Lesotho Defence Force

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_organization
gptkbp:aircraft_operated helicopters
gptkbp:allies collaboration with NGOs
partnerships with international organizations
bilateral agreements with other nations
regional defense agreements
gptkbp:awards medals for service
gptkbp:branch gptkb:military_forces
gptkbp:budget $30 million (approx.)
gptkbp:combat_history participated in regional conflicts
emphasis on discipline
established after independence
involved in political conflicts
patriotic values
involved in peace negotiations
involved in coups
engaged in border disputes.
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Mojalefa_Letsoela
gptkbp:country gptkb:Lesotho
gptkbp:established gptkb:1993
gptkbp:fighting_style disaster relief operations
gptkbp:has_ability preparedness for emergencies
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Maseru
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lesotho Defence Force
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:Lesotho_Defence_Intelligence
gptkbp:international_relations gptkb:law
cooperates with SADC
gptkbp:logistics gptkb:supply_chain_management
transportation of troops
gptkbp:military_conflict gptkb:African_Standby_Force
budget constraints
gptkbp:military_doctrine combined arms operations
gptkbp:military_engagement community outreach programs
gptkbp:military_exercises annual training exercises
joint exercises with South Africa
gptkbp:military_identity national pride
gptkbp:military_leadership civilian oversight
gptkbp:military_lessons leadership development programs
basic training for recruits
gptkbp:military_operations humanitarian missions
border security operations
counter-terrorism efforts
internal security operations
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Brigadier_General
gptkbp:military_service in rural areas
mandatory for citizens
gptkbp:military_strategy asymmetric warfare tactics
defensive posture
gptkbp:military_technology modernization efforts
acquisition of modern equipment
light infantry weapons
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:Lesotho_Special_Forces
gptkbp:mission gptkb:national_security
gptkbp:motto Defend the Kingdom
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:United_Nations_peacekeeping_missions
gptkbp:primary_role defense of Lesotho
gptkbp:recruitment voluntary enlistment
gptkbp:size approximately 2,000 personnel
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:none
gptkbp:training gptkb:South_African_National_Defence_Force
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Lesotho_Defence_Force_Command_and_Staff_College
gptkbp:uniform gptkb:camouflage
gptkbp:wingspan gptkb:Lesotho_Air_Force
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_of_Lesotho
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5