Supporting Cadets: How DIO provides infrastructure for tomorrow's leaders 

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Participants and volunteers at Ten Tors pose with an Armed Forces Day banner as a helicopter flies over them.

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 …

Celebrating Armed Forces Week 2025

A soldier walks towards the camera through the jungle.

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 …

Celebrating 50 years of MOD conservation groups

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Several long horn cows are seen to be lying down in a field of green grass.

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 …