4 Reconnaissance Commando (South Africa)
| 4 Reconnaissance Commando | |
|---|---|
| Active | 17 July 1978 |
| Disbanded | 31 July 1993 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Allegiance | Republic of South Africa |
| Branch | South African Army |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Air assault Amphibious reconnaissance Amphibious warfare Artillery observer Anti-tank warfare Bomb disposal Clandestine operation Close-quarters battle Counterinsurgency Desert warfare Direct action Forward air control HUMINT Irregular warfare Jungle warfare Long-range penetration Mountain warfare Naval boarding Parachuting Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking Underwater demolition Urban warfare |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | South African Defence Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Langebaan, Western Cape |
| Motto(s) | Iron Fist From The Sea |
The 4 Reconnaissance Commando was a South African Special Forces unit of the South African Defence Force that was formed in July 1978, specialising in air assault and airborne operations, amphibious warfare, clandestine operation, commando style raids, counterinsurgency, long-range penetration, naval boarding, special reconnaissance, special warfare, and underwater demolition.