Commander of the Defence Force (Botswana)
| Commander of the Botswana Defence Force | |
|---|---|
Botswana Defence Force flag | |
Incumbent since 8 September 2016Lieutenant general Placid Diratsagae Segokgo | |
| Abbreviation | Commander, BDF |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence, Justice and Security |
| Appointer | The president |
| Formation | 1977 |
| First holder | Mompati Merafhe |
The commander of the Botswana Defence Force is the highest-ranking military officer in the Botswana Defence Force and is responsible for maintaining control over the service branches.