News & Events

Over Sunday dinner sometime in early October 2017 with my wife Claire and son Michael, Michael had a light bulb moment and said that we should all do INVNCBL at Merthyr Mawr at 1000 hrs 10th March 2018. With the seed firmly planted in my mind, later that evening I signed the 3 of us up to do the...

Continuing our spotlight on the wonderful work and activities that happen every day in our colleges, we turn our attention to MPCT Bridgend. They welcomed an MPCT ex student and Trainee Welsh Guards Guardsman Lewis Gronow who took great pleasure in pushing the next generation on and in particular Tyler Freeman who has his application...

The learners at  Military Preparation College Wolverhampton took part in an orienteering exercise this week, navigating from one location to another using patrolling skills. Once they found the correct grid reference they had to answer Military questions as part of a competition! There were great skills and knowledge on show from all involved. Teamwork and leadership skills...

Billy Coates joined MPCT Portsmouth in July 2017 with a goal of joining the army in the Royal Military Police. During his research into this career path he discovered that he would have to wait until he was 17 and a half before starting his training. Such was Coates’ desire to start a military career...

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Miss Townsend completed her phase one training which culminated in the much practised pass off parade on the 16 February 2018 at ATC Pirbright. During the crisp Friday morning parade, Miss Townsend acquitted herself exceptionally, marching with swagger and displaying unyielding uniformity with rifle drill. After the parade the staff and MPCT learners who went...

  Great Wall of China Marathon On 1st May 2018 Military Preparation College Aldershot instructor Tilbikram Sambahangphe will be running the 17th Great Wall of China Marathon, widely considered one of the world’s most challenging marathons (26.2miles). He will be taking part to raise money for the Motivation and Learning Trust. This will be his...

MPCT was last night recognised for its ongoing support and commitment towards defence at the annual Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and Armed Forces in Wales Awards held at Cardiff City Stadium. The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) rewards and recognises UK employers for their support and commitment towards defence. The scheme includes bronze, silver and...