Officers}}{{Post-member|from-date=1978|post-incumbent=Cmdt Frank Bestbier{{efn|Veggroup (Battle Group) Juliet}}|to-date=1978}}{{Post-member|from-date=1981|post-incumbent=Cmdt Johan Dippenaar|to-date=1982}}{{Post-member|from-date=1981|post-incumbent=Cmdt Roland de Vries {{Post-nominals|country=ZAR|SD|SM|MMM}}{{efn|Later Major General}}|to-date=1982}}{{Post-member|from-date=1983|post-incumbent=Cmdt Gert van Zyl|to-date=1983}}{{Post-member|from-date=1984|post-incumbent=Cmdt Ep van Lill|to-date=1985}}{{Post-member|from-date=1985|post-incumbent=Cmdt Kobus Smit|to-date=1987}}{{Post-member|from-date=1988|post-incumbent=Cmdt Mike Muller|to-date=1990}}{{Post-member|from-date=1991|post-incumbent=Cmdt Gerhard Louw|to-date=1993}}{{Post-member|from-date=1994|post-incumbent=Cmdt Hannes van der Merwe|to-date=1995}}{{Post-member|from-date=1995|post-incumbent=Cmdt Danie Laas|to-date=1996}}{{Post-member|from-date=1996|post-incumbent=Cmdt Jaap Steyn|to-date=1999}}{{Post-member|from-date=1999|post-incumbent=Lt Col Ettienne Visagie|to-date=2005}}{{Post-header|post-name=Regimental Sergeants Major}}{{Post-member|from-date=1979|post-incumbent=WO1 M.C. Barnard|to-date=1981}}{{Post-member|from-date=1981|post-incumbent=WO1 H.G. Smit|to-date=1985}}{{Post-member|from-date=1985|post-incumbent=WO1 Tjaart van der Walt|to-date=1986}}{{Post-member|from-date=1986|post-incumbent=WO1 Kobus Kemp|to-date=1992}}{{Post-member|from-date=1993|post-incumbent=WO1 J.A.B. van Zyl|to-date=1993}}{{Post-member|from-date=1994|post-incumbent=WO1 G.P. Barnard|to-date=1995}}{{Post-member|from-date=1996|post-incumbent=WO1 A.H. du Toit|to-date=1999}}{{Post-member|from-date=1999|post-incumbent=WO1 H.A. van Zyl|to-date=2005}}{{Post-member|from-date=2005|post-incumbent=WO1 D.D. Lewis|to-date=2005}}{{Post-header|post-name=Chaplains}}{{Post-member|from-date=1978|post-incumbent=Ds Landman Vogel{{efn|name=RIP|Rest in Peace}}{{efn|Gereformeerde Kerk, Tsumeb}}{{efn|For 1978 and 1979 the appointment was not permanent}}|to-date=1979}}{{Post-member|from-date=1980|post-incumbent=Ds Braam le Roux{{efn|name=RIP}}|to-date=1980}}{{Post-member|from-date=1981|post-incumbent=Ds Koos Rossouw{{efn|name=RIP}}|to-date=1982}}{{Post-member|from-date=1983|post-incumbent=No permanent Appointment|to-date=1983}}{{Post-member|from-date=1984|post-incumbent=Ds Johan van Niekerk{{efn|name=RIP}}|to-date=1986}}{{Post-member|from-date=1986|post-incumbent=Ds Schalk Pienaar|to-date=1986}}{{Post-member|from-date=1987|post-incumbent=Ds Johan van Niekerk{{efn|name=RIP}}|to-date=1987}}{{Post-member|from-date=1987|post-incumbent=Ds Marius Cornelissen|to-date=1987}}{{Post-member|from-date=1988|post-incumbent=Ds Anton Kemp|to-date=1990}}{{Post-member|from-date=1990|post-incumbent=Ds Stoffel Helmut|to-date=1990}}{{Post-member|from-date=1991|post-incumbent=Ds Fanus Hansen|to-date=1996}}{{Post-member|from-date=1997|post-incumbent=Pastor Pieter Bezuidenhout|to-date=2005}}{{Post-end}}Honoris Crux recipients{{main article|Honoris Crux}}
Further developmentsFrom 61 Mech's success, 62 Mechanised Battalion Group and 63 Mechanised Battalion Group, were developed, encompassing similar battlegroup principles. See also
Notes{{notelist}}References1. ^{{Cite journal|last=de Vries|first=Roland|author-link=Roland de Vries|date=2015-11-13|title=THE INFLUENCE OF THE RATEL INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE ON MOBILE WARFARE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA|url=http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1129|journal=Scientia Militaria - South African Journal of Military Studies|language=en|volume=43|issue=2|doi=10.5787/43-2-1129|issn=2224-0020|pmid=|access-date=22 September 2016|via=}} 2. ^1 {{cite book|last1=Wall|first1=Dudley, Col|title="Starting Out" Collecting South African Militaria|publication-date=15 October 2007|year=2007|publisher=Just Done Productions Publishing|isbn=978-1-9201-6970-1|edition=3rd|url=http://www.justdone.co.za/shop/index.php?id_product=17&controller=product|accessdate=14 December 2014}} 3. ^{{cite book|last1=Steenkamp|first1=Willem|authorlink1=Willem Steenkamp|last2=Heitman|first2=Helmoed Roemer |format=Hardcover |title=Mobility Conquers: The Story Of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group 1978-2005 plate iii |publication-date=1 September 2016|year=2016|publisher=Helion & Company|isbn=978-1-911096-52-8|edition=|url=https://books.google.com/books/about/Mobility_Conquers.html?id=TYtejwEACAAJ |deadurl=no |accessdate=6 November 2016}} 4. ^1 {{Cite book |title=Mobility Conquers. The Story of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group 1978-2005 |last=Steenkamp |first=Willem |last2=Heitman |first2=Helmoed-Romer |publisher=Helion & Company |year=2016 |isbn=978-1-911096-52-8}} Other sources
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