Formation
The SA Service Corps, which was developed during World War I, the SA Ordnance Corps and the SA Administrative, Pay and Clerical Corps were replaced by the 'Q' Services Corps and the 'T' (Technical) Services Corps in terms of Proclamation 276 of 10 November 1939.
The 'Q' Services were vastly expanded during World War II, providing numerous services for the combatant forces, including the provision of POL (petroleum, oil and lubricants), rations, ammunition, stationery, clothing and equipment and other supplies, as well as providing transport through a large number of MT (motor transport) companies. Duties also involved the running of numerous establishments such as field bakeries and butcheries.
By April 1941 'Q' Services already had deployed more than 7 000 men for the East African Campaign alone.
After the war, pay was also handled by the Corps.
The 'Q' Services Corps was replaced by the Administrative Services Corps in November 1949. The ASC was responsible for supply and transport services other than armament and technical stores.
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