Ministry of Defence and Security (MDS) is responsible for overall development of policy, strategy, standards leadership, direction and oversight matters relating to defence and security.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE DESK ADVISOR
The Botswana Defence Force Desk provides a critical daily link between the Ministry Headquarters and the BDF in so far as the administration and execution of duties is concerned. The overall areas of responsibility for the Desk include matters relating to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation on defence and security matters, as well as facilitating the execution of resolutions emanating from Joint Permanent Commissions on Defence and Security (JPCDS) and Bi-National Commissions (BNCs) amongst others. The Ministry also has a Defence Advisor (MODA) seconded by the Government of the United States of America to further strengthen identified areas of strategic cooperation between the two countries.
MILITARY VETERANS AFFAIRS UNIT
The Military Veterans Unit was established to provide support services to separated members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). Some of the services and support functions that the Unit facilitates and provides pertain to socio-economic support; burials and memorials; honours; healthcare; well-being; skills development and empowerment.
Ministry Departments:
- Botswana Defence Force (BDF)
- Botswana Police Service (BPS)
Department of Prisons and Rehabilitation
Botswana Defence Force (BDF)
The Botswana Defence Force exists to defend Botswana's territorial integrity, sovereignty and national interests. It's Vision is to be a professional, prompt and decisive Force. Key functions include:
- Ensuring national security and stability;
- Protecting the people and their properties;
- Protecting the constitution of Botswana to guarantee the rule of law;
- Defending Botswana's territorial integrity on land and in the air;
- Preserving Botswana as a free, independent and sovereign state;
- Aiding civil authorities in domestic support operations;
- Strengthening Botswana's international relations by participating in regional and international security cooperation.
