The Rhodesian Intelligence Corps was a military intelligence regiment within the Rhodesian Army concerned with training personnel, units, and organizations for specialist intelligence functions.[1]
| Rhodesian Intelligence Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1975-1980 |
| Disbanded | 1980 |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Nickname(s) | RIC |
History edit
On the 1st of July 1975, the Rhodesian Intelligence Corps was formed with the role of training personnel, units, and organizations for specialist intelligence functions.[2] The Corps was almost completely staffed by reservist soldiers. Their field role was to collect intelligence and provided up-to-date maps for the Rhodesian Security Forces.[3]
The official abbreviation of the Rhodesian Intelligence Corps is RIC.[4][5]
Uniform edit
The stable belt of the Rhodesian Intelligence Corps went vertically blue-yellow-blue-yellow-blue with a coat of arms of the buckle.[6][7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, the RIC". rhodesianforces.org.
- ^ "Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, the RIC". rhodesianforces.org.
- ^ Moorcraft, Paul L.; McLaughlin, Peter (July 21, 2010). The Rhodesian War: A Military History. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811707251 – via Google Books.
- ^ Baxter, Peter (July 19, 2014). Bush War Rhodesia 1966-1980. Helion and Company. ISBN 9781909982376 – via Google Books.
- ^ Cross, Glenn (March 21, 2017). Dirty War: Rhodesia and Chemical Biological Warfare 1975-1980. Helion and Company. ISBN 9781912866960 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Rhodesia Intelligence Corps Belt Buckle Reuteler MFG Salisbury & Stable Belt | #306617046". Worthpoint.
- ^ "RHODESIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS BUCKLE". www.stablebelts.co.uk.