History
The South African Defence Force (SADF), TBVC forces and the non-statutory forces (Umkhonto-we-Sizwe and APLA) ceased to exist on 27 April 1994 when they were integrated into the new South African National Defence Force (SANDF), although the integration process relied on the structures and practices of the former SADF.
The re-organisation of the SA Army was a lengthy process. The SA Army Office was established and 43 and 46 Brigade Headquarters were retained as tactical headquarters, but without permanently assigned units. The Corps were restructured with Regular and Reserve Regiments under command. The so-called “Type Formations” were established which assumed responsibility for the provisioning of combatready forces to be employed by the Chief of Joint Operations.
The South African Artillery Corps (SAA Corps) re-organised itself into the SA Army Artillery Formation with the SA Army Artillery Formation headquarters (SA Army Arty Fmn HQ) as the command and control capability.
The SA Army Arty Fmn HQ was then established in April 1999
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