Date started at MPCT 2017 Experience

During his service, David was a Section Machine Gunner and was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2010, in which he was injured. After numerous weeks in hospital and bouts of Rehabilitation at DMRC Headley Court, David was Medically discharged from the RAF Regiment in December 2011. David is currently undergoing his Private Pilots License and enjoys taking part in extreme challenges for his chosen Charity Help for Heroes. This has seen David Trek across the Sahara Desert and also to Everest Basecamp.

Date started at MPCT 2019 Experience

I joined the Royal Navy in 2004, as an Operator Mechanic (Warfare) having abandoned my A levels after a few weeks (I could've done with MPCT ironically!)
I enjoyed the travel and the military lifestyle, but left after four years having served on anti-submarine operations in the Arabian Gulf and counter-narcotics deployments to the North Atlantic, to train and work as a personal trainer.

I joined the Parachute Regiment Reserve in 2012 and shortly after trained as a Mortars number with II Para. I currently fill the post of ACPO in the platoon.

Experience

I am the skills champion for Croydon and Battersea colleges in London and my main focus is to support learners with their Maths and English development. My role offers me the opportunity to see students develop and grow as an individual and support them achieve essential qualifications.
I have worked with the Army Cadet Force as a CFAV since 2008 having previously been a cadet myself. During my time I have completed numerous course including SAA instructor, Obstacle Course Supervisor and numerous Range Qualifications. My current role is as a Company Commander for South West London in the rank of Major.
Throughout my time as CFAV, I've had plenty of teaching experience and I thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers and helping them to build self-confidence and various others traits which prepare them for the working world.