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Friday, 5 December 2025

Episkopi: CBF Townhall Brief

Episkopi Garrison will be hosting the CBF Townhall Brief on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, at 1045hrs in the backroom of the Chelona (Pool Bar). This event is open to everyone, and your attendance is encouraged.

Structure of Meeting (SoM):

The event will consist of two key groups:

Briefing Team (BT): Responsible for delivering presentations on their respective areas.

Home Team/Subject Matter Experts (HT/SMEs): Providing support during the Q&A session and as required.

The Townhall Brief will be hosted by the Garrison Commander, who will act as the compere for the eventBriefing Team:

Commander British Forces (CBF)

Chief of Staff (COS)

Chief of Staff British Army (COSBA)

Home Team/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):

Deputy Chief Officer – Mr Rob Fleck

Deputy Commander Secretary – Mr Stephen Dougan

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) – Mr Brendon Aylott / SO1 Estates & Resources – Lt Col Hastings

Assistant Chief of Staff Support (ACOS Spt) – Gp Capt Rob Croft

Deputy Chief Secretary (DCS) – Mrs Donna Simpson

Commander Medical (Comd Med) – Gp Capt Andy Timperley

SO1 J1 – Wg Cdr Giles Davis

Head of Civilian HR – Mr Alkis Socratous