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Military forces of the state of Rhodesia (1964–80)
The Rhodesian Security Forces were the military of Rhodesia. The Rhodesian Security Forces consisted of a ground force (the Rhodesian Army), the Rhodesian
Rhodesian_Security_Forces
Non-Rhodesian army recruits from 1973 to 1980
mid-1970s until 1980 to address manpower shortages in the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War. It is estimated that between 800 and 2,000
Foreign volunteers in the Rhodesian Security Forces
Foreign_volunteers_in_the_Rhodesian_Security_Forces
Rhodesian Army special forces unit
The Selous Scouts /səˈluː/ was a special forces unit of the Rhodesian Army that operated during the Rhodesian Bush War from 1973 until the reconstitution
Selous_Scouts
Statutory organization with internal security mandates
National Security Forces Public Security Forces of Bahrain Puntland Security Force Galmudug Security Force Rhodesian Security Forces RNZAF Security Forces Security
Security_forces
Camouflage pattern
The Rhodesian Brushstroke is a brushstroke-type camouflage pattern used by the Rhodesian Security Forces from 1965 until its replacement by a vertical
Rhodesian_Brushstroke
Main combatants comprised: The Rhodesian Security Forces (RhSF) were the official armed defence and internal security forces of Rhodesia from 1963 to 1980
List of weapons of the Rhodesian Bush War
List_of_weapons_of_the_Rhodesian_Bush_War
in a national service scheme from 1957. The relatively large Rhodesian Security Forces, most of whose personnel were conscripts, contributed to the government's
Conscription_in_Rhodesia
1964–1979 conflict in Southern Africa
American soldiers who had seen combat in Vietnam joined the Rhodesian Security Forces. The Rhodesian government created advertising campaigns in order to attract
Rhodesian_Bush_War
The special forces of Rhodesia were elite units that formed part of the Rhodesian Army during the Rhodesian Bush War. From 1977 they reported directly
Special_forces_of_Rhodesia
Rhodesian special forces unit
The Rhodesian Special Air Service or Rhodesian SAS was a special forces unit of the Rhodesian Army. It comprised: C Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment
Rhodesian_Special_Air_Service
Rhodesian government food control campaign
strict restrictions on the amount of food black Rhodesians could access. The Rhodesian Security Forces also destroyed food supplies and storage facilities
Operation_Turkey
Military unit
The Rhodesian Women's Service was an element of the Rhodesian Security Forces staffed predominantly by women from the state's small governing white minority
Rhodesian_Women's_Service
Unrecognised state in Southern Africa (1965–1979)
British government, rather than seriously undermine the Rhodesian security forces. Because Rhodesian exports were generally competitive and had previously
Rhodesia
Operation by South African Defence Force
former Rhodesian Security Forces in 1980 after that country transitioned to majority rule as Zimbabwe. It contributed to large numbers of Rhodesian veterans
Operation Winter (South Africa)
Operation_Winter_(South_Africa)
were a number of American volunteers in the Rhodesian Bush War who fought with the Rhodesian Security Forces. These men were nick-named the Crippled Eagles
American volunteers in the Rhodesian Bush War
American_volunteers_in_the_Rhodesian_Bush_War
Military unit
The Rhodesian Defence Regiment (RDR) was a unit of the Rhodesian Army during the last years of the Rhodesian Bush War from 1978 to 1980. It was a guard
Rhodesian_Defence_Regiment
Military unit
The Rhodesian Armoured Corps, nicknamed the "Black Devils" — was the only standing armoured cavalry battalion of the Rhodesian Army. During World War II
Rhodesian_Armoured_Corps
John Hickman among them, subsequently held key positions in the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Bush War of the 1970s. One former member of C Squadron
Southern Rhodesian military involvement in the Malayan Emergency
Southern_Rhodesian_military_involvement_in_the_Malayan_Emergency
Senior military appointment in Zimbabwe
it was referred to) was formed to direct the activities of all Rhodesian Security Forces. Prior to this, each service had its own command structure and
Chief_of_Defence_(Zimbabwe)
Regiment of the Rhodesian Army
The Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR) was a regiment of the Rhodesian Army. The ranks of the RAR were recruited from the black African population, although
Rhodesian_African_Rifles
Magazine
the recruitment of foreign nationals to serve in the Rhodesian Security Forces, during the Rhodesian Bush War (1964–79). By 1976, Soldier of Fortune was
