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10. BIDDING AND ALLOCATIONS GUIDE

Scope
1.
This Chapter sets out the policy, process and procedures for the submission of bids by
units (to be known as the End User). Users should submit bids by:
a.
Users with MODNet access are to use the on-line Bidding  and Allocation
Management System (BAMS). BAMS is only to be used for bidding OS&Trg facilities; it
cannot be used to submit bids for facilities managed by other estate suppliers (Navy
Comd, Land Comd, Air Comd, RFCA, DE&S/QinetiQ, and Dstl).
b.
Users without MODNet access must use the off-line BAMS 907 Form which can
be submitted by email to the local Allocations  Office for the DTE facilities being booked.
General Concept

2.
BAMS is the on-line system that has been developed and implemented by DIO OS&Trg,
supported by the Industry Partner (IP) under the terms of the National Training Estate Prime
(NTEP) contract, for DIO RD OS&Trg managed sites only.
3.
BAMS consists of three separate components:
a.
BAMS Online.  An online bidding system for authorised Defence Users with
access via their BAMS user account on the Defence Intranet.
b.
BAMS Management.  An online management system for OS&Trg and NTEP IP
staff who have responsibility  for processing all bids.
c.
BAMS 907 Form (link above).  A system to enable End Users who do not have
Defence Intranet access to be able to submit bids for use of the DTE.  Users submit an
Excel based form to the relevant DIO Regional  Booking Cell. The Bookings Cell then
uploads the bid to BAMS and notifies the user of progress.
4.
Bidding for facilities owned by other sS (Navy Comd, Land Comd and Air Comd) or
other DTE suppliers (RFCA, QinetiQ and Dstl) are not governed by BAMS and separate
arrangements apply.
BAMS benefits to End Users
5.
BAMS has significant benefits to End Users compared to the previous booking system
which are summarised below:
a.
End Users have their own online BAMS User Account with the ability to save data
relating to bookings to enable future use for subsequent bids.
b.
The ability to track where your bids in the processing and allocation system.
c.
The ability to be able to copy previous bids to assist in drafting new bids for
similar or repeat training events.
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d.
The ability to submit amendments to a bid or to cancel a bid online.
e.
The ability to be able to access an Availability  Calendar in order to view current
Allocations for a facility, thus providing better visibility  and situational awareness. This
facility will not be available when using  the BAMS 907 form.
f.       The ability to access information about bookable training facilities, in addition to what
is contained within the catalogue of JSP 907.
g.
To be able to access links to associated publications such as JSP 907, Standing
Orders and Training Facility Information Briefs.
h.
Access to an Online BAMS User Guide.
i.       Access to a Bookings Help Desk by telephone during set working hours for advice
and guidance.
Bidding Responsibilities  of the End User

6.
The End User must fulfil the following  key responsibilities  relating to the submission of
their bids when using BAMS:
a.
Apply for a BAMS Online User account.
b.
Conduct preliminary research and planning before drafting and submitting a bid.
c.
Submitting a bid in accordance with the specific bidding stage timelines specified
in JSP 907 Chapter 9 – Priority Allocation Table.
d.
Updating a bid with the mandatory information that is required to enable that bid
to be finally authorised.
e.
Amending a bid in a timely manner should your requirements change.
f.         Cancelling  a bid in a prompt and timely manner should a change of circumstances
dictate; this will enable DIO OS&Trg to allocate that facility to another end user.
BAMS Online End User Accounts
7.
The link to apply for a BAMS Online End User Account is at:
http://bamsonline.landmarc.r.mil.uk
BAMS User Guides
8.
BAMS Online User Guides are accessible once you have set up your BAMS User
Account.
9.
The process for booking training on UK DTE using BAMS is outlined below:
a.
Create a user account or log in. Log in to BAMS. If you do not have an account,
one can be created using an intuitive process. Account details may be job specific.

b.
Create an event:

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(1)
Navigate to ‘Create Bid’, input the training location and dates and create a draft
version of the bid. More detail may be required (shown by a coloured ball of either
green or red). Red indicates which areas of the booking still require information.

(2)
The Churchill number can now be added. This allows the Defence
Infrastructure Organisation to look at more detail if required.

