Hercules Commando

Hercules Commando

Hercules Commando / Regiment Pretorius emblem
Country  South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
Type Infantry
Role Light Infantry
Size One Battalion
Part of South African Infantry Corps
Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQ Hercules, South Africa
Motto(s) "Pede intrepide" (forward fearlessly)

Hercules 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

Hercules Commando was initially based in the Pretoria suburb of Hercules.

By 1983 the existing elements of the commando was converted into Regiment Pretorius.

The regiment was later moved to Voortrekkerhoogte.


Amalgamation into Tshwane Regiment

In December 2002, Regiment Pretorius with other structures in the Greater Pretoria area was amalgamated into the new Tshwane Regiment.

Leadership

Leadership
From Honorary Colonels To
From Commanding Officers To
From Regimental Sergeants Major To

Insignia

Dress Insignia

SADF Regiment Pretorius insignia 
SADF Regiment Pretorius with Far North Command Tupper Flash 

References

    See also


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