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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.
The Ministry of Defence and Security of Botswana aims to provide safety, protection and promote human rights and rule of law via the implementation of pertinent policies and programming in order to achieve peace and tranquility. The ministry oversees the following departments: [1] [2] Botswana Defence Force; Botswana Prison Service
11 Air defence systems. 12 River-wing equipment. 13 References. ... This is a list of the equipment used by the Botswana Ground Force. Small arms. Name Image Caliber ...
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 Air Wing was formed in 1977 and is organisationally part of the Botswana Defence Force. [2]All squadrons are designated with a Z, which stands for "squadron". [3] The main base is near Molepolole and was built by mostly foreign contractors between 1992 and 1996. [4]
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
Botswana Defence Force Air Wing [1. No insignia: Warrant officer class 1: Warrant officer class 2: Staff sergeant: Sergeant: Corporal: Lance corporal: Private (or ...
Pages in category "Military of Botswana" ... This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Botswana Defence Force Air Wing; C. Commander of the Defence Force (Botswana) D.