(3)
The priority of the bid can now be added. Use the Joint Services Publication
907 Bid Priority Table (Annex A to Chapter 3 in JSP 907 Part 2)1 to determine what
the priority is.

c.
Add the detail. Once the initial bid has been created, additional detail is added to
turn the red balls to green. Sub-headings which will be less common for simple bookings
are: airspace, accommodation, catering, waste disposal, and weapon storage; all of which
will require more detail if appropriate. The three most common sub-headings are:

(1)  Add establishment. Before the request can be submitted, it is necessary to
select which establishment the bookings will  fall under. This is selected from the
dropdown menu. A similar menu is available  for accessing the contact numbers of
individuals  from that establishment, and for the availability  of the establishment.
These are linked at the bottom of the page and next to ‘Create Bid’. The Defence
Infrastructure Organisation SharePoint site provides further detail.

(2)  Add training facilities. Now add the facilities that are required (for example
live firing range or field training area) and continue to follow the directions provided.
Ensure that ‘Save and Continue’ is clicked in between each entry. Once the facilities
have been added, usages must be specified. This is the point where it is possible to
add ‘night firing’, ‘single use’ and ‘multiday continuous use’ detail.  Add activities and
weapons when prompted.

(3)  Add vehicle platforms and transport vehicles. Against both headings there
will be, at this point, a red spot. Click on each heading and follow the instructions.
Both are very simple and intuitive

d.
Submit the bid. When you have turned all red spots to green and are content that
the bid contains as much detail as necessary, submit the bid. You will get an immediate
email confirming your submission. It is important to continue to check for emails as the
Defence Infrastructure Organisation will  often have questions about the bid, which will be
necessary to answer to have the bid accepted.

e.
Upload documentation. Once your bid has been accepted, you must add your
electronic Range Activity Safety Plan (eRASP) / electronic Exercise Activity Safety Plan
(eEASP) along with any other supporting documentation. This is not limited to an
administration instruction, safety brief and sketch map. Adding documentation is simple
and is accessed on the left-hand menu under ‘Documents’.

f.
Pending approval. Initial review status is almost immediate. The bid will  be sent for
review by whichever chain of command the area falls under. To help with first-time
success check the availability  calendar and regularly check for messages.

1 JSP 907, Use  of  Def ence Training  and Evaluation Estate. Part 2: Guidance.
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g.
Wider access. It may be necessary to add others to the viewing and editing rights of
the bid (for example training officers or company 2ICs). To add others as either ‘bid leads’
or ‘alternative editors’, navigate to the ‘contacts’ subheading and search for the individual
to be added and select the relevant editing rights. They will  receive a confirmation email
alerting them to their new permission.

h.
Summary. BAMS is simple to use, and the availability calendar should alleviate
wasted bids. It is important to check BAMS messages, as these are not linked to an email
address, and important to continue to be aware of dates for the monthly range planning
conference each booking establishment will host.

BAMS Help Desk
10.
The BAMS Help Desk acts as a central point for assistance for End Users in the
operation and use of BAMS. The Help Desk is established to provide advice and guidance on:
a.
The use of BAMS and submission of bids.
b.
Updates on the progress of a particular bid.
c.
The availability  of training facilities.
d.
The capability of any training facility to support a particular training type.
e.
Access to Standing Orders for a nominated facility.
f.      Recording and processing of complaints relating to BAMS including associated IT
technical issues.  It should be noted that the IP are not responsible for resolving Defence
Intranet technical issues – users must refer such matters to the SPOC.
11.
The BAMS Help Desk is not authorised to accept any Booking or request for
amendment by telephone or e-mail.
12.  The BAMS Help Desk is staffed Mon–Fri: 0830–1630hrs (with exception of Bank Holidays).
13.  The BAMS Help Desk may be contacted by phone on:
Military Tel:

Civilian Tel:

Bidding Stages
14.
OS&Trg is responsible for ensuring the most efficient allocation and use of its training
estate for the benefit of all authorised users.
15.
OS&Trg operates a Staged Bidding process for applications  to use the training estate.
This ensures that those Formations and Units with the highest training priority are granted the
early opportunity to submit their bids to meet their training requirements.  The Bid Stages are
determined by the Training Priority of the End User).  The Bidding  Stages are set out below:

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a.
STAGE ONE BIDS. The  intent  of  Stage  One  Bids  is  for  major
forecasted  activity  to  be  programmed  into  the  DTE  well  in  advance  to  shape
availability  of  training  estate.    This  normally  covers  Priorities  1-10,  however  bids
supporting training for Operations may have to be bid for at shorter notice. The guiding
principal  is  that  Priority  1-10  bids  should  be  submitted  as  early  as  possible.    Stage
One Bids are to be submitted  D-24 months  to D-15 months.

