South Africa
The CF was an integral component of the South African Defence Force. The CF consisted of active reservists who had already completed their national service and who were trained as conventional soldiers and their units were infantry, artillery, armor etc. Its small active duty component was a cadre responsible for training and administration of the force. They underwent regular training and retraining to be familiar with current military weapons, tactics and techniques.
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