Braunton Burrows Training Area is one of our most unique and complex areas to train owing to its coastal location and extensive sand dune system. As DIO’s Head of Overseas and Training region, I recently had the privilege of visiting …
As Colonel Cadets, I serve as the Army Cadet advisor to the Commander South West. The Commander commands the Army Cadets, while I provide the crucial interface between the Chain of Command of the Army Cadet Forces (ACF) Counties, the …
When people see me at my desk as the Logistic Support Officer for the Wales and West Defence Training Estate, they might not realise that I also serve as Battery Commander of 211 Battery in 104 Regiment Royal Artillery. For …
As we start celebrating Armed Forces Week 2025, we’re highlighting the excellent work of DIO colleagues around the world who proudly provide our Armed Forces with a safe and effective place to train. DIO provides essential support for overseas training …
My name is Venus Tingzon and I’m a Senior Project Manager within DIO, a role I have been in since 2020, after joining DIO as a Project Support Officer in 2017. I joined the civil service in 2004, working as …
11 February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. DIO’s Senior Climate Resilience manager, Begonia Pedreira-Regueira, reflects on how she has been celebrating the day and championing the principles it stands for. Part of me cannot believe …
I am the Training Safety Marshal for East Anglia Training Areas which includes Barton Road Rifle Range. Barton Road Rifle Range is about 1,200 yards long and one of only three bracketed ranges in the UK, meaning that there are several …
The importance of the MOD estate for supporting wildlife and heritage has long been recognised. In 1971-73, the Nugent Committee examined the necessity and management of Defence land holdings. It noted the importance of the estate, and highlighted the need …
I’ve been working in the Falkland Islands for six months in what is now my fourth continuity tour to the Falklands. It’s an interesting place to live and work and being so far from the UK adds significant challenges to …
November 19 marks International Men’s Day—a day dedicated to celebrating the positive influence of men, their contributions to society, and their roles as fathers, mentors, and leaders. This year’s theme, “Role Models” invites us to explore the powerful impact that …
I recently had the honour of taking part in a DIO battlefield study in Normandy, focused on the monumental events of Operation Overlord and the D-Day landings. Battlefield studies are something our military colleagues sometimes undertake to learn from strategies …