b.
STAGE TWO BIDS.
The intent of Stage Two  Bids  is to add Routine
Business  bids  to the usage  plot  for the  DTE.    This  is  for  Priorities  11-13  which  is
normal military training for units not committed to operations and should only be bid
for within the Stage Two timeline, thereafter it will  be a Late Bid.  Stage 2 Bids are
to be submitted D-14 to D-9 months.

c.
STAGE THREE BIDS.
The  intent of  Stage Three  Bids  is  to  permit Sporting,
Adventurous  Training,  and  other  users  to  utilize  the  DTE  once  all  essential  training  in
support of a direct Defence Output has been programme on to the DTE.  To be submitted
D-8 months to D-3 Months.

d.
LATE BIDS.          A  Late  Bid  is  any  bid  that  is  made  after  it’s  al ocated  time
window.  Except for Pri 1-3 activity in support of Operational Output, Late Bids will  only be
allocated  once all other bids have been programmed in.  In all cases, including  changing
bookings due to cancellations, and taking advantage of short notice training opportunities
users should in the first instance seek advice from the DIO Regional Allocations Officer on
the viability of their booking before placing a BAMS Bid.
e.
EARLY BIDS.
Bids  should  normally  be  made  within  the  allocated  stage.
However some bids for activities, such as booking a series of connected minor events over
a  training  year  may  benefit  from  being  included  in  one  bid  which  may  result  in  some
activities  being  ‘early’.    Early  bids  may  be  accepted  at  the  discretion  of  the  Allocations
Officer concerned and either allocated early or be held until their due date.
Submission  of Bids by End Users
16.  OS&Trg Sites.  Bids for the use of the training estate are made using BAMS using their
BAMS on-line account via the Defence Intranet.  Users with no access to Defence Intranet will
utilise the BAMS 907 system.
17.  Other TLB/Organisation Sites.  Bids for use of Training Sites operated by the single
Services and other organization should bid direct to site as detailed in the site entry in Chapt
11 of this JSP.  BAMS is not to be used and the appropriate bidding proformas should be
obtained from the relevant Ss or organisation.  This includes sites operated by; Navy
Command, Land Command, Air Command, RFCA, QinetiQ and Dstl.

