Date started at MPCT 2020 Experience

I was a member of the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh (RWF) for 9 years and reached the rank of Corporal. I served in many countries on tours Afghanistan, Falklands, Cyprus, Kenya and India. My role in the Army was a section Commander and to lead my men into battle. I also completed man grueling courses whilst in the Army SCBC, Reece Commanders course and Cambrian Patrol. I was also a Military Coordinator at MPCT Wrexham before I left the Army in 2014.

I am a very keen sportsman and I love football my favorite football team is Manchester United. I am a keen family man and married to my wife Vicky and have two children Honey and Teddy.

Date started at MPCT August 2020 Experience

I served in the Army for 25 and left as a WO2 in the Infantry (2PWRR). I really enjoyed my time in the forces and served in a variety of theatres to include, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
During this time I also was posted to train recruits at the Army Foundation College based at Harrogate for 2 years which was my favourite posting of my career. Also I was posted as a Fire Support Group Instructor based in Warminster teaching various ranks from Lance Corporals to Captains on the Tactics, Techniques and Procedures currently used.
The highlight of my career was serving with the SBS in Afghanistan for 6 months as their RQMS in which I was responsible for their re-supplies by either air or land far further forward than that of conventional forces. This was a good insight to their role and how different to how they operate than the normal line Army.
After I left the Army I was a Maritime Security Team Leader for Ambrey Risk in which we were responsible for high valued commercial ships transiting through the Piracy High Risk Area. This was a demanding job but an enjoyable one. however this also meant time away again from my wife and after a year and half left this for a more stable home life.
My Wife (Vicky) is currently expecting our first baby boy and is due on the 16 July 2015. We are both very excited, and unsure what to expect, but very proud to start our family and become parents. We are also moving to Gloucester so we can be closer to work and have a new beginning as a family. We also have a Springer Spaniel (Bailey) who will love the Forest of Dean which is close to our new home.
I enjoy all types of fitness and although now 44 still love teaching and seeing the learner achieve success. This job I feel allows me to give something back to those who wish to join the forces and allows them to prepare probably which when I joined was not available.