Ian Deetlefs

Maj Gen Ian Deetlefs (Rtd) served in the South African Army's Reserve Force from 1965–2003. He became the first Chief of Defence Reserves of the South African National Defence Force in 1997. He retired from the SANDF in 2003 and was succeeded by Maj Gen R.C. Andersen.

Military career
Gen Deetlefs has served with
 * 1 Special Service Battalion (1 SSB)
 * Army Gymnasium
 * 6 South African Infantry Battalion (6SAI)
 * Natal Carbineers
 * Congella Regiment
 * Natal Command

He served as Chief of Defence Reserves, SANDF and was the Founding Chairman of the Reserve Force Council (RFC)

Medals
Gen Deetlefs has been awarded the following: