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STATUTORY RULES.

1931. No. 35.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910–1918.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations, under the Naval Defence Act 1910–1918, to come into operation as from 1st July, 1930.

Dated this twenty-fifth day of March, 1931.

ISAAC A. ISAACS

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

J. B. CHIFLEY

Minister of State for Defence.

 

NAVAL RESERVE REGULATIONS.

Part I.—General.

Section I.Preliminary.

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Naval Reserve Regulations.

Repeal.

2. The Naval Reserve Regulations (Statutory Rules 1926, No. 199, as amended to this date) are repealed as from the commencement of these Regulations, save as to anything lawfully done, or any right, privilege, obligation, or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred thereunder.

Parts.

3. These Regulations are divided into Parts, which are sub-divided into Sections, as follows:—

Part I.—General.

Section I.—Preliminary.

Section II.—Definitions.

Part II.—Organization.

Part III.—Officers.

Section I.—Entry and Appointment.

Section II—General.

Part IV.—Men.—Entry, Engagement and Appointment.

Part V.—Cadets.

Part VI.—Officers.

Section IConfirmation and Promotion.

Section II.—Removal and Retirement.

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Part VII.—Training.

Section I.—Obligatory Training.

Section II.Extra Training and Service.

Section III.Leave of Absence.

Section IV.Transfers.

Part VIII—Men—Discharge.

Part IX.—Competitions.

Part. X.—Discipline.

Section I.General

Section II.Punishments and Prosecutions.

Part XI.—Gunnery.

Part XII—Medical.

Section I.Medical Attendance in time of Peace.

Section II.Medical Attendance during Service under Proclamation.

Section III.Special Duties of Medical Officers.

Part XIII.—Uniform.

Section I.—General.

Section II.Officers.

Section III.Men and Cadets.

Part XIV.— Victualling and Messing.

Part XV.—Financial.

Section I.General.

Section II.Peace Training Pay and Allowances.

Section III.Pay and Allowances in time of War or National Emergency.

Section IV.Compensation for Injuries or Disease in time of Peace.

Section V.Compensation for Death, In-juries or Disease during Service under Proclamation.

Section VI.Medical Retainers and Fees.

Part XVI.—Long Service Decorations and Medals.

Section II.Definitions.

4. In these Regulations, Unless the contrary intention appears—

“Minister” means the Minister administering the Naval Defence Act, or the Member of the Executive Council for the time being acting in his stead.

“Naval Board” means the Naval Board of Administration constituted under the Acts.

“Director” means the Officer appointed to be Director of Naval Reserves and Naval Reserves Mobilization in the Naval Administration or, such person as may be appointed to perform the duties of the position during his absence.

 

“Senior Naval Officer” means the Senior Naval Officer present at the port.

“District Naval Officer” means the Officer appointed by the Naval Board to command the Citizen Naval Forces in a District.

“Royal Australian Naval Reserve” means all persons appointed to, enlisted or engaged in that Branch of the Citizen Naval Forces and Cadets attached thereto.

“The War” means the war which commenced on 4th August, 1914.

“Member” means a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, and includes a Cadet.

“Officer” means a Commissioned Officer, Warrant, Officer, or subordinate officer of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, but does not include a Petty Officer.

“Man” means a member other than an Officer or a Cadet.

“Cadet” means a Senior Naval Cadet who volunteers for training and is enrolled in and attached to the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

“Certifying Officer” means the person appointed by the Naval Board, under Naval Account Regulations, to certify accounts and to authorize the payment thereof.

 

Part II.—Organization.

Constitution of Force.

5. The Royal Australian Naval Reserve is constituted under the Naval Defence Act as a section of the Citizen Naval Forces.

Precedence and command.

6.—(1.) An officer of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall rank with but after an officer of corresponding rank in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve (Sea-going), but before an officer of corresponding rank in the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve.

