4 SAI took part in many external operations during the South African border war such as:
Dolfyn,
Askari,
Alpha Centauri,
Moduler, 
Hooper and
Prone.

For these operations, 4 SAI became a detached unit supplying mechanised infantry to 62 Mechanised Battalion Group.
An artillery battery of G5 howitzers, a Ratel-90 armoured car squadron and a  in some operations, an Oilfant tank squadron was also temporarily attached to the battalion.
4 SAI took part in many external operations during the South African border war such as:
Dolfyn,
Askari,
Alpha Centauri,
Moduler, 
Hooper and
Prone.
For these operations, 4 SAI became a detached unit supplying mechanised infantry to 62 Mechanised Battalion Group. An artillery battery of G5 howitzers, a Ratel-90 armoured car squadron and a  in some operations, an Oilfant tank squadron was also temporarily attached to the battalion.
4 South African Infantry Battalion