Armed Forces

Did you know that more than 10% of ILM members are serving in or have served in one of the armed services?

We understand the issues you face with the transition from the armed services to civilian life and getting started on a second career. We can help you get recognition for the skills and training you received while in the forces.

We have mapped military training courses to ILM qualifications, so even if you haven’t achieved formal management-related qualifications you can still join ILM at a membership grade that recognizes your achievements:

Rank  Criteria   ILM Grade
Corporal; Leading Rate; Senior Cadets
 
Newly appointed managers or level 2 qualification/equivalent military training Affiliate
(AInstLM)

Corporal; Leading Rate; Sergeant; Petty Officer; Chief Technician; newly Commissioned Officer 

Level 3 qualification/equivalent military training or 5 years as NCO or commissioned service  
Associate Member
(AMInstLM)
Sergeant; Chief Technician; Petty Officer; WO2; Staff Sergeant; Chief Petty Officer; Flight Sergeant; Captain (Army); Lieutenant; Flight Lieutenant Level 3 qualification/equivalent military training and 5 years as NCO or commissioned service  Member (MInstLM)

Warrant Officer (RAF)/WO1; Major; Captain (Navy, Royal Marines); Lieutenant Commander; Squadron Leader; and all ranks above

Degree level qualification (level 5)/equivalent military training and 5 years in rank, with approval by ILM Fellowship Panel Fellow (FInstLM)

Join ILM online

You can now apply for ILM membership online; it's easy and fast, and you'll save £25 on the joining fee.