Army HIVE Overseas Info
Generic and local information for the UK Military Community, including Serving Personnel, their Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians, when considering an overseas post or already based overseas
Friday, May 15, 2026
Closing Today - Defence Survey: Share your views on Single Living Accommodation
This is an opportunity for you to share your views on Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and help shape the future of Defence accommodation.
The survey will close at 2000 Friday 15th May 2026. Defence wants to hear from all Service personnel regardless of whether you currently use SLA or not.
To complete the survey, please click here: 2026 Single Living Accommodation Survey.
The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. It is entirely anonymous. We will not be collecting any personal information or sharing your responses with your Chain of Command.
SHAPE: Vehicle Access Pass Introduction, Deadline Looming
If you drive your car onto base, please do not miss the deadline to register for a Vehicle Access Pass. QR Code on the poster or click this link
Who: All Personnel Driving on SHAPE
What: Vehicle Access Pass Registration
When: By 12 June 2026
Where: Use the QR Code in the flyer or click this link
Why: Mitigate the impact of parking reductions and improve oversight
Mission Motorsport – May Newsletter
The May newsletter from Mission Motorsport is now available, and it’s a packed edition.
Inside, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, motorsport activity, community news, support opportunities, and ways to get involved. It’s a great snapshot of what’s been happening across the Mission Motorsport community, as well as what’s coming up next.
Whether you’re looking to take part, stay connected, or simply keep up to date with what we’ve been working on, there’s something in this month’s edition for the Armed Forces community, partners, and supporters alike.
You can read it online here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/maynewsletter
BRUNEI: Hornbill Helping Hands - Bingo Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:00 PM @ Hornbill School
Happening next Thursday at Hornbill School.
Cash prizes.
This is an adult only event, alcohol will be served along with other refreshments.
This event is open to all entitled personnel whether you have a connection to the school or not.
Please bring your dabber if you have one.
BRUNEI: SSAFA Grant Application Forms
Forms are available in the HIVE Offices and SSAFA Health Visiting Team. If anyone would prefer a digital form, please email at this address brunei.sct@ssafa.org.uk.
BRUNEI: BFB Social Calendar 2026
The aim of the Social Calendar is to allow garrison personnel and their families to view all social events and activities taking place.
It is also an area where you can advertise an event that you are planning such as a Patio Sale, Bingo evening, Coffee mornings etc. To have an event added to the Calendar it must:
- Be for the BFB Community.
- Include NO military information.
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: DIO(B) - Fault Reporting Priority Matrix
DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.
DIO(B) SCHEDULED WATER TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CHLORINE TESTING.
1. In Order to Comply with the UK standard, DIO contractor Marsee will be carrying out the scope of works as shown below:
a. Check temperature reading of hot and cold water at the very sentinal point.
b. Check chlorine level in water using site test kit.
c. Visual check and small adjustment of water heater.
d. To record water analysis
e. Duration of work will take 10mins to 15mins.
Please be advised that the construction work at X1 playground has extended and it is expected to be completed by end of this week.
We appreciate your understanding. For any enquiries, please reach out to the DIO(B) Helpdesk.
Phone Number: 3224130 or military ext 3375
Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk
2. DIO (B) will undertake an estate wide in cooperate with Natural Gas (NG) Decommission by following work below:
- Install power-point for the cooker and heater.
- Replace gas appliances to electric.
- Capped off supply to the properties. (Low pressure gas network).
4. Occupant to cooperate and provide access for works to execute.
5. Utilities may be affected during the work but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
6. To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk by using one of the following means:
a. Phone number: 3224130 or military ext 3375
b. Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
NAPLES: JFC Summer Camp
Nancy, the camp leader, will be present on June 3rd in the area in front of the supermarket, at the community centre.
On those days, you'll be able to get more detailed information, make payments, and complete summer camp registration.
Starting June 22nd, you'll be able to do so Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 10:30 and from 2:30 to 4:30 at Parco Leonardo. You'll be able to speak with the camp leader and complete registration directly at the camp.
Information provided by NAPLES HIVE
NAPLES: Join the Focus Group - Help to improve military life overseas.
If you
Are an ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces
Are a partner of a serving or ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces,
AND if you, within the last 3 years:
Considered going on an overseas posting (even if you ended up not going), or
Went on an accompanied posting overseas, or
Were separated from your partner due to an unaccompanied posting
And are interested in helping us to understand how military families can have positive experiences of overseas postings. Please follow the link below to feel out and Expression of Interest to take part in an online focus group to talk about your experience of the overseas postings cycle.

