4th Commando Battalion (Belgium)
| 4th Commando Battalion (1959–1962) 4th (Reserve) Commando Battalion (c. 1970–1979) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1959–62 c. 1970–79 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Branch | Belgian Land Component |
| Type | Commando |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | Para-Commando Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Kitona, Belgian Congo (1959–60) Kisenyi, Rwanda-Urundi (1960–62) |
| Engagements | Congo Crisis |
The 4th Commando Battalion (French: 4e Bataillon Commando, Dutch: 4de Bataljon Commando) was a one of four airborne forces battalion unit of the Belgian Land Component and part of the Para-Commando Brigade, which specialized in airborne operations, combat patrol, commando style raids, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, special operations, and special reconnaissance. It is based in the Belgian colonies of Congo and Rwanda-Urundi between 1959 until its disbandment in 1962, following the independence of Belgium's last African colony. In the 1970s, the unit was revived as 4th (Reserve) Commando Battalion before it was finally disbanded in 1979.