Commander of the Defence Force (Botswana)
| Commander of the Botswana Defence Force | |
|---|---|
| Botswana Defence Force flag | |
| Incumbentsince 8 September 2016 Lieutenant 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.