61 Mechanised Battalion Group

61 Mechanised Battalion Group
61 Mechanised Battalion emblem
Active	1978 – 2005
Disbanded	2005
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	South Africa
Branch	South African Army
Type	Mechanised Battle Group
Part of	South African Infantry Corps
Garrison	Otavi, Tsumeb, Omuthiya, Lohatla Army Battle School
Nickname(s)	61 Mech
Motto(s)	Mobilitate vincere
Equipment	Ratel (all types) Eland Mk7 90mm and 60mm Armoured Cars Rooikat Buffel G5 howitzer
Engagements	South African Border War

61 Mechanised Battalion Group was a unit of the South African Infantry Corps; although it was classed as mechanized infantry, it was a combined arms force consisting of infantry, armour and artillery.