The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), approximately 2600 strong, supplies armed protective policing across the Defence Estate, in particular at the: Nuclear weapons establishments at Aldermaston in Berkshire; and Nuclear submarine base at Faslane on the west coast of Scotland. The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Headquarters and training centre is based at Wethersfield, an 800 acre site near… Read More
UK Defence Standardisation (DSTAN) is responsible for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) standardisation policies, standards, procedures and guidance on standardisation issues both nationally and internationally. DStan is part of the Director Technical organisation within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). What is DSTAN Responsible For? DSTAN provides performance specifications that support the delivery of military capability. Maintenance… Read More
The NATO codification system is used by the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF. All Items of supply going through the military supply chain must be NATO codified. A 13-digit NATO stock number (NSN) is allocated to an item which is used to identify it throughout the supply chain. NSNs are catalogued on the ISIS database. Codification… Read More
The UK National Codification Bureau (UKNCB) logs every item used by the three Services. Codification creates a detailed catalogue of everything our Armed Forces use on a daily basis – not just weapons systems and hardware, but spares, clothing, medical items, food and anything else the Services need to operate effectively. Technical descriptions of every item are stored on a… Read More
The Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA) is an MOD and industry partner that aims to provide benchmark support services as the principal in-house government organisation dedicated to maintenance, repair, overhaul, upgrade and procurement in the defence avionics, electronics and components field. What is DECA? As a ‘trading’ Executive Agency of the ministry of defence (MOD), DECA is operated along commercial… Read More
The Department for International Trade’s Defence & Security Organisation (DIT DSO) is an integral part of DIT and works closely both with industry and the MOD, Home Office and Other Government Departments to promote the export of UK defence and security equipment, products and services in the best possible way. What is the Role of the DIT DSO? DIT… Read More
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) plays a vital role in supporting our Armed Forces by building, maintaining and servicing the infrastructure needed to support defence. Who are DIO? DIO is led by the Chief Executive, who is supported by an Executive Management Team comprising: TMP Chief of Staff ; Head Business Assurance & Risk; Director of Estate Optimisation; Director of… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 