Yuppp.... the units ear-marked for initial deployment in any
type of conflict that SAF would participate in, would "kana" full
and complete mobilisation.
I was recalled once by silent mob on a Sunday night ! Was in
advance party , so had to be there almost immediately. The full
time NSF guarding the camp was already fully deployed... the camp
guards were wearing camo cream , helmets (not berets) , bayonets on
for every guard.... guardhouse and camp was blacked out (no lights
as far as possible) ... all camp guards were located at sandbagged
positions (not in guard room). All were at "stand-to".
MP platoon was on standby in land rovers ... their orders were to
go out and search and bring in those reservists who do not come in
at the right time. Including officers and senior specs
(NCOs).
Reservists were called in... commanders and leaders had to draw
maps and weapons. Full admin and ops load. Men , when they came in
, were immediately put under the RSM and made to do preparation
tasks ... draw vehicles, ammo, etc etc. The rest of the commanders
and leaders had to attend orders and briefings.
Basically , for the first hour or so, some of us were not sure if
it was for real or not. It corresponded with a period of
uncertainty in the region at that time.
Cannot stand-down until the next day ( around lunch time) !