I South African Corps


1 South African Corps was a large military formation composed of two SADF Divisions.

History

Requirement to consolidate leadership of the Citizen Force

An Active Citizen Force headquarters was established in April 1965.
This Active Citizen Force headquarters changed its name to HQ Army Task Force in 1967.
This Task Force managed 1 South African Corps which then was subdivided into 7th South African Infantry Division
and 8th South African Armoured Division.

Breakdown late 70's

A provisional 1977 order of battle had 1 South African Corps organised as follows:
1 SA Corps was disbanded in the early to mid-1980s. The two Divisions were at that stage, well established and would report directly to HQ Army Task Force.