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The Botswana Defence Force (BDF, Tswana: Sesole Sa Botswana) is the military of Botswana.The main component of the BDF is the Botswana Ground Force; there is also an air wing and a riverine patrol contingent attached to the ground forces, with 10 Panther airboats and 2 Boston Whaler Raider class.
He assumed command of the BDF in 1998, succeeding Seretse Ian Khama, [3] [4] son of ex-President Sir Seretse Khama, paramount chief of the Bangwato tribe, and current President of Botswana. [5] He retired on 1 November 2006, succeeded by Tebogo Masire. [6] [7] Fisher is now the ambassador for the embassy of Botswana in Nigeria. [8]
The commander-in-chief of the BDF is Mokgweetsi Masisi, the current President of Botswana. Answering to him is Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo. 2012 Botswana Defence Force Change of Command. The various units of the Botswana Ground Force are as follows: 1st Armoured Brigade (Gaborone) 1st Infantry Brigade (mechanised brigade at Gaborone)
The Commander of the Botswana Defence Force is the highest-ranking military officer in the Botswana Defence Force and is responsible for maintaining control over the service branches. List of officeholders
Name Image Caliber Type Origin Notes Pistols Browning Hi-Power [1]: 9×19mm: Semi-automatic pistol Belgium United States Submachine guns Sten [2]: 9×19mm: Submachine gun United Kingdom
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Maparangwane Air Base is the only full air base in Botswana. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is a civilian airport that hosts the VIP jets and Francistown Airport is a joint civilian/military airfield with ownership by the BDF since 2011. [13]
Botswana Defence Force Air Wing [1. No insignia: Warrant officer class 1: Warrant officer class 2: Staff sergeant: Sergeant: Corporal: Lance corporal: Private (or ...