Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force
| Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force | |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | Government of Lesotho |
The Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force is the professional head of the Defence Force. He is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Lesotho military.
List of chiefs
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| Portrait | Commander | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Defence branch | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant general Tlali Kamoli | 2012 | 29 August 2014 | 1–2 years |  Lesotho Army | [1] | |
| Lieutenant general Maaparankoe Mahao (1968–2015) | 29 August 2014 | February 2015 | 0–1 years | Lesotho Army | [1] | |
| Lieutenant general Tlali Kamoli | February 2015 | December 2016 | 0–1 years | Lesotho Army | [1][2][3] | |
| Lieutenant general Khoantle Motsomotso (?–2017) | December 2016 | 5 September 2017 † | 0–1 years | Lesotho Army | [4] | |
| Major general Lineo Poopa Acting | 5 September 2017 | 23 January 2018 | 171 days | Lesotho Army | [4] | |
| Lieutenant general Mojalefa Letsoela | 23 January 2018 | Incumbent | 6 years, 150 days | Lesotho Air Squadron | [3][4] |
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See also
References
- ^ a b c Peta, Basildon (13 October 2017). Ex-LDF chief Kamoli faces police interrogation. Pretoria News. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ Army chief steps down after negotiations with the government. Economist Intelligence Unit. Published 10 November 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ a b Lesotho Times (9 February 2018). "New Army Chief Speaks". Lesotho Times. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ a b c Govt appoints new army commander. Lesotho Times. Published 27 January 2018.