61 Mechanised Battalion Group | |
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![]() 61 Mechanised Battalion emblem | |
Active | 1978 – 2005 |
Disbanded | 2005 |
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Type | Mechanised Battle Group |
Part of | South African Infantry Corps |
Garrison | Otavi, Tsumeb, Omuthiya, Lohatla Army Battle School |
Nickname(s) | 61 Mech |
Motto(s) | Mobilitate vincere |
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Engagements | South African Border War |
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.