Soldier_of_Fortune_(magazine)
Rhodesian paramilitary
The Security Force Auxiliaries (Pfumo Re Vanhu) was a Rhodesian black private paramilitary organization formed during the Rhodesian Bush War in 1978 under
Security_Force_Auxiliaries
Military unit
The Rhodesian Air Force (RhAF) was an air force based in Salisbury (now Harare) which represented several entities under various names between 1935 and
Rhodesian_Air_Force
the military insignia used by the Rhodesian Security Forces. Since Rhodesia was a landlocked country, the Security Force did not have a navy. Being a
Military_ranks_of_Rhodesia
Military unit
maps for the Rhodesian Security Forces. The official abbreviation of the Rhodesian Intelligence Corps was RIC. The stable belt of the Rhodesian Intelligence
Rhodesian_Intelligence_Corps
supreme organ for the coordination of state security in Zimbabwe. It was established by the Rhodesian Security Forces as Combined Operations Headquarters to
Joint Operations Command (Zimbabwe)
Joint_Operations_Command_(Zimbabwe)
American photojournalist
for his portfolio showing the brutal treatment of prisoners by Rhodesian Security Forces personnel in the fall of 1977. Baughman was born in Dearborn,
J._Ross_Baughman
Rhodesian military unit composed of French volunteers
Whistlefield Farms near Centenary in the country's north-east. The Rhodesian Security Forces launched Operation Hurricane in response and fought back strongly
7 Independent Company (Rhodesia)
7_Independent_Company_(Rhodesia)
Scottish former SAS soldier and mercenary (1942–2024)
in the Rhodesian Security Forces. Due to his specialist skills and previous special forces experience, McAleese volunteered for the Rhodesian Special
Peter_McAleese
MPAV ("Mine Protected Armoured Vehicle")
Leopard Security Vehicle is a land-mine protected APC used by the Rhodesian government and civilian population during the 1964–1979 Rhodesian Bush War
Leopard_security_vehicle
Country in Southeastern Africa
Zimbabwe Rhodesia. The Internal Settlement left control of the Rhodesian Security Forces, civil service, judiciary, and a third of parliament seats to
Zimbabwe
Passenger aircraft which was shot down in 1978
against the Rhodesian government and security forces. The resulting conflict, the Rhodesian Bush War, began on 4 July 1964. After the security forces mounted
Air_Rhodesia_Flight_825
Peacekeeping force in Rhodesia
of the Rhodesian Security Forces via weapons, supplies and intelligence during the Rhodesian Bush War it was decided that South African forces would not
Commonwealth Monitoring Force in Rhodesia
Commonwealth_Monitoring_Force_in_Rhodesia
1965 statement
shelved by the British government. The Rhodesian Bush War, a guerrilla conflict pitting the Rhodesian Security Forces against the Zimbabwe African National
Rhodesia's Unilateral Declaration of Independence
Rhodesia's_Unilateral_Declaration_of_Independence
Rhodesian mounted infantry unit
patrolled Rhodesia's borders during the Rhodesian Bush War, and then became a regiment of the Special Forces of Zimbabwe in June 1980. It was totally
Grey's_Scouts
Former arm of the Rhodesian Security Forces
of the Rhodesian Security Forces. Coming under the Ministry of Defence it was organised on similar lines to, but separate from, the Rhodesian Army. The
Guard_Force_(Rhodesia)
March 1980 to oversee integration of the formerly belligerent Rhodesian Security Forces, Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA), and the Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe_National_Army
Late history of the Rhodesian Light Infantry
The Rhodesian Light Infantry, commonly the Rhodesian Light Infantry (1RLI or RLI), served in the Rhodesian Bush War as part of the Rhodesian Security Forces
History of the Rhodesian Light Infantry (1972–1977)
History_of_the_Rhodesian_Light_Infantry_(1972–1977)
Australian air force officer in Rhodesia
what became the Royal Rhodesian Air Force in 1947, and was its commander from 1965 to 1969. Hawkins subsequently became the Rhodesian Accredited Diplomatic
Harold_Hawkins_(RRAF_officer)
1964–1980 military wing of the Zimbabwe African People's Union
ZIPRA, Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA) and Rhodesian Security Forces clashed. ZIPRA operated alone in Mashonaland West. No ZANLA combatants
Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army
Zimbabwe_People's_Revolutionary_Army
Military units deployed via parachute
Between 1976 and 1980, over 14,000 jumps were recorded by the Rhodesian Security Forces as a whole. The world record for operational jumps by an individual
