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2JR and the Engineers, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and the CSB
which was commanded by a Major. They reported upwards to the Command
Centre. The responsible unit on the ground or within the area of operation was
the Battalion. So that, within the area of operation, the highest ranking decision-
makers were the Battalion Commanders. During the operation, the three combat
battalions were 1JR, 2JR and CSB. Some units of 3JR were attached to 1JR.
Each had separate tasks and spheres of responsibility.
11.19.
Capt. Anderson, speaking with reference to 2JR, gave a description
as follows:
“Within the Battalion, there are four companies.
Headquarters Company is more of an administrative
company. Then there are three infantry companies or rifle
companies as they are referred to. Those are Alpha, Bravo
and Charlie Companies. Each company has anywhere
between 100 to 120 soldiers.”
11.20.
This Battalion was responsible for entering and pacifying Tivoli
Gardens. It had a clearly defined operational space that was coterminous with
the boundaries of Tivoli Gardens. Each of the rifle companies was responsible
for clearly defined geographic zones, viz. sectors 1, 2, and 3 as mentioned
elsewhere. The main effort was undertaken by Alpha Company. Its role was
pacification of sector 1 including Java where Coke was believed to be ensconced.
Lt. Col. Sewell commanded the Battalion charged with this responsibility.
11.21.
As indicated previously, Alpha Company under Maj. Cherverria was
assigned sector 1. Charlie Company and Maj. Kennedy were assigned sector 2,
while Capt. Anderson and Bravo Company were to take charge of sector 3.
11.22.
According to Lt. Col. Ogilvie, the JDF’s system is so structured that
no one is left unsupervised. When he gave evidence on 21 October 2015,
Lt. Col. Ogilvie said –