Written by Leon Engelbrecht Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:48
This division was created in 1988 from personnel in Sector 10 in northern Namibia to defend against a perceived threat from the Cuban 50th Division deployed around Xangongo, not far north of Ovambo. The division stood down in 1989. The divisional headquarters was in the regional capital, Oshakati.
Divisional Troops
Not known
Formations
Task Force Yankee (Okankolo)
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81 Armoured Brigade
Task Force X-Ray (Ondangwa)
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53 Bn
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54 Bn
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4 SAI Bn (62 Mech)
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901, 904, C & D Coys, 101Bn
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Artillery: G5 and 35mm ADA
Task Force Zulu (Ruacana)
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61 Mech Bn Gp
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51 Bn
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102 Bn
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902, 903, A & B Coys, 101Bn
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Artillery: G5 and 35mm ADA
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