![A Challenger 2 tank on Castlemartin Ranges in Pembrokeshire, Wales. [Crown Copyright/MOD2014]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/08/45157422-1024x683.jpg)
...old armoured vehicles for targets for bigger weapons, such as those on Apache helicopters. Old Spartan and Sultan vehicles used as helicopter targets on Range East. [Crown Copyright/MOD2016]In fact, we...
![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...
...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...
...air transport to UK Government and military leaders, is based here. The runway resurfacing works will ensure those flying operations continue for years to come. I’m looking forward to the...
...your school days are the best of your life, but I seriously doubt that as I look back fondly on my apprenticeship. For four years, I alternated between academic study...
...Picnics are not permitted for similar reasons, many areas contain unexploded ordnance, so although it may be tempting to stop to camp or bring a picnic, for everyone’s safety, we...
...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...
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...
...exercise for 5 RIFLES, who are about to deploy to Afghanistan for a protracted period with their WARRIOR armoured vehicles, so we are working flat out to meet all their...
...safe, sustainable and effective training facilities for all our users. It should also make life easier for military personnel when arranging and undertaking training, allowing them to concentrate on what...