Early  Bids
18.
Bids received before the commencement of the relevant Bidding Window will be rejected
by the Allocation Officer and the unit will need to re-submit their bid, in accordance with the
correct Bidding submission time frames stated within the Priority Table.
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Late Bids
19.
Bids and amendments to Bids made after the closure of the established Bidding Window
will forfeit the normal Training Priority and will  be downgraded to the lowest priority level within
the Priority Table.  An exception might be made for late bids in support of urgent and high
priority MOD operational or contingency plans, the Priority Table has been amended to reflect
bids at Stage1-3 for such bids, but users should still bid as early as possible.
20.
No Late Bids will be accepted fewer than 15 working days prior to the first date of
training, except in the case of an urgent requirement.  This is not applicable to commercial,
Third Party Income Generation or TOPL late bids where a minimum 6-week ruling is applied.
21.
When short notice bids under the BAMS 15 day cut off are needed, either to resolve a
cancellation elsewhere to enable planned training, or to take advantage of a short notice
opportunity, it may be possible to still book areas for training.  In these cases units should first
speak to the Allocations  Officer in the DTE Region in which they wish to train, they will  then be
advised whether it is viable to plan and conduct that training, they still need to submit a BAMS
bid and all supporting documentation.
Bids Submitted  with Incorrect Priorities
22.
Bids received citing an incorrect Training Priority will  be returned to the End User for
correction and re-submission.  If in doubt, End Users should seek advice before submitting
their bid.  Priorities are stated in JSP 907 Chapter 9.
Stage One Bids
23.
Stage One Bids may be coordinated by a sponsoring Formation /Bde/ Training
Establishment and submitted en-bloc as a preliminary bid.  The purpose of these bids is to
secure a location at which an activity will be carried out, before the full details of that activity
are known.
Pre-Bid Enquiries
24.
Information Sources.
Users should consult the following  information sources to
determine which facilities both meet their training needs and are available  at the required times
before making a BAMS Bid.
a.
JSP 907 Chapter 11.
Summary information on DTE facilities is given within
the Catalogue at Annex B to Chapter 11.  This should be the first point of reference for
the End User when considering which training estate locations and facilities to bid for.
The Catalogue now includes links to Training Area Maps, site location on GeoViewer,
Standing Orders, and site POCs.
b.
BAMS Online.
Information on the availability and capability of training
facilities at any OS&Trg site is also available  via BAMS on-line.  This includes an
Availability  calendar, showing the availability  of any one training facility up to eighteen
months in advance.  BAMS also provides a synopsis of the capability of any one site to
enable specific types of training.  DIO operates a BAMS Help Desk to assist in providing
information on the availability of training facilities and the Bookings process.
25.
For training packages with duration of five days or longer or requiring the use of more
than five training facilities simultaneously, OS&Trg operates a Pre-Bid enquiry process.  The
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purpose of this process is to ensure that bids for training packages of any duration stand the
greatest chance of securing the training facilities required, on first application.  In these
circumstances, End Users are to make contact with the appropriate OS&Trg Allocations
Officer to make a formal Pre-Bid enquiry.  Refer to the catalogue at Annex B to Chapter 11 for
Site points of IP Staff at the BAMS Help Desk may be able to provide some limited assistance
with enquiries of this nature.
Initial Bid Submission
26.
Once suitable facilities have been identified, the End User is to submit their Initial Bid
using BAMS. (BAMS 907 for Non MODNet Users).
27.
For the purposes of Initial Bid Submission, it is accepted that precise details on numbers
of exercise participants, catering requirements, OME storage requirements and similar may not
be known early in the planning  stages.  End Users are therefore to submit Initial Bids on the
basis of ‘not to exceed’ numbers and quantities of each.  Confirmed estimates of these wil  be
sought at the Confirmatory Bid stage of booking.
Reconnaissance Visits
28.
Reconnaissance visits to Training Facilities  must be booked in advance directly through
the appropriate Site TSO.  This is to ensure that OS&Trg and IP staff are available to receive
and brief unit recce parties and discuss their needs.
Bid Review and Provisional  Allocation
29.
The purpose of the initial Bid submission is to enable the End User to request training
facilities on the dates of their choice.  Provided the facilities are available, OS&Trg will
endeavour to confirm the allocation of the selected facilities to the End User following  receipt of
the Bid.  All such allocations are initially made on a Provisional basis (Provisional Allocation),
pending confirmation of further details from the End User.
30.
Provisional Allocation  means that the facilities have been allotted to the End User for
their use, and that the End User can commence their exercise planning  in the expectation that
the respective facilities will be made available  to them.  Once Provisional  Allocations have
been made, these will not be changed unless for urgent operational reasons.
31.
End Users will receive notification on BAMS of the facilities Provisionally Allocated for
their use.  Where individual  facilities cannot be provided, this will  be advised at the time the Bid
Allocation is confirmed.
Submission  of Confirmatory  Details and Authorisation
32.
The notification of Provisional  Allocation of facilities serves as the trigger point for End
Users to conduct their exercise planning and confirm their Bid submission.  The information to
be provided / confirmed by the End User will  include the following:
a.
Range Action Safety Plan (RASP) / Exercise Action Safety Plan (EASP), as
appropriate.
b.
Range Safety Trace (for Live Firing Tactical Training (LFTT) exercises only).
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c.
Natures and quantities of OME requiring storage including Proof of Course
Qualification of the nominated Unit Arms Store man who will  be managing unit
ammunition on site.
d.
Confirmed numbers of exercise participants requiring accommodation.
e.
Confirmed Daily feeding requirements for exercise participants.
f.
Pre-positioned Portable Sanitation requirements.
33.
The confirmatory Bid submission enables OS&Trg to ensure suitable de-confliction
between End Users making use of adjacent training facilities.  The responsibility for preparation
and checking of the RASP / EASP and Range Safety Trace remains an End User
responsibility.
34.
All confirmatory Bid Submissions are to be made within 15 working days of the
commencement of the training activity.  BAMS will  automatically generate reminders to end
users of any missing information prior to the start date of the training activity.  OS&Trg reserves
the right to cancel any training activity where this information has not been provided in a timely
manner.
35.
On receipt of a confirmatory Bid Submission, DIO staff will review the submitted safety
documentation to ensure these are compatible both with the constraints of the training facility
and intended use by other End Users in the same vicinity.  Provided these conditions are met,
the Bid will be authorised.  In the event that any of the training safety documents fail to meet
the required standard they will be rejected, and the End User advised of the need to amend
these and re-submit for further review.
Range Conferences
36.
The purpose of the Range Conference is to disseminate essential information with
regards to safety, local issues, restrictions or changes to the forecast of activities.  It also
serves as the moment when the users identify who they may be sharing the estate with and
can de-conflict where appropriate.
37.
Range Conferences are generally held between the submission of an Initial Bid and the
Confirmatory Bid process.  Convening Instructions for Allocations Conferences are issued by
the appropriate Training Area Headquarters.
38.  The following policy applies to user attendance at Range Conferences:
a.
The range conference is seen as a crucial event and failing to attend could
jeopardise the safety of troops training on any applicable  date.  Where Range
Conferences are held attendance is mandatory.  In line with this policy, those
attending the Range Conference must play a significant role in the event that is planned
to take place.  It is not acceptable to send someone just to take notes, experience shows
that this method fails regularly and the important issues are not relayed to those who
need the information most.
b.
Unless non-attendance has been agreed in advance with the Range
Administering Unit (RAU), a unit that fails to send a suitable representative to the Range
Conference has a high risk of its bids being cancelled by the Allocation Officer.
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c.
Occasionally, there are individuals  who use the same parts of the training area
regularly e.g. training establishments, therefore a recce of the familiar parts of the training
area may not be necessary.  (Mandatory on LFTT) However, it is still mandatory for them
to attend the Range Conference when appropriate.
Bid Amendments  and Cancellations
39.
Amendments and Cancellations  to Bids by End Users may be made after the Initial Bid
has been submitted.  All such requests for changes must be made through BAMS and will be
managed in accordance with the process steps set out above.  No amendments can be made
by telephone or e-mail.
40.
End Users may only make Amendments and Cancellations  to Bids after the Initial Bid
has been submitted.
41.
Requests for amendments will be accorded the same Allocation Priority as the original
bid.  However, any out-of-stage amendment request, and any amendment requests made
within 3 months of the training activity will be treated as Training Priority 17, pending a decision
by the OS&Trg Allocations Officer.
42.
Any amendment requests for changes to live firing made after the date of publication of
local statutory Firing Notices may be rejected.  Any amendment requests or late bids made
within two working days of commencement of the training event may equally be rejected.
Post Exercise Actual Usage Reports
43.
OS&Trg is required to capture actual usage statistics governing use of the training
estate.  Post-Exercise returns will be automatically generated to units on BAMS after the last
date of the allocated exercise period.  These should be completed by the appropriate Range
Conducting Officer/Senior Planning  Officer of the training event.
Bids for Commercial  and Income Generation Use
44.
MOD and DIO Policy is that irreducible spare capacity of the DTE should be exploited
for Commercial and Income Generation use.  Refer to Chapter 6 for further details.
45.
Upon receipt of any request for Third Party Use, the Industry Partner (IP) consults with
the relevant DIO OS&Trg Regional Commander, to determine whether the proposed event is
acceptable in principle.  If outline approval is given (for some events the Regional Commander
may need to seek authority from HQ OS&Trg), the IP will  liaise with the Third Party to develop
the proposal to a standard capable of being granted a licence.
46.  Once the proposal is sufficiently mature to allow a licence to be issued, a formal Bid for
the facilities is entered into BAMS, to allow the relevant facilities to be Allocated and Authorised,
in the same manner as any other bid.

