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.

SERVICES OFFERED BY ENGINEERING UNIT

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.