4 Artillery Brigade (Namibia)
| 4 Artillery Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1999 to present |
| Country | |
| Type | Regular artillery |
| Size | Artillery brigade |
| Part of | Namibian Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region |
| Engagements | Second Congo War |
4 Artillery Brigade is a brigade of the Namibian Army based at Otjiwarongo.[1] It functions as the Army's artillery Formation and hosts all the Artillery regiments of the Army.
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History[edit]
The brigade was formed in 1999. It is the controlling entity of all artillery units in the Army. Shortly after its formation the Brigade received G2 towed artillery from South Africa.The prefix "4" is taken from 4 May 1978,The date on which the SADF attacked a SWAPO refugee camp in Cassinga .
Equipment[edit]
The Brigade uses the following equipment:
Units[edit]
- 4 Brigade HQ
-Based at Otjiwarongo
- 4 Transport Company
-Based at Otjiwarongo
- 4 Logistics Company
-Based at Otjiwarongo
- 4 Medical Company
-Based at Otjiwarongo
- 12 Artillery Regiment
-Attached to 12 Motorised Infantry Brigade (Namibia)
-Attached to 21 Motorised Infantry Brigade (Namibia)
- 26 Artillery Regiment
-Attached to 26 Motorised Infantry Brigade (Namibia)
- School of Artillery
-Based at Ondangwa
Leadership[edit]
- Brig Gen Angunga David Shivute Unknown date – 2014
- Brig Gen Nestor Shali Shalauda 2014 – 2015[4]
- Brig Gen Joseph Kakoto unknown – 2018
- Brig Gen Ambrosius Kwedhi 2018 – Incumbent
References[edit]
- ^ "Colonel Nestor Shalauda is now the Commander of the 4th Artillery Brigade". www.nbc.na. Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ Tomas, M (July 2011). "Inauguration of 21 Inf Bde Commander". NDF Journal. 41: 4.
- ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/pdfs/oct-dec%202013.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.lelamobile.com/content/10412/Change-of-command-at-Otjiwarongo-Military-Base/