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Armed Forces membership

Why join?

We can help you add to your skillset with lifelong support and quality professional development planning.

You’ll join more than 156,000 members all working towards a common goal of engineering a better world together, plus being a member will do wonders for your career prospects.

Find out how much Armed Forces membership costs

If you’d like more information on joining, simply text IETMOD and your full name to 62277 or email join@theiet.org. 

You will need to have an active Membership before applying for Professional Registration.

If you are not yet a Member, the easiest option is to apply for Associate Membership.

Become a member

Then, when your Professional Registration is successful, you will automatically be upgraded to the relevant level of Membership (TMIET/MIET).

The easiest way to join is to call the Join Team on +44(0)1438 767648 who will also be able to ensure that you are joining at the correct membership subscription rate.

MIET and TMIET membership

If you’re working in the Armed Forces and actively developing your knowledge and understanding of best practice, you can apply to become a member with MIET and TMIET designatory letters.

MIET and TMIET membership for Armed Forces

Membership benefits

More than just letters after your name, joining the IET unlocks multiple benefits.

See the full range of membership benefits

Awards specifically for the Armed Forces

Our current Armed Forces Partners

We’re proud to partner with the following:

Royal Air Force

Trade Groups 1, 4, 5 and 13
Engineering Officers – CE (Communications-Electronics) and AS (AeroSystems) Branch

Royal Navy

Weapon Engineers
Fleet Air Arm (Air Engineers)
Marine Engineers
Royal Marines

Army

Royal Signals
Royal Engineers
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Army Air Corps

Dstl

DE&S

Defence Digital

GCHQ