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 – July 2012	Succeeded by Gaolathe Galebotswe

References[edit]

^ "SADC Peacekeeping Cooperation Urged". Xinhua News Agency. 2000-09-05. Retrieved 2007-08-01.^{[dead link]}
^ "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.
^ "Masire appointed BDF commander". Mmegi. 2006-10-27. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
^ "BOTSWANA: Army rolls out carpet for women". Reuters AlertNet. 2006-11-22. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
^ Piet, Bame (2006-11-07). "No special treatment for female soldiers - Masire". Mmegi. Retrieved 2007-08-01.

[1] "SADC Peacekeeping Cooperation Urged". Xinhua News Agency. 2000-09-05. Retrieved 2007-08-01.^{[dead link]}

[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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