Tebogo Masire

Tebogo Masire is the former deputy commander[1][2] and former commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). He assumed the post on November 1, 2006, succeeding Lt. Gen. Louis Matshwenyego Fisher.[3]

Under his command, in March 2007, the BDF began recruiting females into military service,[4] though Masire has emphasised that female recruits will not receive special treatment.[5]

Preceded by
Louis Matshwenyego Fisher		 Commander of the Botswana Defence Force
November 1, 2006 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent

References

  1. ↑ "SADC Peacekeeping Cooperation Urged". Xinhua News Agency. 2000-09-05. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  2. ↑ "BDF chief criticises men for being obstacles". Botswana Press Agency (The Government of Botswana). 2004-04-14. Archived from the original on February 1, 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  3. ↑ "Masire appointed BDF commander". Mmegi. 2006-10-27. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  4. ↑ "BOTSWANA: Army rolls out carpet for women". Reuters AlertNet. 2006-11-22. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  5. ↑ Piet, Bame (2006-11-07). "No special treatment for female soldiers - Masire". Mmegi. Retrieved 2007-08-01.


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