Tebogo Masire Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: SADC Peacekeeping Cooperation Urged . . 2000-09-05 . 2007-08-01.
  2. News: BDF chief criticises men for being obstacles . Botswana Press Agency . . 2004-04-14 . 2007-08-01 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050201035330/http://www.gov.bw/cgi-bin/news.cgi?d=20040414&i=BDF_chief_criticises_men_for_being_obstacles . February 1, 2005 .
  3. News: Masire appointed BDF commander . . 2006-10-27 . 2007-08-01.
  4. News: BOTSWANA: Army rolls out carpet for women . . 2006-11-22 . 2007-08-01.
  5. News: Bame . Piet . No special treatment for female soldiers - Masire . . 2006-11-07 . 2007-08-01.

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