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 61 Mechanised Battalion Group
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.