Armed Forces of the Republic of Botswana
GPTKB entity
Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Military organization
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
C-130 Hercules
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
With neighboring countries
International defense partnerships Partnerships with Western nations Southern_African_Development_Community_(SADC) |
| gptkbp:awards |
Various medals and honors
|
| gptkbp:branch |
gptkb:Air_Force
Army |
| gptkbp:budget |
$200 million (approx.)
Government budget allocations |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:President_of_Botswana
Civilian oversight by government |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Resource limitations
Border_conflicts_with_Namibia |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Botswana
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
Defensive posture
|
| gptkbp:electronic_warfare |
gptkb:Botswana_Defence_Intelligence
Post-independence development Established post-independence Modernization efforts Efficient supply chain management Acquisition of new equipment Professionalism and discipline Ceremonial_events_and_parades |
| gptkbp:established |
1966
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
National security and stability
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Gaborone
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Armed Forces of the Republic of Botswana
|
| gptkbp:humanitarianAssistance |
Significant_contributions_in_Africa
|
| gptkbp:internationalRelations |
Focus on regional stability
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
approximately 10,000
approximately 5,000 Counter-terrorism operations Joint exercises with other nations Community engagement programs Voluntary enlistment Annual training exercises Commitment to human rights Military academy training Local and international training programs Base_facilities_in_Botswana |
| gptkbp:militaryService |
nan
|
| gptkbp:motto |
Pula!
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
Preparedness for regional conflicts
|
| gptkbp:participatesIn |
gptkb:UN_peacekeeping_missions
|
| gptkbp:rank |
Officer and enlisted ranks
|
| gptkbp:reform |
Ongoing modernization efforts
|
| gptkbp:role |
National defense
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| gptkbp:supportRole |
Humanitarian assistance missions
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Deterrence and defense
|
| gptkbp:team |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:training |
Military training programs
|
| gptkbp:uniform |
Camouflage_pattern
|
| gptkbp:vehicleClass |
Armored personnel carriers
|