| South West African Territorial Force | |
|---|---|
 SWATF Insignia | |
| Active | 1977–1989 |
| Country |  South West Africa |
| Branch |  South African Defence Force |
| Size | 10,100 (1981) 22,000 (1987) |
| Part of | Department of Defence for South West Africa |
| Garrison/HQ | Windhoek, South West Africa |
The South West Africa Territorial Force (SWATF) was an auxiliary arm of the South African Defence Force (SADF) and comprised the armed forces of South West Africa (now Namibia) from 1977 to 1989.[1] It emerged as a product of South Africa's political control of the territory which was granted to the former as a League of Nations mandate following World War I.[2]
- ^ Duignan, Peter. Politics and Government in African States 1960–1985. pp. 345–377.
- ^ "SWAPO – SWATF/Koevoet". Swapoparty.org. Retrieved 30 April 2013.