Any person who served in Battle Group Juliet or 61 Mechanised Battalion may become a full member of the 61 Mech Veterans Association, provided that he/she subscribes to the objectives of the association and that he/she pays the prescribed annual or other membership fee. Full membership also applies to persons not residing in the country.

A person applies for full membership on the prescribed manual application form or electronically on the web at www.61mech.org.za. Regional and skouerskuur levels must refer all manual applications to the ExCom for final approval.

The ExCom keeps a national membership database up to date, which also denotes the home town of a member. The regional and skouerskuur levels must keep the ExCom informed of any changes of addresses and other contact particulars.

A full member has the right to vote for the election of office bearers at national and lower echelon levels. He/she has the right to attend all parades and functions of the Association.

Full membership is terminated on the death or written resignation of a member, or due to suspension as a result of scandalous or reprehensible behaviour, or as the result of neglecting to pay annual membership fees. No suspension may take place before the Association has investigated the matter and the member involved has been given the opportunity to state his case. The decision of the ExCom is final.

If you qualify and want to join as a 61 Mech Veteran with full membership please SUBSCRIBE below.

61 Mech Veterans are entitled to the following privileges:

• Attend all Association parades, functions, and annual general meetings
• Enjoy voting rights at the annual general meetings, regional and skouerskuur levels
• Access to the 61 Mech member website
• Access to the 61 Mech Battalion Facebook group
• Access to the 61 Mech member Facebook group
• Purchase the 61 Mech Veterans Association blazer badge and tie which may be worn at the parades, functions and annual general meetings
• Purchase 61 Mech merchandise and memorabilia which are exclusive to full members of the Association
• Receive 61 Mech Veterans Association correspondence
• Receive assistance with medal applications
• Receive the opportunity on the 61 Mech member website to connect with fellow veterans who served at the same time at the unit
• Receive information about the process to register on the National Database for Military Veterans at the Department of Military Veterans
• Receive information about the benefits available in terms of the Military Veterans Act to military veterans in need