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Armed Forces membership

Wherever you are in your career, we’re here to help you achieve great things and support you with a professional home for life.

As the world’s largest multi-disciplinary professional engineering institution, we have a global community of 156,000 engineers and technicians from all backgrounds and disciplines from over 148 countries.

We work closely with the British Armed Forces and MOD to support your professional development, including your Professional Registration journey and offer resettlement support for service leavers.

Join us today to grow your professional network, open up career opportunities and find all the resources you need to stay ahead of the game.

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

MIET and TMIET membership

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

Go to MIET and TMIET membership

Armed Forces fees

Find this year’s annual membership fees for Armed Forces members and the latest Engineering Council fees.

Go to Membership fees for Armed Forces members

Join us today

Join the IET, and you’ll be part of more than just a membership organisation.

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Armed Forces webinars

Find out more at one of our IET Armed Forces webinars.

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Membership benefits

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

Go to Membership benefits

Awards specifically for the Armed Forces

Armed Forces Technician Award

Award for an Armed Forces engineering technician to recognise their engineering contribution to the profession.

Go to Apprentice and Technician Awards

Churchill Medal

Awarded annually for engineering and innovation in the Armed Forces and the MOD.

Go to The Churchill Medal

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

DE&S Central Payment Scheme

This scheme enables both new and existing IET members to have their membership and Professional Registration fees paid for directly by their employer.

Go to DE&S Central Payment Scheme

Entered the resettlement phase?

Our range of services can support you as you leave the Service and transition back into civilian life. Plus you’ll receive a discount on our membership rates.

Go to Support for service leavers

Ready for professional registration?

Find out more about how to apply for professional registration as a serving member of the armed forces.

Go to Professional registration for the Armed Forces

Are you currently an apprentice?

We have a whole programme just for you, with all sorts of guides to help you meet each challenge and assignment.

Go to Student membership (including Apprentices)

Thinking about Fellowship?

We award this prestigious achievement to those who have shown significant individual responsibility and achievements.

Go to Fellow membership

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