DPF Briefing

June 2002

Military Provost Guard Service

The Army’s Military Provost Guard Service scheme is to be extended to the Navy. Recently the Navy Board agreed that MPGS will provide armed guards for naval shore establishments from October this year.

Ex-ratings and Royal Marines who join MPGS will enlist into the regular Army on a Military Local Service Engagement for a three year renewable contract and can serve up to age 55 in an establishment within 21 miles of their chosen area of service.

The main MPGS scheme to replace armed MDP at a number of Army locations continues to be phased in and is unaffected by the Navy’s decision; nevertheless, DPF is seeking clarification on the wider implications and will report on any developments.