PETTY OFFICER C J DIXON – HMS CALLIOPE
Petty Officer Chris Dixon joined the Royal Naval Reserve in 1999. He is currently
serving as a Petty Officer (Warfare) at HMS CALLIOPE.
Self-employed, Petty Officer Dixon works as a Risk and Security Consultant
providing advice and physical security for Corporate clients and their interests, both
at sea and on land, in some of the world’s most hazardous areas.
PO Dixon started his RNR career as a Mine Warfare rating before specialising in
Above Water Force Protection. He has deployed with the regular Navy on multiple
occasions, most notably during the Second Gulf War. Promoted to Petty Officer in
2012 he is now head of CALLIOPE's Warfare department. Throughout his career PO
Dixon has consistently supported the delivery of broader Command objectives and
he is one of a very small number of RNR Petty Officers who is a fully qualified Ship's
Protection Force Manager, Range Control Officer and Army Team Medic Instructor.
He is a dedicated Senior Rate and an invaluable member of the unit's leadership
team.
For his valuable contribution to the Royal Naval Reserve, his effective leadership of
HMS CALLIOPE's Warfare branch and his unstinting support in the delivery of
Command objectives Petty Officer Dixon is awarded the Lord Lieutenant's Certificate
for Meritorious Service.