Master Chief Petty Officer 1
David Knight

Master Chief Petty Officer Class One (MCPO1) David Anderson Knight is a proud student of the Foundation School. He began his military career in the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) as a reserve infantry soldier in 1987. He transferred to the regular element in 1989 and served as a mess steward for a short period before moving into the Motor Transport Troop in 1990 where he was promoted to the rank LCpl and nominate to be the chauffeur/bodyguard of the Deputy Chief of Staff. He was also deployed to Trinidad and Tobago in 1990 in support of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force as a bodyguard of the contingent commander and to perform peacekeeping duties after an attempted coupe.

MCPO DA Knight’s military posting includes: Catering Staff 1989 – 1990, Mess Steward; Motor Transport 1990 – 1994, Deputy Chief Staff Driver; Commando Squadron 1994 – 1998, Section Commander; Military Police Troop 1998 – 2000,Provost; Barbados Regiment Reserve 2000 – 2010, Trg SNCO; Sports Programme SNCO, CQMS Special Operations Company; Training Wing (Chief instructor); Barbados Regiment 2010 – 2012 Training Wing (Chief Instructor/ Training Officer/CQMS); Barbados Regiment 2012 – 2012 Training SNCO; Force Headquarters 2012 – 2014 G3 Training Warrant Officer; Barbados Coast Guard 2014 – 2017 Divisional Chief Administration Division and Barbados Regiment 2017 Regimental Sergeant Major; Barbados Cadet Corps July – October 2017 Administrative Officer. He is presently the Corps Warrant Officer.

During his 30 years of service, he attended various training courses, these courses include BDF Commando, Junior & Senior Command, Warrant Officer, Military Police, All Arms Drill and the Range Authorization.

He can proudly acclaim to achieving some significant and memorable achievements during his service and they are:
The management and conduct of a Reserve Range Authorization Course;
Being a member of the training team conducted a reserve young officer course;
The reconstruction of the beach range as well as drafting the amendments for all BDF Ranges standing Orders.
The management and conduct of a Drill Course for the Barbados Boy scout;
The managing and conduct of a BCG reserve Junior Command Course;
The management and conduct of Junior Leadership and senior Leadership courses for the regional security systems in Antigua.
Training Officer and chief instructor on numerous courses ranging from Drill, Range, Junior and Senior command Courses just to mention few.
Being proficient in the conceptualization and developing, of course, training plans and developing complete training programs.
As a drill instructor, he has a responsibility for preparing all troops for nationals parade to include civilians.

MCPO DA Knight assisted with conceptualization, planning and execute numerous force level events on behalf of the Force headquarters. He is a member of the Barbados Defence Force Drill wing and is currently the Chief Instructor for all drill courses conducted by the FHQ.

He is the recipient of a General Service Medal, Jubilee Medal, Efficiency Medal, 1 Barbados Defence Board Commendations and 1 Chief of Staff Commendations.

MCPO Knight is a proud father of one and enjoys watching TV, Watching Football, and going to the movies.

In the near future, MCPO Knight seeks to complete a Master’s Degree Programme in Leadership and Innovation and pursue a career as a consultant in Leadership and Innovation, Human Resource Management.