Are you are serving, or have you served as an Officer, Senior or Junior Rating in the Royal Navy qualified as a Minewarfare specialist?

Then why not why not join the Minewarfare Association.

As I am sure you will agree you're time in the branch was not just an occupation it was a way of life that only those who have tried it can understand. The association is new (Feb 08) so what better time to join, and be part of a growing team whose members include guys who have served from the 60's to present.

It does not offer any fancy gimmicks, but an excellent opportunity to keep in touch with old friends, regional gatherings, and an excellent annual re-union.

Membership Criteria

As defined in its constitution, the Association comprises:

• Full Members.
• Honorary Members.
• Life Members

(a) Full Membership: Full Membership is open to serving and ex-serving Officers and Senior Ratings that have completed either a Minewarfare Officers or Petty Officers Minewarfare Professional Qualifying Course, and ex-serving Ratings that have completed a Minewarfare Professional Qualifying Course.

(b) Honorary Membership: May be offered to a Serviceman or Civilian, whose services to the Association or to the Minewarfare branch deserve recognition. Awarded after consideration by, and at the discretion of the Committee. Honorary members have no voting rights.

(c) Life Membership: Members who reach the age of 60, and having been an Association Memberfor a period of 5 uninterrupted years, may request Life Membership. Annual subscriptions are waived for members awarded Life Membership

Benefits of Membership

On admission, members are entitled to a copy of the Constitution and a Minewarfare Association lapel pin. Membership also entitles the member full access to the Minewarfare Association website, with full read/write permissions granted to the relevant areas of the web site.

They are also entitled to receive notices of forthcoming events.

Members may also recieve discount for tickets to events organised by the association.

Membership Fee

The current annual membership fee is £12, payable by Standing Order.

You can download an application and bank standing order form here, just click on the image below:

simply print it out and send it to the address given on the application.  (needs Adobe Reader)