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Tebogo Masire

Tebogo Masire

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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 Commander of the Botswana Defence Force
November 1, 2006 – July 2012		 Succeeded by
Gaolathe Galebotswe

References

  1. [1]
    "SADC Peacekeeping Cooperation Urged". Xinhua News Agency. 2000-09-05. Retrieved 2007-08-01.[dead link]
  2. [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. [3]
    "Masire appointed BDF commander". Mmegi. 2006-10-27. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  4. [4]
    "BOTSWANA: Army rolls out carpet for women". Reuters AlertNet. 2006-11-22. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
  5. [5]
    Piet, Bame (2006-11-07). "No special treatment for female soldiers - Masire". Mmegi. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
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