Military Provost Guard Service
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The Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS) is a service responsible for maintaining security at British Armed Forces sites in the United Kingdom.
The MPGS was formed in the wake of structural changes (Strategic Defence Review) of the Armed Forces and the increased threat of terrorism.
Responsibility for the MPGS lies with the Provost Marshal of the Royal Military Police. The aim of the MPGS is to rationalise guarding arrangements at sites where soldiers normally live and work. The MPGS replaces previously civilian held duties with highly trained, experienced and armed soldiers. The MPGS often works with the civilian (and unarmed) Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS).
[edit] Operational role
The MPGS's duties include:
- Controlling entry and exit access to a site
- Managing control room operations and dealing with visitors
- Patrolling site perimeters and taking necessary action to preserve perimeter security
- Dog handling
To join the MPGS, applicants must have served for at least three years on a previous engagement in any arm or service, including the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marines Reserve, Territorial Army, Royal Auxiliary Air Force or and must have completed that service within ten years of application to the MPGS, unless they have relevant service in the Police or HM Prison Service since leaving the armed forces. To join you have to re-enlist into the Regular British Army on a Local Service Engagement, 3 year contracts.
