1 South African Corps was a large military formation composed of two SADF Divisions.
1 South African Corps | |
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Active | 1965- 1985 |
Country | South Africa |
Branch | South African Army |
Type | Infantry and Armour |
Size | Corps |
An Active Citizen Force headquarters was established in April 1965. This Active Citizen Force headquarters changed its name to HQ Army Task Force (Permanent Force) in 1967. This Task Force managed 1 South African Corps which then was subdivided into 7th South African Infantry Division and 8th South African Armoured Division.
A provisional 1977 order of battle had 1 South African Corps organised as follows:
1 SA Corps was disbanded in the early to mid-1980s.[1] The two Divisions were at that stage, well established and would report directly to HQ Army Task Force.