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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.
General Mompati Merafhe, Founding Commander of BDF. The Botswana Defence Force was raised in April 1977 by an Act of Parliament called the 'BDF Act NO 13 of 1977. [2] At its formation, Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe (retired and former Vice President of the Republic of Botswana (now deceased)) became its first Commander.
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
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 [1] Senior under officer Under officer Junior under officer Officer cadet Other ranks. The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and ...
This is a list of the equipment used by the Botswana Ground Force. Small arms. Name Image Caliber Type Origin Notes Pistols Browning Hi-Power [1] 9×19mm:
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]
He later served as the Commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) from his appointment in 1989, retiring from the position in 1998. During this time, Khama received military honours, including the Founder Officer Medal for being part of the Botswana Defence Force when it was created in 1977, the Duty Code Order for devotion to duty, and the ...