Foreign Forces Bids
47.
NATO and other Foreign Forces are authorised to utilise the MOD trg estate as
permitted under the policy set out in JSP 510 - International Defence Training.  The process for
Foreign Forces bids is explained within Annex C.

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Training over Private Land (TOPL) Bids
48.
The process for TOPL bids is contained in Chapter 5. The current system is under
review, there is currently a different process for England from that used in Scotland and Wales’
Complaints concerning  BAMS
49.
Any complaint or technical issue relating to BAMS should be referred in the first instance
to the BAMS Help Desk where it will be logged and referred to the relevant subject matter
expert to deal with and resolve, either within OS&Trg or within the IP.  Technical issues with the
Defence Intranet should be referred to the SPOC.
Use of Helicopter Landing Sites
50.
Use of Helicopter Landing Sites (HLS) across the training estate is encouraged when
compatible with other activities. All MOD HLS are designated Prior Permission Required (PPR)
and therefore are only to be used with formal approval from the appropriate site operating
authority.  Full details of each site are available in the Mil FLIP HLS Directory however, crews
should also refer to the Range Standing Orders for additional  guidance as special instructions
may apply to the larger training areas, particularly SPTA.  HLS use is not required to follow the
bidding process described in this chapter, but does require a minimum of 24 hrs notice, unless
stated otherwise.
OS&Trg Points of Contact
51.  HQ OS&Trg and Regional  HQs points of contacts are listed at Annex C.
Annexes:
A.
DIO OS&Trg Regional Booking Cells.
B.
DIO OS&Trg Regional Range Allocation Conferences.
C.
HQ DIO OS&Trg and Regional  HQs Points of Contact.

