Army Support Base Western Cape’s visit to the SA Navy Article and photos by AB N.C. Zulu

On Thursday 05 November 2009, fifty delegates from the Army Support Base Western Cape (ASBWC) Formation Headquarters and various other regions visited the SA Navy. The visit was in line with a Command Cadre Conference (CCC) of the Army Support Formation, which took place from 01 – 06 November 2009.

Delegates being briefed about the SA Navy

The visit was an opportunity for the delegates to gauge the capabilities of the SA Navy because of its significant and strategic coastal positioning. The delegates kicked off the visit with a presentation by Captain C.R. Sharwood on the overview of the SA Navy at the IMT conference room. After being enlightened about the SA Navy, the delegates had an opportunity to experience first hand what the SA Navy is all about with a tour onboard SAS MENDI. After soaking up the sights and sounds of the Frigate, the group moved on to the submarine SAS CHARLOTTE MAXEKE.

Delegates enjoying a tour of the Dockyard on a tugboat	Delegates visiting the submarines

Delegates took a break for lunch at Hugo Bierman Wardroom, thereafter concluded the visit with a tugboat ride around the Dockyard. The delegates thoroughly enjoyed the day and thanked the SA Navy for all its efforts in making it possible.

Senior members of the delegates after their tour onboard SAS CHARLOTTE MAXEKE with Officer Commanding Commander D. White	XO of SAS MENDI Commander G.R. Walker explaining to the group about the different weaponry onboard the ship
XO of SAS MENDI Commander G.R. Walker taking the delegates on tour of the SAS MENDI