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MPGS - What's it Like??
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Does anybody who's currently in the MPGS know what the fitness requirement/ standard is and is it the Army PFT or dependant on Unit; I.e. A beep test on RAF camps ?
I'll update after I've been in a few weeks and again the very best of luck to all those waiting to hear.
Last year Hubby had 12 mins when he was 44 and next time he will have 12:30 as he is now 45. So pretty standard times as per army.
Just asked him. Apparently they have PTI's in the MPGS FIT PENSIONERS
Hubby is not big on fitness but apart from sometimes running into work sometimes finds time to go for a run on nights, between gates.
There are no 45Kg Burgons or anything like that.
Thanks Jojo,
I'll have to dig my running shoes out-used to the RAF beep test so no idea how long it would take to do a mile and a half, but it's got to be easier than the shuttles.
Hi porpoise, I'm not sure exactly what will happen with regards to your hubby's money, I'm sure someone with more knowledge will come along and advice you soon.
My hubby and I were having a conversation about this not long ago as I said there must be alot of people applying for the MPGS with all the redundancies going on. My hubby mentioned something about soldiers being made redundant aren't allowed to apply to get into the MPGS till at least 6 months after they have finished in the army. My hubby isn't about at the moment so I'm not 100% sure on all the details. Hopefuly someone else will come along and advice you.
If you get no luck here ask your hubby to go into your local Army Careers Office and they should be able to give you more information.
Hi everyone, hubby got a phone call today and he has got a job with the MPGS, finally!!
He got his second preference, about 30 mins from our house, but we're happy as it's a permanent job at the end of the day.
He's getting fed up of being messed around doing agency work, not knowing if you have a job from one day to the next and he has had exactly one response to all the job applications he has filled in, pretty rubbish really.
My family member who applied also got an offer a few weeks ago so things are looking up. Hang in there guys and girls your all needed they just need time to get through the applications.
Keep the forum going, would still love to hear how you all do.
xx
Pleased as punch for you and welcome to the ever expanding clan:beer:
What area did he get? Good luck to those of you still waiting.
Excellent news. :j
I am so pleased for you both !!!
Welcome to the family :beer:
Thanks, he will be in Suffolk, so we're happy. Hubby's start date is exactly 3 months to the day from his leaving the army date, how strange!!
Thanks jojo, before long it will feel like we never left, just had a 3 month holiday!!