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INTRODUCTION |
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The Lesotho Defence Force Engineering Unit was born of circumstances, rather than as product of some philosophy. It metamorphosed from a group of soldiers who were assigned as a hand to contractor who had been engaged to erect a structure at the Ratjomose Barracks, onto an organization intended for maintenance and construction. It took the latest and present form in early 2000's when with the help of the Indian Army Training Team in Lesotho (IATT) its mission was broadened to include the traditional mission of combat engineering. |
MISSION |
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Mobility, Counter mobility, Survivability |
VISION |
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A versatile unit is equipped to support a light infantry brigade in peace time and wartime, and capable of leading LDF's obligation of assistance to civilians on time, and within budget. |
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Nala ke ts'epe, se-fata-majoeng. |
SERVICES OFFERED BY ENGINEERING UNIT |
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Combat Engineers and engineering Trades (Electrical, Building, Plumbing, Draughting and Design, Mechanical) Responds to natural disasters that affect infrastructure and livelihoods. They provide humanitarian assistance in the area of construction. Engineering personnel receives trainings from tertiary institutions in Lesotho and abroad, military institutions abroad, and at the LDF Engineering Headquarters for entry – level training. |
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ENTRY PREREQUISITES |
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The LDF Engineering has in the past been afforded an opportunity to recruit directly from among professional civilians. For the purpose, usual age restrictions were waived. All who wish to serve as Engineers will be expected to undergo basic military training. Inform competition of basic military train where they will then join Engineering Company. There are also already LDF members who apply for Engineering courses locally and abroad and after the completion of their studies, they are absorbed into the Engineering unit. There are also those with no knowledge of Engineering skill and receive in-house trainings. |
LDF tasks are always delivered directly by soldiers through human interaction. They are our greatest assets. The LDF embraces diversity, inclusivity and contributes to society in everything it does. We have to make life-critical decisions and take purposeful action in sometimes hostile, confusing and unclear situations that occasionally test us to the limit of human endurance. Our training, development and preparation is personally rewarding but also ensures we are united by common values and strong bonds and will do the right thing, even under the most difficult circumstances.