Postal Address
Name and Workplace or appropriate Mess
JSU Northwood
Northwood Headquarters
Sandy Lane
Northwood
Middlesex
HA6 3HP
Unit Personnel Office (UPO)
Situated on the ground floor of Warrior Block (Building 108) the UPO is a tri-service organization equipped to deal with all pay, leave, and personnel documentation matters.
All Service personnel are to report to the UPO at 0830 on the day of arrival at the Northwood Headquarters site. The UPO is open for business from 0830 to 1230, 1315 to 1700 (Mon - Thurs) and 0830 to 1230, 1315 to 1500 (Fri).
The Single Service Desks (UPO)
- Royal Navy - Supervisor Ext 57806
- Army - Supervisor Ext 57832
- Royal Air Force - Supervisor Ext 57885
These desks can provide guidance/advice on all Single Service matters as well as tri-service matters relating to the Northwood Headquarters site, including such things as Female Personnel Advisers, Accommodation, Duty Travel, Stores Support, Duty Rosters, CO's and Welfare Funds.
Cash Office
The Cash Office is also situated on the ground floor of Warrior Block, Royal Navy and Army travel claims and expenses, imprest advances and other similar transactions are administered by a combined civilian and service staff.
The office is open for individual enquiries between 0830 and 1230 daily. RAF enquiries should be directed to the RAF desk in the UPO.
Photography
The taking of unauthorized photographs is strictly prohibited within the confines of the site.
Security
The Northwood Headquarters site is secured by the Royal Marines Detachment and MOD Guard Service. The establishment is a MOD(N) controlled environment and is covered by the Official Secrets Act. Anyone requiring access to the site must therefore have a pass, which is obtained at the Main Gate Guard Room.
Passes
To enter the establishment, all personnel must be in possession of a valid pass, as follows:
- Military Personnel - Service/NATO ID Card
- Dependants - Base Entry Pass/Sport & Social Pass
- Civilian Employees - Base Entry Pass
- Visitors - Must be signed in by a pass holder and are usually to be escorted
Passes can be obtained from the Pass Office which is situated in the Main Guardroom. Authorization forms are required for non-Service personnel. The Pass Office is closed in the afternoons except for emergencies and pre-arranged appointments, on 57000.
- Opening times: Mon-Fri: 0830-1330
Use of Vehicles
All vehicles entering the establishment must have a valid pass. Service personnel and MOD employees can obtain a pass from the Pass Office in building 450.
Visitors must sign for a temporary vehicle pass from the Visitors' Centre. The relevant vehicle pass must be displayed at all times whilst in the base but must not be visible when outside the site.
Restriction on the number of vehicles allowed to park inside the site are imposed because of the shortage of parking spaces.
Random Searches
At any time whilst entering, leaving or in the establishment you may be required to allow the Royal Marines and MoD Guards to search your baggage or vehicle.
If you have any objection to this request, you should ask for the OCRM or Officer of the day.
JSU Travel Office
The Travel Office is located in Room 18 Warrior Block. Telephone extensions 57000. The office is open for business during the following hours
- 0830-1230, 1330-1645 Mon to Fri
All duty travel for the whole of the Northwood site (except NATO) is booked and co-ordinated through this office.
Motor Section (MT)
There is a small MT section on site. Through them, all service local transport is coordinated. This includes pickups from local stations or airports for HQ staff and visitors where eligible.
There are only a few Service and Civilian drivers, so service is of necessity limited. Service self drive cars are also coordinated from this office, as are Service driving licences. Local taxis are only allowed as far as the main gate, but may be allocated for duty trips in extreme circumstances.
Bookings and enquiries on extension 57000.