The Global Support Organisation (GSO) European location guides are available on GOV.UK to aid communication and the delivery of support. Here we share information about the GSO and the information in the guides.
What is the Global Support Organisation?
The Global Support Organisation (GSO) supports and enables Ministry of Defence (MOD) personnel and UK Defence activity overseas. The GSO provides non-operational support to around 5,000 MOD personnel and families on permanent assignments overseas, in addition to supporting UK Defence activity.
What information is available in the GSO location guides?
This Global Support Organisation location guides are useful for personnel and family members considering an overseas assignment. They provide information on:
- accommodation
- education
- finances and banking
- healthcare
- pets
- shopping and activities
- useful contacts
- vehicle registration and travel
- welcome guides
- national support element
- arrivals
Available guides
- European Entry Exit System guidance
- Healthcare – Central European Practice
- Brunssum, Netherlands guide
- Brussels, Belgium guide
- Izmir, Turkey guide
- Mons, Belgium guide
- North Germany guide
- South East Germany guide
- South West Germany (Ramstein) guide
- South Italy guide
- North Italy guide
- Portugal, Lisbon guide
- Scandinavia guide
- Torrejon, Spain guide
These guides are accessible on the GSO’s GOV.UK page.
