Operation Prone/Linger

Operational Years

Objective of the Operation

After Op Excite 61 Mech deployed at Ogongo and initiated Op Linger. The aim was to discourage any hostilities from Angola and to form a Quick Reaction Force to counter any threat. Patrols were done in the area

Composition of Task Force 10

61 Mech Bn Group, Koevoet and other Inf Elements

Personal Impressions of the Commander

It was a very passive time period where mainly Patrols and show of Force actions were done. A big Exersice was held South of Ruacana by 61 Mech in August to act as a detterent.

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