MR KNOETZE
196, paragraph 11
"Both the revolutionary movements and the SADF realised the importance of the areas of tactical influence, i.e. the areas in neighbouring territories adjacent to the RSA, for operational and strategical reasons as explained in Chapter 1.  Since the SADF was not allowed to permanently occupy these areas, tactics and capabilities had to be developed to conduct the operations efficiently into these areas from secure bases in the RSA or South West Africa/Namibia.  Although external operations were directed against the armed elements of revolutionary movements, provision had to be made for possible intervention by armed forces of neighbouring countries.  Being a landward threat, the Army, i.e. land forces, was the primary role-player in these tactical operations, supported by other arms of the service."
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