title: Uitenhage Commando
text: # Uitenhage Commando
  
  Uitenhage 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
  
  ### Origin
  
  The Uitenhage Commando was established at Uitenhage on 29 June 1973 and was later renamed to De Mist Commando on 7 November 1984. Uitenhage Commando is not to be confused with Uitenhage Regiment which was an industrial unit.
  
  **With the SADF**
  
  During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the local police.
  
  **With the SANDF**
  
  **Disbandment**
  
  The de Mist Commando, along with all other Commando units was disbanded after a decision by South African President Thabo Mbeki to disband all Commando Units. The Commando system was phased out between 2003 and 2008 "because of the role it played in the apartheid era", according to the Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula.
  
  ## Leadership
  
  Leadership :
  
  | From | Honorary Colonels | To |
  | - | - | - |
  | From | Commanding Officers | To |
  | From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
  