 NCO's and officers wore Khaki and black uniforms.Primarily due to logistical and budget constraints, but also due to the European population's fear that arming the black population would create a severe security risk, initially fewer than one in ten NNC troopers were issued rifles; the rest made do with traditional assegais and cowhide shields.The officers and NCOs, about 90 men per battalion, carried rifles, ammunition and bayonets.