Airborne_forces
Battle in the Rhodesian bush war
Battle of Hill 31 took place between the Rhodesian security forces and ZANU insurgents- who had crossed the Rhodesian border with Mozambique on 15 November
Battle_of_Hill_31
Battle rifle
relegated to reserve army and police units. During the Rhodesian Bush War, the Rhodesian Security Forces turned to a sympathetic South Africa as a major supplier
FN_FAL
Rhodesian Security Forces coordinating body
body established in 1977 to lead the efforts of the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War. It was commanded by Lieutenant General Peter
Combined Operations (Rhodesia)
Combined_Operations_(Rhodesia)
1978 Rhodesian Bush War operation
conducted by the Rhodesian Security Forces in Zambian territory on 19 October 1978, with the aim to attack camps believed to house guerrilla forces. The attack's
Operation_Gatling
Law enforcement agency in Rhodesia
Rhodesia. A subdivision of the Rhodesian Security Forces, it was responsible for the administration of the Rhodesian prison system. Established in 1954
Rhodesia_Prison_Service
French mercenary (1929–2007)
1978 as part of the Rhodesian Army's short-lived French-speaking unit, 7 Independent Company. With the support of the Rhodesian government, he returned
Bob_Denard
Military unit
main counter-insurgency units during the Rhodesian Bush War, which pitted the government's security forces against the rival guerrilla campaigns of Zimbabwe
Rhodesian_Light_Infantry
1979 Rhodesian Bush War operation
raid carried out in Mozambique by operatives of the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War, with combat assistance from the South African
Operation_Uric
Yugoslav towed 20 mm anti-aircraft gun
(1977–1992) and the later phase of the Rhodesian Bush War, with a few guns falling into the hands of the Rhodesian Security Forces in the course of their covert
Zastava_M55
Military unit
Rhodesia Regiment (RR) was one of the oldest and largest regiments in the Rhodesian Army. It served on the side of the United Kingdom in the Second Boer War
Rhodesia_Regiment
Rhodesian military tactic
parachute infantry. The tactic was developed by the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War (1964–1979). It emphasized rapid deployment
Fire_Force_(Rhodesia)
Early history of the Rhodesian Light Infantry
Southern Rhodesia, the Regiment served in the Rhodesian Bush War as part of the Rhodesian Security Forces between 1964 and 1979, from 1965 under the unrecognised
History of the Rhodesian Light Infantry (1961–1972)
History_of_the_Rhodesian_Light_Infantry_(1961–1972)
1977 Rhodesian attack in Mozambique
Operation Dingo, or the Chimoio Massacre , was an attack by the Rhodesian Security Forces against the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA)
Operation_Dingo
Political party in Rhodesia
civilization. American volunteers in the Rhodesian Bush War Foreign volunteers in the Rhodesian Security Forces Summary of World Broadcasts: Non-Arab Africa
Rhodesian White People's Party
Rhodesian_White_People's_Party
Topics referred to by the same term
Grand Forks Air Force Base (IATA airport code) Rhodesian Defence Regiment, Rhodesian Security Forces unit Royal Durban Rifles, now the Durban Light Infantry
RDR
Planned coup d'état in Zimbabwe
be conducted by the Rhodesian Security Forces against Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF in the event that party lost the Southern Rhodesian general election, 1980
Operation_Quartz
Ethnic group in Zimbabwe
White Zimbabweans (formerly White Rhodesians) are an ethnocultural Southern African people of European descent. Most are English-speaking descendants of
White_Zimbabweans
Paramilitary arm of Rhodesian police force
ended up taking on the role of a reconnaissance unit for the Rhodesian Security Forces. They played a key role in the Battle of Sinoia in 1968 where
Police_Anti-Terrorist_Unit
Canadian spree killer (1948–1976)
family, Lamb went to see Barker and told him that serving in the Rhodesian security forces had enriched him personally and made him respect himself for the
Mathew_Charles_Lamb
Semi-automatic rifle
Force has some Mini-14s in inventory. Rhodesia: Used by Rhodesian security forces during the Rhodesian Bush War. United Kingdom: The Royal Ulster Constabulary
Ruger_Mini-14
Settlers' Society. The Rhodesian Agricultural Journal. Argus Printing & Publishing Company. 1908. "Rhodesian History". Rhodesian History. 1. Central Africa
List_of_Rhodesian_periodicals
Rhodesian soldier decorated for Valour
Christofel Ferdinand Schulenburg GCV SCR is a South-African born former Rhodesian Army soldier. He is one of only two recipients of the Grand Cross of Valour
