...and privately-owned land, alongside the Belize Defence Force (BDF) and other foreign forces. ‘Mothballed’ in 2011, it was reactivated in 2016 by which time the infrastructure had deteriorated. Infrastructure improvements...
...SMEs, to engage with DIO, bringing new ideas and increased value for money for our Armed Forces customers. We will continue to drive further improvements, in collaboration with our supply...
Mike on Salisbury Plain Training Area, kitted up ready for a ride in a Warrior armoured vehicle. [Crown Copyright / MOD 2023]Last month DIO’s Corporate Communications team invited England Rugby...
...is no excuse for ignoring the messages that are out there or not being aware of the inherent dangers on the military training estate. Firing times for many sites are...
...MOD 2022]I found the care for the environment, for colleagues undergoing training and for each other was evident with a real sense of purpose and camaraderie. I was also pleased...
![Bulford Kiwi chalk monument, Salisbury Plain [Crown copyright/MOD]](https://insideDIO.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/10/Bulford-Kiwi-2.jpeg)
...historical and scientific interest. My name is Richard Osgood and I am one of four archaeologists working for DIO. Our role is to protect, maintain and advise on monuments across...
...personnel, which means my earlier career in the Armed Forces - I served with the 1st Battalion The Royal Hampshire Regiment - really helps me to understand what they need...
![A three-bed house on the Chimney Rise estate. [Crown Copyright/MOD 2015]](https://insideDIO.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/08/Chimney-Rise-Estate-ROs-3-Beds1.jpg)
...families live in properties fit for purpose and that costs for repairs are correctly attributed. My work involves coordinating between the Garrison Engineer’s Department and landlords over fault repairs and...
...high-visibility jackets. The Health and Safety team also ensure that buildings constructed for use by the Armed Forces are constructed in a safe manner and are safe to maintain. Site...
...this new capability with due regard for public money. Whatever I do and whatever I achieve, it must offer demonstrable value for money. I establish the project boundary in which...