Membership
There are several categories of membership:
- Membership of the Institution is open to serving and retired officers, warrant officers, senior and junior NCOs, both regular and TA, of the Corps of Royal Engineers, and to those who are of similar rank in the engineer arm of the land forces of Commonwealth countries, and such other friendly nations as the Council of the Institution shall determine. Membership is subject to meeting the entry criteria set by Council.
- Honorary Members are elected by the Council This is a personal honour and is not conferred on the holder of an office as such. Members of the Royal Engineers are not eligible for election as Honorary Members.
- Honorary Associate Membership is reserved for the Chief Engineers of the armed forces of friendly nations and others who by their appointment hold an office with whom the Institution have an affiliation.
- Associate Membership is now not offered. Current associate members may, under payment of the appropriate fee, become full members.
Applications
All requests for membership, including recommendations for Honorary Membership, should be referred to the Secretary. The telephone number and address are on the Home Page. If you would like more details by email, please use the hyperlink: admin@instre.org
We are now issuing membership cards, please send a passport sized photograph along with your application form.
Application Forms & Membership Pack