Chris_Schulenburg
1975 helicopter crash
dealt a severe blow to the Rhodesian Security Forces, then fighting bitterly against ZANLA and ZIPRA insurgents in the Rhodesian Bush War, for the officers
Cashel South African Air Force Alouette crash
Cashel_South_African_Air_Force_Alouette_crash
Former Zimbabwean military officer and politician
operation discipline, and sustaining military pressure against Rhodesian security forces in the period leading up to independence 1980. Following Zimbabwe’s
Vitalis_Zvinavashe
De facto embassy in Australia (1966–1980)
violated United Nations Security Council resolutions, including some that specifically targeted it and the other Rhodesian diplomatic posts. The RIC
Rhodesia_Information_Centre
Operation Yodel was an operation launched by the Rhodesian Security Forces on 13 September 1966 in response to an attack on civilians executed by communist
Operation_Yodel
Topics referred to by the same term
I Corps (Sri Lanka); a rapid reaction force Rhodesian Security Forces, the military and security forces of the government of former Rhodesia (1964–1980)
RSF
Battle of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
of the Bush War. The Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR) and other white-commanded elements of the former Rhodesian Security Forces, fighting for the Zimbabwean
1981_Entumbane_uprising
Military operation during the Rhodesian Bush War
Operation Cauldron was launched by the Rhodesian Security Forces in response to an incursion by ZIPRA insurgents on 28 December 1967. Despite the death
Operation_Cauldron_(Rhodesia)
German battle rifle
Portuguese built G3s were used by auxiliary or reserve units of the Rhodesian Security Forces South Africa: 100,000 FMP-manufactured surplus G3 rifles were
Heckler_&_Koch_G3
Northern Rhodesian folk singer
a career as an armed entertainer for troops in the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War. His work as an entertainer for the military
John_Edmond
Cabinet ministry of the Rhodesian government
multiracial staff and security forces. As the Rhodesian Bush War began in the early 1970s, INTAF significantly expanded its security operations. It established
INTAF
Coordinated missions, operations and projects
— Operations by Rhodesian security forces against ZIPRA and ZANU guerillas in Mashonaland. Overload (1974) — Rhodesian security forces operation to establish
List_of_military_operations
Operation Birch was an operation launched by the Rhodesian Security Forces in response to a group of 22–25 ZIPRA insurgents crossing the Zambezi River
Operation_Birch
Rhodesian Army general (1920–2012)
5 June 2012) was a South African army officer who rose to command the Rhodesian Army from 1968 to 1972. Coster was born on 19 April 1920 in Eshowe, Natal
Keith_Coster
Private military company
an ex-military colonel who had served in the Rhodesian Security Forces and then the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. He fought as part of the Zimbabwean intervention
Dyck_Advisory_Group
1967 Rhodesian victory in the Rhodesian Bush War
or the Wankie Battles was a military operation launched by the Rhodesian Security Forces on 1 August 1967 in response to the group of ZIPRA and Umkhonto
Operation_Nickel
Number of people killed in an event
During the Rhodesian Bush War the Rhodesian Security Forces were focused on achieving a high 'kill rate' against the communist guerrilla forces. While this
Body_count
Battle
raid in 1979 by the Rhodesian Security Forces (RSF) against ZANLA guerrilla bases in Mozambique towards the end of the Rhodesian Bush War. ZANLA put up
Operation_Miracle_(Rhodesia)
Military of Zambia
of several complaints before the United Nations Security Council charging that Rhodesian security forces were violating Zambia's sovereignty and territorial
Zambian_Defence_Force
The Rhodesian Light Infantry, commonly the Rhodesian Light Infantry (1RLI or RLI), served in the Rhodesian Bush War as part of the Rhodesian Security Forces
History of the Rhodesian Light Infantry (1977–1980)
History_of_the_Rhodesian_Light_Infantry_(1977–1980)
Armoured personnel carrier
the Rhodesian Security Forces – including the Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR), the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI), the Selous Scouts and the Rhodesian SAS
MAP45 armoured personnel carrier
MAP45_armoured_personnel_carrier
Medal awarded to the Champion chost of the Rhodesian Security Forces
the Champion shot of the Rhodesian Security Forces. A total of 8 medals were won by personnel of the Rhodesian Security Forces, including Inspector D.