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Annex A to Chapter 10 to
JSP 907 Pt 2
dated Jun 21
DIO OS&TRG REGIONAL  BAMS SUPPORT STAFF
Any booking enquiries should  be made to the relevant regional TSO; all bids are to be processed  using BAMS

REGION
POINT OF
E-MAIL
MIL TEL
CIV TEL
MIL FAX
CIV FAX
CONTACT
DIO OS&TRG
Scotland  BAMS



SCOTLAND &
Support

NORTHERN
Staff
IRELAND

Northern  Ireland  BAMS




Support  Staff







DIO OS&TRG
North BAMS Support


  (for


NORTH
Staff
(for North East
North East facilities)

facilities)






(for North West  &
(for North West  &
Otterburn  facilities)
Otterburn  facilities)







DIO OS&TRG


9


EAST


Ops WO







East Ops Room





East Exercise WO
DIO RD OSTrg-E HQ Ops WO




(Allocations/Plans)
East BAMS Support




Administrator



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REGION
POINT OF CONTACT
E-MAIL
MIL TEL
CIV TEL
MIL FAX
CIV FAX
DIO OS&TRG
BAMS Support Staff




WALES & WEST
(for SENTA &

Caerwent)







(for Pembrokeshire)






(for West Midlands)








DIO OS&TRG
BAMS Support Staff





SOUTH WEST







DIO OS&TRG




SOUTH EAST







DIO OS&TRG
Booking Cell Manager




TRAINING

GERMANY

Booking Clerk







Notes:

1.
The Industry  Partner (IP) operates  all the DIO OS&Trg Regional  BAMS Support  Staff with the exception of Germany where it is operated  by DIO OS&Trg Germany staff.

2.
The final authority for the allocation  of bids  sit with the appointed  DIO OS&Trg Allocations  Officers in regions.

3.
Any issues  pertaining  to support  from BAMS Support  staff or Helpdesk  should  be referred, in the first instance,  to the appropriate  DIO OS&Trg Regional  HQ (Refer to contacts list
at Annex C).  If an issue  cannot be resolved  at local or regional  level, it will be referred to HQ DIO OS&Trg for higher  level resolution.
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Annex B to Chapter 10
to JSP 907 Pt 2 dated
Jun 21
DIO OS&TRG REGIONAL  RANGE ALLOCATION  CONFERENCES

DIO OS&TRG
REGION
CONFERENCE TITLE
LOCATION
FREQUENCY
PURPOSE
POINT OF CONTACT FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION
SCOTLAND & NI
Northern Ireland
Ballykinler Training
Range conference is held
To confirm Ranges  and Trg
TSO BTC
Range Booking
Centre
quarterly
Areas allocations,

Conference
BFPO 805
deconfliction  and safety points

(held  at Ballykinler
for 3 months  after the


Training  Centre  for both
conference (i.e.  Jan conference
Ballykinler and
is for Apr/May/Jun allocations).    TSO MTC
Magilligan  Training
Centres  allocations.



NI Allocations  Officer and Booking
Cell



Or


NORTH
Warcop Training Area   HQ Warcop Training
First Tuesday of each
To confirm Ranges  and Trg
TSO WTA:
Training Facilities
Area
month.
Areas allocations,

Liaison  Conference
Warcop Training  Camp
deconfliction  and safety points

Appleby – in –
for 2 months after the

Westmorland
conference  (i.e. Jan
Email:
Cumbria
conference  is for Mar
Warcop Mailbox
CA126 6PA
allocations).

DIO OS&TRG
REGION
CONFERENCE TITLE
LOCATION
FREQUENCY
PURPOSE
POINT OF CONTACT FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION

Catterick Training
HQ Catterick Training
First Tue of every
To confirm Ranges  and Trg
North Bookings:
Area (CTA) Training
Area
month (less  variations  for  Areas allocations,

Conference
Wathgill  Training  Camp
Public Holidays).
deconfliction,  unit liaison  and

Downholme
Programme from North
safety points  for the 2 months

Richmond
Bookings  and notified  on   after the conference  (i.e. Jan

North Yorkshire
BAMS and
conference  is for Mar
DL11 6AH
DEFNETCatterick page
allocations).
Stop Press.
Starts at 1400  hrs and
ends  by1600 hrs.

