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Intelligence Corps analysts aren’t just watching the future, they’re building it 👷
Ready to earn more while doing what matters?
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IDAHOBIT 2026 🌟
IDAHOBIT’s 2026 theme is ‘At the heart of democracy’. For a Corps that uses unique individual skill sets to help defend democratic values at home and abroad, we celebrate and recognise those who get to undertake this task as themselves. In the last 25 years a huge amount of progress has been made.
On 12th January 2000 the ban was lifted, 2008 saw the first time all three services marched at Pride in uniform, 2021 saw the return of medals policy, December 2024 saw the launch of the financial recognition scheme, and in October last year, HM The King unveiled the Armed Forces LGBT memorial.
Real progress has been hard fought for and hard won by those who refuse to apologise for who they are. But progress has no finish line. Together we must stand up to defend democratic, free values, to allow people to be who they are.
The Intelligence Corps’ LGBT Network stepped into 2026 with a brand new charter. Our mission is to support our people, strengthen connections across the Corps for both serving personnel and veterans, and ensure everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
Everyone deserves to serve as their authentic self. Everyone deserves to belong.
Congraulations to Major General Matt Jones OBE on his appointment as Colonel Commandant Intelligence Corps, effective 8 May 2026. His appointment is in succession to General Sir Jim Hockenhull KBE ADC Gen.
Major General Jones commented on his appointment: “It will be the greatest privilege of my career to become the Intelligence Corps’ Colonel Commandant. I have been a member of the Corps for 27 years and am immensely proud of all we have achieved during that time and before. I owe General Hockenhull a huge debt of gratitude. His leadership of the Corps for more than a decade has allowed us to thrive in uncertain times. I am ready for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and look forward to working with every element of the Corps to ensure we have an operationally successful and flourishing future in the years to come.”
Recognising decades of dedicated service to the Intelligence Corps.
On 7 May 2026, the Intelligence Corps held a bespoke all-ranks and veterans dinner night to mark the Dine Out of our Colonel Commandant, General Sir Jim Hockenhull KBE ADC Gen, retiring after 40 years of service. The dinner also paid tribute to Major General Sarah Johansen CB MBE, retiring after 30 years of service.
An event made all the more significant by the presence of our Colonel-in-Chief, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
Hosted at the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers in London, the evening also saw the unveiling of a newly commissioned ceremonial portrait of Her Royal Highness, painted by leading British portrait artist Louise Pragnell. The portrait celebrates Her Royal Highness’s role as Colonel-in-Chief since her appointment in 2022.
On public display during #LondonCraftWeek at the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers’ Livery Hall from Thursday 14th May to Saturday 16th May 2026.
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The Intelligence Corps has unveiled a new ceremonial portrait of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, our Colonel-in-Chief. Commissioned in 2024, the portrait celebrates Her Royal Highness’s unwavering commitment to the Corps.
Painted by leading British artist Louise Pragnell, every detail reflects the Corps’ history, values, and traditions.
On public display during #LondonCraftWeek at the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers’ Livery Hall from Thursday 14th May to Saturday 16th May 2026.
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Her Royal Highness is pictured with the Intelligence Corps Colonel Nik Fairweather, the artist Louise Pragnell, and General Sir Jim Hockenhull KBE ADC Gen.
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🔥Wins, resilience, and Corps spirit 🔥
⚽ Men’s Football: A dominant 4–1 victory over the RAMS — teamwork, discipline, and clinical finishing. Highlight: Cpl B’s hat-trick 🌟
🏔️ Ex Lake Runner: Seven days on the fells pushing limits through rugged terrain, yoga sessions, expert coaching, and insight from a professional ultra‑runner. Good luck to all Corps athletes competing in the upcoming Corps Championships 🥳
🏉 Sharron Elliott 7s: Huge hits and huge heart. 1MI take the trophy, Team OPTI secure the Plate, and history made with the first Intelligence Corps women’s team stepping onto the pitch against a strong RAF side. Congratulations to Cpl C, our man of the tournament 🌟
Strength in every stride. Pride in every team.
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LCpl Oliver Thomas
Oliver was born in 1987 and grew up in Kington. He studied War, Peace and International Relations at Reading University, graduating in 2009. Oliver joined the Territorial Army (Reserves) in 2011.
Whilst Oliver was a member of 3 MI Battalion, his day job was working as a researcher for Liberal Democrat MP Roger Williams. In 2013, he took a leave of absence to volunteer for a tour of Afghanistan, deploying in December 2013.
Oliver was killed in action on 26th April 2014 aged 26, when the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in Takhta Pal district whilst on a training flight. He was one of five killed in the incident.
Today, the Intelligence Corps take time to remember Oliver and his colleagues.
Exercise SOTERIA SCORPION 🔥
Salisbury Plain 📍
2 MI Bn went all in on Exercise SOTERIA SCORPION – four phases designed to test how we think, move and adapt under pressure. 💪🏻
🚗 From recognising enemy kit and concealing vehicles
🔥 Patrol competitions, MEDEVAC calls and fire missions
✈️ Working with RAF counterparts on cutting edge intelligence
🏃♂️Finishing with a march and think that pushed minds as hard as bodies
This wasn’t just training – it was problem-solving, teamwork and resilience at its sharpest.
A final full 2 MI moment. A proud chapter closed ✅
Think you’ve got what it takes to out-think the fight? 👀
Join the Intelligence Corps today 📍
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Ex PHOENIX WARRIOR 26 🔥
Urban skills. Real‑world scenarios. Zero comfort zones.
47 soldiers from 5 MI Bn hit Catterick Training Area for a weekend of intense urban ops training — from room entry drills to leading fire teams through complex, high‑pressure environments.
Level up your soldiering. Level up your mindset.
Join the Intelligence Corps today 📍
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Congratulations to everyone commissioning today at RMAS — especially the eight joining the Intelligence Corps 🔥
Your dedication, resilience, and commitment have brought you to this moment. You step forward not just with rank, but with the responsibility to lead with integrity, courage, and purpose.
Carry those values into every challenge ahead, and inspire through the example you set.
A proud moment — and truly well earned 🙌
2Lt Joanna Dyer - 5 April 2007 🌹
Joanna (Jo) Dyer was born in Berlin in 1983, prior to joining the Intelligence Corps she was educated at Oxford University. She graduated with a degree in Philosophy, politics and economics, before going to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
In 2006, Jo commissioned into the Intelligence Corps and was attached to the 2nd Battalion the Duke of Lancasters Regiment in order to gain operational experience prior to her junior officers course, Jo deployed on Operation TELIC 9, in Iraq.
On the 5th of April 2007 Jo was killed in action when the warrior armoured vehicle she was travelling in hit a IED, West of Basra City. Jo was one of four soldiers killed in the blast.
Today, the Intelligence Corps remembers Joanna and her fellow soldiers.
16 Coy on the move 💪🏻
Members of 16 Coy have deployed on Exercise Haraka Storm 26 in Kenya, supporting 1 RGR, 1 Royal Irish and 16X HQ ⚔️
✅ Three weeks on the ground.
✅ Three weeks proving readiness.
A full validation package to ensure 1 RGR are ready to fight and win — from airfield seizures and objective clearance to a large‑scale CPERS serial to finish.
When the work stops, the adventure starts:
📍 Archery, bushcraft, mountain biking, white‑water rafting, rock climbing and canyoning — pushing soldiers on and off the battlefield 🙌
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