Maj.-Gen. van Deventer was given the following tasks when he took over command on 14 November 1975:

• securing and development of the traditional UNITA area with, if possible, the provision of aid to the FNLA in Northern Angola;
• occupation of the area up to the Cuanza River;
• securing and restoration of the Benguela railway line;
• capture of enemy positions like Henrique de Carvalho (Saurimo) where required and where possible;
• ensuring of the safety of the soldiers and equipment of the South African Defence Force in Angola and during the withdrawal when evacuating;
• clearing of SWAPO within a demilitarised zone along the border between Angola and South West Africa;
• destroying the electrical supply to Luanda.

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