16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team is the British Army’s high-readiness strategic airborne capability, comprising of around 6,200 personnel. They can deploy globally at short notice by parachute, helicopter, or air-landing to conduct missions ranging from humanitarian relief to high-intensity combat.
HPO Technologies was engaged to explore how software could enhance training, decision-making, and operational readiness for such rapid-response units.
Challenge
The unit faces a continuous challenge of reducing non-deployable personnel, due to high operational tempo.
Solution + Implementation
A bespoke data collection and analytics solution that enables a proactive approach to health and performance management. To enhance training design and better manage HQ staff degradation.

Impact
- Better prepared personnel prior to deployment.
- Optimised training environment to enhance skills development and knowledge consumption.
- Enhanced operational procedures to better manage unit and HQ degradation.