Maj Gen Ian Deetlefs (Rtd) SSAS PG SM JCD served in the South African Army's Reserve Force from 1965–2003.

He studied Economics at the University of Natal (Durban) and graduated in 1971.

Gen Deetlefs has served with As part of his responsibilities regularly briefed the Joint Standing Committee on Defence of the SA Parliament.

[4] Some of his work experience[5] includes Gen Deetlefs has been awarded the following:[1]

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