page_title: 63 Mechanised Battalion Group
section_title: SANDF Rethink
hierarchical_section_title: 63 Mechanised Battalion Group / SANDF Rethink
caption_attribution_description: English: 63 Mech honourary discharge certificate
context_page_description: 63 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. Together with 61 Mechanised Battalion Group and 62 Mechanised Battalion Group, these units made up 60 Brigade encompassing battlegroup principles.
context_section_description: By 1994, the 63 Mech nomenclature was totally abandoned. The battlegroup principles however continue to be utilised in the current SANDF's training program as and when the need arises.
caption: 63 Mech honorable discharge certificate
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