4 Artillery Brigade (Namibia)
| 4 Artillery Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1999 to present |
| Country |
 Namibia |
| Allegiance | Constitution of Namibia |
| Type | Regular artillery |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Namibian Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa |
| Engagements | Second Congo War |
4 Artillery Brigade is a brigade of the Namibian Army based at Otjiwarongo.[1] It functions as the Army's artillery Formation and hosts all the Artillery regiments of the Army.
History
The brigade was formed in 1999. Its the controlling entity of all artillery units in the Army.Shortly after its formation the Brigade received G2 towed artillery from South Africa.
Equipment
The Brigade uses the following equipment:
Units
Leadership
- Brig Gen Angunga David Shivute Unknown date – 2014
- Brig Gen Nestor Shali Shalauda 2014 – Current[4]
Gallery
References
- ↑ http://www.nbc.na/news_article.php?id=12112&title=Colonel-Nestor-Shalauda-is-now-the-Commander-of-the-4th-Artillery-Brigade
- ↑ Tomas, M (July 2011). "Inauguration of 21 Inf Bde Commander". NDF Journal' 41: 4.
- ↑ http://www.mod.gov.na/pdfs/oct-dec%202013.pdf
- ↑ http://www.lelamobile.com/content/10412/Change-of-command-at-Otjiwarongo-Military-Base/
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