News & Events

Our mental health is at the core of everything we do, and this week is a great opportunity to put that at the forefront of our awareness to check in on how we’re doing. This week is all about starting conversations, becoming self-aware of our own mental health journey and working out how we can...

After graduating from MPCT Nottingham in February 2021, Mr. Townsend has progressed to AFC Harrogate with the ambition of joining the Para Troop Regiment. Townsend showed a fantastic commitment from day one with ideal attendance, even through virtual training during Covid-19 lockdowns. He joined as a physically able and confident young man, but through his...

April is Stress Awareness Month, something that affects all of our day to day lives to different levels. It doesn’t matter what age you are, when a stressor is triggered you can be quickly overwhelmed with tension and anxiety. However, this doesn’t help the situation and often makes it worse. One of MPCT’s core values...

We’re sending congratulations to Private Kay Ellington who graduated from Phase 1 training for the Royal Logistic Corps at Army Centre Pirbright last week. A former learner at MPC Battersea, Ellington has known that he was destined for a career with the Army since he was young. “Joining the Army was the only career that...

MPCT Catterick learner, Debra Bell, is preparing to follow in the footsteps of BBC’s “Our Girl” and become a frontline army medic. Debra has had her sights set on joining the Army from a young age, originally as a System Communication Engineer. However, due to inspiration from the Military’s role during the Covid-19 pandemic, she...

Animals have a rich history of service in the Armed Forces, performing vital roles. Obvious examples of this include horses, pigeons and dogs, however across the World, a wide range of animals have been used to support those in active duty. Animals not only provide a valuable resource, but also incredible companions. We’ve compiled the...

It is with deepest regret that we acknowledge the passing of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. In over 70 years of service to the Crown and Commonwealth, Prince Philip, a World War Two veteran, has left behind an impressive legacy in his advocacy for young people, education, the environment, the arts and more....

MPC Battersea sees another ex-learner graduate into Phase 2 training this past week. Chay Stephens has completed his 10-week basic training at RAF Halton, a goal that began during his time at MPCT. “I wanted to join the RAF Regiment as I knew it would push me both physically and mentally, as well as enable...

MPCT Aldershot celebrates the progression of Nathan Riley into the Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment, following in the footsteps of his brother. John Hughes, Regional Operations Manager, remarked that Nathan always gave maximum effort during training and not only progressed from a green to blue bib during his time at MPCT, but also vastly improved...