Defence Intelligence and Security Centre
Defence Intelligence and Security Centre (DISC), or Chicksands as it is more commonly known is located in the village of Chicksands in the English county of Bedfordshire. The River Flit runs through the camp.
Chicksands was the site of RAF Chicksands, an RAF station during World War II. The station was used by the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1995. It is now home to the Joint Services School of Intelligence, the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre, and the British Army's Intelligence Corps.
Based at Templer Barracks, for much of the post War period, The Intelligence Corps has now moved into the 21st Century co-located with the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre (DISC) at Chicksands. The DISC is the UK Defence Agency responsible for training all personnel training in intelligence, security and information support. Sections include: Special Intelligence Wing (SIW) and Weapons Intelligence Unit (WIU).[1]
References
- ↑ The Mechanisms of an Oppressive State UK INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY REPORT AUGUST 2003 Edited and compiled by Richard M. Bennett and Katie Bennett -AFI Research, Information Clearing House, accessed 1 April 2008
