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Neil Allcock MBE MSc CEng is a decorated British military engineer who earned the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contributions to military vehicle safety during the Iraq War.
Early Life and Education
Allcock was born in the United Kingdom and attended Old Swinford Hospital, a boarding school in Stourbridge, West Midlands, from 1981 to 1989. After completing his secondary education, Allcock pursued higher education at the University of Portsmouth, where he earned a degree in engineering.
Allcock began his career in the British Army as an Engineering Technician and rose through the ranks, reaching Captain. He gained recognition within the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) for his technical expertise and leadership. His most recognised contribution came during his deployment in Iraq where one of the vehicles under his command was destroyed by an IED. Recognising the need for a solution to enhance the protection of military vehicles, Allcock found a way to increase the survivability of soldiers in these vulnerable soft-skinned vehicles. In just three weeks he designed, tested, and implemented a new armour system using locally sourced materials. His subsequent MBE citation highlighted his ability to apply engineering solutions rapidly to real-world problems in conflict zones.
Professional Development
Following his success in Iraq, Allcock gained further qualifications as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and eventually becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Legacy and Continuing Contributions
Neil Allcock's work in Iraq has been recognised as having lasting impacts on vehicle safety in combat zones, and his advocacy for engineering professionalism continues to influence military personnel. His work has been praised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Personal life
Allcock has three children, Kyle, Grace and Louis. He is from a military family and between him, his father and his brother they have served 105 years in the army, 102 of those in the REME.