BDF camps are military camps, and there is a need for stricter rules and regulations to safeguard their operations as well as ensure the safety of civilians. Of course, military personnel are human, and they have relatives as well as girlfriends and boyfriends, but the fact remains that the BDF is responsible for ensuring national security and stability and, as such, will be one of the first targets in the event of possible attacks. The decision to start implementing prior application and approval was announced at the 21st BDF Strategic Conference. The App will first be piloted at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB).
Over the years, there have been complaints that BDF barracks are overpopulated, with many soldiers staying with their siblings/relatives, friends, and sometimes girlfriends or boyfriends. Whilst it may sometimes be necessary for BDF personnel to house relatives, girlfriends or boyfriends, or other people they may have relationships with, it should be understood that military bases have different regulations due to the sensitivity of their responsibilities. All people inside the military barracks need to register at any given time, so it will be easy to account for each and every individual should there be an emergency.