President's Medal for Shooting (Rhodesia)
President's_Medal_for_Shooting_(Rhodesia)
less ammunition or travel through areas patrolled by the security forces. Finally, the Rhodesians sought to hit the guerrillas in their safe havens by poisoning
Rhodesia and weapons of mass destruction
Rhodesia_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction
Portuguese Colonial War
the Rhodesian Security Forces penetrated Mozambique, pursuing guerrillas, while full units were involved in military operations with Portuguese forces, notably
Operation_Penada
Operation Excess was a military operation launched by the Rhodesian Security Forces, on 27 July 1968, in response to an incursion of ZIPRA terrorists
Operation_Excess_(Rhodesia)
British and Rhodesian soldier
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Hind emigrated to Rhodesia and, working with another Rhodesian Central Intelligence Organisation operative, known only as "Taffy" Brice
Hugh_Hind
RSF military operation
Operation Panga was a military operation launched by the Rhodesian Security Forces (RSF) against a camp belonging to the communist insurgent group, ZIPRA
Operation_Panga
Rhodesian/South African pilot
Bulawayo, he joined the South African Air Force after a brief stint in the Rhodesian Army. As a helicopter pilot he was awarded the Honoris Crux decoration
Neall_Ellis
increasing calls for massive retaliation by the Rhodesian security forces. On October of that same year, the Rhodesian Air Force launched the daring "Green Leader"
Military_history_of_Zimbabwe
South African armoured personnel carrier
they withdrew from Rhodesia in 1976; these were retained by the Rhodesian Security Forces and later passed on to the Zimbabwe National Army. In 1978, 120
Hippo_APC
1978 Rhodesian attack in the Rhodesian Bush War
the Rhodesian Security Forces after the Viscount shootdown was the prominent cluster of ZANLA bases around Chimoio, in Mozambique. The Rhodesians destroyed
Operation_Snoopy
Rhodesian assassination plan against Robert Mugabe
Operation Hectic was a planned operation to be conducted by the Rhodesian Security Forces. The plan was designed as an underpinning operation to Operation
Operation_Hectic
Leader of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 2017
accused the Rhodesian security forces of being responsible for these attacks. In an attempt to quell the possibility that Rhodesia's security forces would launch
Robert_Mugabe
Armoured personnel carrier
of the Rhodesian Security Forces – the Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR), the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI), the Selous Scouts and the Rhodesian SAS – on
MAP75 armoured personnel carrier
MAP75_armoured_personnel_carrier
Gelled incendiary mixture
ISBN 978-0-06-016764-6 – via Internet Archive. Fireforce Exposed: Rhodesian Security Forces and Their Role in Defending White Supremacy. London: The Anti-Apartheid
Napalm
South African Air Force pilot (1953–2016)
golfer. He obtained his pilot's wings in 1977 and flew for 7 Squadron, Rhodesian Air Force, before re-joining the South African Air Force in 1980. While
Arthur_Walker_(pilot)
State-owned Zimbabwean arms manufacturing and procurement company
civilian engineers and companies that processed the raw metals. Rhodesian security forces occasionally cooperated with their South African counterparts
Zimbabwe_Defence_Industries
Semi-automatic pistol
in anticipation of a domestic military or police contract. The Rhodesian Security Forces were then fighting a long and bitter counter-insurgency campaign
Mamba_Pistol
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