Otterburn Training
HQ Otterburn Training
2nd Wednesday  of every  To confirm Ranges  and Trg
Trg Safety Officer (TSO) OTA:
Area (OTA)Range
Area
month.
Areas allocations,  deconfliction
Booking Conference
Otterburn  Training
and safety points  for the
Camp
following  2 months after the

Otterburn
conference (i.e.  Jan conference
Newcastle – upon –
is for Mar allocations).
Email:

Tyne

Northumberland

NE19 1 NX
WALES & WEST
Sennybridge  (SENTA)   HQ Sennybridge
The first Thursday of
To confirm Ranges  and Trg
Ops WO:
Range Conference
Training  Area
each month, apart from
Areas allocations,  deconfliction

Sennybridge  Training
Aug when it is on the
and safety points  for the

Camp
last Thurs in July
following month’s allocations
Sennybridge
covering  Aug and Sep
after the conference  (i.e. Jan
allocations.
Ops Room:
Brecon
conference  is for Feb
allocations).

Powys



LD3 8PS
Range Conference
The RC is broken into 3 parts.
duration  is approx 95

mins.
Part 1 Range Training  area
STSO SENTA:
safety brief and SENTA policies.
Part 2: Liaison  with other  user
units.




Part 3: Confirm allocation.

DIO OS&TRG
REGION
CONFERENCE TITLE
LOCATION
FREQUENCY
PURPOSE
POINT OF CONTACT FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION




Unit Reps leave the conference
with contact details  of all unit
users  for that  month. It then
gives them the opportunity  to
liaise  further if need  be.






Contact details  are in the
bookings  packs which they
receive on arrival.

All units  must sign  in on arrival
confirming their  attendance.

RCO safety briefs are booked  in
with Ops room staff and  they
are held on arrangement  with
staff.

Units  that fail to attend  the  RC
will be invited to call the STSO
and explain.

DIO OS&TRG
REGION
CONFERENCE TITLE
LOCATION
FREQUENCY
PURPOSE
POINT OF CONTACT FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION
We don’t hold  a central

Castlemartin
Ranges  Merrion Camp
Each unit  is given the full Range   TSO:
(CMR) Recce/Briefing    HQ Castlemartin
monthly range
Management  Safety System
System
Ranges
conference because  we
brief, the  admin brief for both
Merrion Camp
are able to deconflict the
camp and ranges  and they are

ranges  a lot easier  than
given an OME brief all of which
Merrion
other range  complexes
is done  via PowerPoint  (this
DTSO:
Pembroke
due to the type of range
allows  any member of my staff
Pembrokeshire
Castlemartin  is (a
to give the brief).
SA71 5EB
landbased  range  firing

out to sea).
The unit is then  given the

opportunity  to visit the booking
Instead,  a system of Unit
clerk (to confirm
Recces/Briefings
are
accommodation, numbers,
held  every  week  on  a
dates  and timings),  Range
Tuesday and Thursday.   Manager (target  and range
This allows  for travelling
setup),  Cookhouse  (confirming
time and  distance  with
numbers  and feeding plan),
most units arriving  the
Stores  (confirmation of the
night  before and
requirement).  They then return
departing  on the evening
to us to confirm, we write up the
of the briefing having
recce notes  and authorise  and
been  on the ranges  after
allocate  Ranges,  the 907 is then
the days firing.
sent  to the unit  confirming their

allocation.
We give each unit a time
slot and  that way we are
The units  book their time slot
able  to better  manage
and date  via the 907 system
their expectations.  We
and their  bidis  not authorised
have a maximum of four
and confirmed until  they
recces on each day but
have attended.  This  is
due to the frequency in
normally done around  the 3
which we can give them
month point  prior to their
it’s usual y  no more than
firing period  but we will on
two.
exception move it left or right
if possible.

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REGION
CONFERENCE TITLE
LOCATION
FREQUENCY
PURPOSE
POINT OF CONTACT FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION




The units  leave Castlemartin

knowing exactly what it is they can
do, the ranges  they have been
allocated,  the personalities  they will
be dealing  with and any additional
tasks they might have to do in
order to satisfy the  bid.

No Recce  = No
Authorisation  of JSP 907  bids.
In addition  to the above, the
RCOs all receive the Range

Safety Brief prior to their unit
firing and their details  are
checked as per the Daily Range
Summary before they are
allowed  to fire.
First Tuesday of each
month.
To confirm all bids,  allocations,
advise  on Range  and Trg Area

safety, ensure  deconfliction
Commences 1030  hrs.
between  all users  and coordinate

administrative  arrangements  for
Duration  is approximately
the following month’s
90 minutes.
allocations  after the
conference  (i.e. Jan conference
is for Feb allocations).

