Date started at MPCT June 2012 Experience

Joined the Armed Forces in 1980. Originally Royal Army Ordnance Corps, transferring to the RAPTC in 1985, Commissioned 2000.

Tours include: NI x 2- 2yr tours, Hong Kong, Falklands, Kenya, Germany, Balkans. Sport played during service: Rugby (Army), Swimming/Water polo (Army), Athletics, Basketball, Volleyball, Orienteering, Squash. Adventure Training: Sub Aqua Diving (BSAC Instructor), Rock Climbing (RLT) Hill Walking (ML(S) ), Skiing, Kayaking. Left the Army in 2006 to work in the UAE, at the Zayed Military Officer Training College, delivering Physical/Adventurous Training and Leadership. Returned to UK in 2012 to work for the MPCT.

"Being able to pass on knowledge, experience, advice and continually Coach, Mentor and Lead, both students and staff is very rewarding and satisfying to me, personally. Life is just a long journey."

Ian Shaw

Date started at MPCT March 2009 Experience

During my time in the Welsh Guards I served at Pirbright, London, USA, Canada, Aldershot and Northern Ireland.

"Working in the college as an instructor we get to use team work on a daily basis, carry out physical training and work in a varied environment, the job is extremely rewarding."

Steve Tallis