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Description
Koevoet (Afrikaans for "Crowbar") tells of the origination and deployment of the South West African Polices elite counter-insurgency capability during the South African Border War of 19781989. Drawing upon previously unpublished sources and from interviews with a number of key personalities, including former members of Koevoet, this volume, the first of two, documents the formation of Koevoet and its early operations up to 1984.
"Koevoet" examines the background and context to the South West African conflict and details the early experiences of the South African Police in seeking to counter SWAPO/PLAN activities. It outlines the tasking assigned to Colonel Hans Dreyer of the South African Police to establish "Ops K" and to develop a counter-insurgency unit as part of the South West African Police response to the developing conflict; a unit that was to become both respected and feared and is, today, considered as one of the most effective counter-insurgency forces of modern times.
"Koeveot" describes the recruitment of trackers from the local population; the integration of black and white Koevoet operators into a single entity; their training, organisation and deployment across the "Operational Area". The author examines Koevoet tactics in the field - including all arms co-operation with the South African Defence Force and the South African Air Force - and the practice of "turning" captured SWAPO/PLAN fighters and their employment across the Zulu teams. The design and evolution of the iconic Casspir and Wolf Mine-Protected Vehicles (MPVs) is covered as is their practical use on operations, alongside the development of other specialised weapons and equipment utilised by Koevoet.
In documenting Koevoet operations in Kavnago, Kaokoland and Owamboland, Volume 1 of "Koevoet" seeks to examine SWAPOL-COINs effectiveness and to assess how the lessons learned between 19791984, shaped future Koevoet doctrine and thinking, to afford the reader a truly inclusive perspective on counter-insurgency today as police and armed forces globally move to a greater reliance on cutting-edge digital technology, including artificial intelligence.
Colour profiles detail a range Mine-Protected Vehicles (MPVs) used by Koevoet, including the iconic Casspir and Wolf, along with SADF and SAAF helicopters used to support these operations. Uniforms and insignia of Koevoet are presented in specially commissioned full colour artworks.
"Koevoet" examines the background and context to the South West African conflict and details the early experiences of the South African Police in seeking to counter SWAPO/PLAN activities. It outlines the tasking assigned to Colonel Hans Dreyer of the South African Police to establish "Ops K" and to develop a counter-insurgency unit as part of the South West African Police response to the developing conflict; a unit that was to become both respected and feared and is, today, considered as one of the most effective counter-insurgency forces of modern times.
"Koeveot" describes the recruitment of trackers from the local population; the integration of black and white Koevoet operators into a single entity; their training, organisation and deployment across the "Operational Area". The author examines Koevoet tactics in the field - including all arms co-operation with the South African Defence Force and the South African Air Force - and the practice of "turning" captured SWAPO/PLAN fighters and their employment across the Zulu teams. The design and evolution of the iconic Casspir and Wolf Mine-Protected Vehicles (MPVs) is covered as is their practical use on operations, alongside the development of other specialised weapons and equipment utilised by Koevoet.
In documenting Koevoet operations in Kavnago, Kaokoland and Owamboland, Volume 1 of "Koevoet" seeks to examine SWAPOL-COINs effectiveness and to assess how the lessons learned between 19791984, shaped future Koevoet doctrine and thinking, to afford the reader a truly inclusive perspective on counter-insurgency today as police and armed forces globally move to a greater reliance on cutting-edge digital technology, including artificial intelligence.
Colour profiles detail a range Mine-Protected Vehicles (MPVs) used by Koevoet, including the iconic Casspir and Wolf, along with SADF and SAAF helicopters used to support these operations. Uniforms and insignia of Koevoet are presented in specially commissioned full colour artworks.
- Group
- Books (first-hand)
- Author
- Crump, Steve
- Title
- Koevoet. Volume 1: South West African Police Counter-Insurgency Operations during the South African Border War, 1978-1984
- Details
- English text, 9 bw- and 43 colour photos, 12 colour profiles, large format. 60 pages.
- Series
- Africa@War
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