Transition your skills to Defence policing

Experienced police officers bring valuable expertise to the Ministry of Defence Police, and our New Entrants From Other Forces (NEOF) Training Course is designed to help you apply your existing skills into the Defence environment. We recognise your professional background while ensuring you're fully prepared for the specific challenges of protecting Defence.

Tailored training

Your training pathway is carefully tailored to your experience and role requirements:

Standard NEOF

This is for current or serving police officers who are currently not qualified as an Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO)

• 5-day residential conversion course

• 9-week Initial Firearms Training Course

• 10 weeks total training

Qualified AFO NEOF

This is for current or serving police officers who are currently  qualified as an Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO). Flexible training is determined by our National Firearms Instructors.

• 5-day residential conversion course

• Duration of Firearms Training to be confirmed before training begins based on your existing qualifications 

Non-Firearms Roles

This is for current or serving police officers who are not going into a firearms role.

• 5-day residential conversion course only

Learn more about our Firearms Training.

Comprehensive conversion

All NEOF's begin their career with a 5-day residential conversion course at the Defence School of Policing and Security (DSPS) in Southwick Park, Hampshire. This intensive programme covers everything you need to transition effectively into the MDP.

The course includes essential MDP and Ministry of Defence policies, administrative processes including attestation and IT systems, uniform and warrant card procedures, and Personal and Public Safety Training (PPST). You'll also complete fitness assessments and receive valuable insights from guest speakers representing the Defence Police Federation, Professional Standards Department, and Driver Training specialists.