EAST
Stanford Training
HQ Stanford Training
1st Tuesday  of each
To confirm all bidallocations,

Area (STANTA),
Area
month at 1000 hrs
advise  on Range  and Trg Area
Contact  East  Region  Ops
Barnham
to

safety, ensure  deconfliction
Room  on

Training Area and
Second Tuesday  of
West Tofts Camp
between  all users  and coordinate
Ops WO:
Thetford Ranges
each month at
administrative  arrangements  for
Thetford
Bookings and
1030  hrs.
Norfolk
the following month’s

Allocation
IP26 5EP
allocations  after the
Conference
conference  (i.e. Jan conference
is for Feb allocations).

TSO: 5236
TSMs: 5235
Ops Rm: 5367

DIO OS&TRG
REGION
CONFERENCE TITLE
LOCATION
FREQUENCY
PURPOSE
POINT OF CONTACT FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION

Ops WO:

WO: 5389

East Anglia Training
HQ East Anglia  Training    First Wednesday  of
To confirm all bidallocations,
  Contact East Region Ops Room on
Area (EATA)
Area
alternative  month
advise  on Range  and Trg Area

Bookings and
Fingeringhoe  Ranges

safety, ensure  deconfliction

Allocation
Colchester
Commences 1000  hrs.
between  all users  and
or
Conference
Essex
coordinate  administrative

CO5 7LX
arrangements  for the following
TSO EATA:
2 months allocations.
Mil: n/a


East Midlands
HQ East Midlands
First Wednesday  of
Dry Trg Areas and  Camp
  Contact East Region Ops Room
Training Area (EMTA)   Training  Area
every month, except
allocations,  conduct

Bookings and
Beckingham Training
August
deconfliction  and liaison,  and

Allocation
Camp
safety points  for the month

following  the conference ( i.e.
Conference
Beckingham
or
Jan conf is for Feb allocations:
Lincoln

Lincolnshire
TSO EMTA:
LN11 7PB


SOUTH WEST
Salisbury  Plain (SP)
HQ Salisbury Plain

for following sites:
  For enquiries  about the conference
Allocation
Training  Area
•
SPTA West
contact:
Conference
Westdown  Camp
•
SPTA Centre

Tilshead
•
SPTA East

Salisbury
SPTA Trg Camps (Westdown,
SW Region  Bookings  Cell
Wiltshire
Knook and Rollestone)
SP3 4RS





•

Email:

SOUTH EAST
Nil

Annex C to Chapter 10 to
                                                                   JSP 907 Pt 2
                                                                    dated Jun 21

HQ DIO OS&TRG AND UK REGIONAL HQs POINTS OF CONTACT
HQ DIO OS&Trg

Address
Useful
Tel
Email
Contacts
HQ DIO OS&Trg,
SO1 Plans

Bldg 99, Waterloo Lines,
Imber Road,
Warminster,
Wiltshire,
BA12 0DJ


C1 Efficiencies,

Disposals and
Income
Generation (EDIG)

SO2 Plans 1


SO2 Foreign Forces
(FF)

SO1 Trg Safety


SO2 Trg Safety (Air)



SO2 Trg Safety
(OME)


SO2 Targetry



C2 Sy & Public
Access



10–C–1

OFFICIAL

DIO OS&Trg UK Regional Headquarters Locations

(For Bookings and Allocation enquiries please refer to the Bookings Cells
points of contact at Annex A and not the contacts below).

Regional HQ
Comd
DComd
Address
DIO UK Trg
Mil:
Mil:
Scotland & NI
Civ:
Civ:

Forthview House,


30 Hilton Road
Rosyth

Fife
KY11 2BL
DIO UK Trg North,
Wathgill Camp,

Downholme,


Richmond,
North Yorkshire,
DL116AH

DIO UK Trg East &
Germany,
West Tofts Camp,


Stanford
Email:
Email:
Training Area,
Thetford,


Norfolk,
IP26 5EB
DIO UK Trg Wales &
West,
Sennybridge Camp,

Sennybridge, Brecon,   Email:
Email:
Powys,
LD3 8PN
DIO UK Trg South

West,


Westdown Camp,


Tilshead,
Email:
Email:
Salisbury
Wiltshire,
SP3 4RS
DIO UK Trg SE,
Longmoor
Camp, Longmoor,


Liss, Hampshire,
GU33 6EL
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