Operation Meebos

Operational Years

Objective of the Operation

The aim of Operation Meebos was to prevent FAPLA from re-occupying the towns of Xangongo and Ongiva.The secondary aim was to pinpoint and destroy enemy headquarters and caches and to disrupt its logistical routes.

As an added instruction the force had to keep the morale of the local population high and also gain local intelligence sources while trying to turn the local population against Swapo and FAPLA.

Operation Meebos was planned in five stages:
1.Reconnaissance and establishment of a helicopter administration area.
2.Airborne operations by a paratroop company in the area north of the cut line
3.Assault
4.Mopping up
5.Withdrawal of own forces in a general line south of Mupa

Composition of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group

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Personal Impressions of the Commander

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