A chain border on a black shield, three lightning bolts, two swords and the number 63.

[2] Support companies of anti-tank, assault pioneers (sapper), 81 mm (3.2 in) mortars and their logistical team were also transferred from 1 South African Infantry Battalion in October 1988 to 8 South African Infantry Battalion for integration during a brigade level exercise at Lohatla Army Battle School called Exercise Sweepslag prior to the Group being sent north to South West Africa.

63 Mech was seconded to the command of Sector 10 in northern South West Africa in 1989 for its short operational life of about 12 months.

For the specific engagements in Operation Merlyn and Agree however, the unit included: From 1990, 63 Mech was activated annually only for joint training exercises where 8 SAI was the lead entity: By 1991, Rooikat armoured cars and Ratel ZT3s were added to these exercises at Lohatla Army Battle School.

The battlegroup principles however continue to be utilised in the current SANDF's training program as and when the need arises.