(2.) An officer of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall not assume any naval command or authority over any member of the Naval Forces who is not a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve or Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve unless ordered so to do by a superior Naval Officer, and he shall not assume naval command afloat unless he is duly qualified under the Naval Forces Regulations, and shall have been duly authorized by the Naval Board or, in exceptional circumstances, by the Senior Naval Officer present or afloat.

(3.) A petty officer or man of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall rank and command with but after corresponding ratings of the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Fleet Reserve, irrespective of seniority.

Responsibilities of Director of Naval Reserves and Mobilization.

7. The Director shall be responsible to the Naval Board for the administration of all matters relating to the Royal Australian Naval Reserve except financial and store accounting.

Organization

8. The Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall be organized in Districts and Port Divisions which may be added to or re-organized as approved by the Naval Board.

 

Establishment of ranks and ratings.

9.—(1.) The Director shall be responsible that the numbers of the various ranks and ratings included in the establishment laid down for any year do not exceed the complement authorized by the Naval Board.

(2.) Numbers in excess of those authorized for any particular rank or rating may be borne on the strength, provided that there are vacancies in higher ranks or ratings, and that the total complement is not exceeded.

Bands.

10. Naval Reserve Bands may be maintained by Port Divisions approved by the Naval Board.

“Captain.”

11.—(1.) The District Naval Officer shall be the “Captain” within the meaning of these Regulations.

(2.) An officer of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall be responsible to the Captain for the performance of duties and in the execution of orders received from the District Naval Officer or his representative.

(3.) In all Naval Reserve Depots the Commanding Officer shall be the Senior Officer of the Permanent Naval Forces present at the time. He shall be deemed the representative of the District Naval Officer.

 

Part III.—Officers.

Section I.—Entry and Appointment.

Entry and appointment.

12.—(1.) The Minister may, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, and subject to the qualifications and conditions prescribed by these Regulations, recommend to the Governor-General suitable candidates for appointment to the Naval Forces as officers.

(2.) Officers of all branches, except Chaplains, will be selected by the Naval Board for appointment to such rank as may be deemed appropriate as follows:—

Firstly, from persons who have previously held rank in any Naval Force of the British Empire;

Secondly, from persons who hold certificates or possess such qualifications as would make them competent to perform the duties of the rank for which recommended; and

Thirdly, except in the case of Engineer Officers, from persons who have qualified by examination.

(3.) A candidate who has served as an officer in any Naval Force of Great Britain, or of a British Dominion may, at the discretion of the Naval Board, be appointed in the confirmed rank last held by him, provided he does not, except as prescribed in regulation 14, sub-regulation (3.), exceed the age prescribed for first appointment in such rank.

(4.) With the exception of Medical Officers, Chaplains, and candidates who have been appointed to confirmed rank under sub-regulation (3.), all first appointments in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve will be on probation.

Nationality.

13.—(1.) A candidate to be eligible for appointment as an officer shall be of pure European descent, and the son of natural born or naturalized British subjects.

(2.) The Minister may, however, reject the application of any candidate who is the son of a naturalized British subject.

 

Age on first appointment.

14.—(1.) Except as provided in sub-regulations (2.) and (3.) of this regulation and in regulation 17, the age for the first appointment of an officer of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall not exceed in the case of appointment to the rank of:—

Years.

Midshipman........................................................................................

20

Paymaster Midshipman........................................................................

20

Acting Sub-Lieutenant.........................................................................

23

Sub-Lieutenant ...................................................................................

24

Engineer Sub-Lieutenant......................................................................

24

Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant....................................................................

24

Warrant Officer...................................................................................

35

Commissioned Officer from Warrant Rank...........................................

45

Warrant Bandmaster............................................................................

35

Commissioned Bandmaster..................................................................

45

Lieutenant...........................................................................................

26

Engineer Lieutenant.............................................................................

26

Paymaster Lieutenant...........................................................................

26

Surgeon Lieutenant..............................................................................

35

Lieutenant-Commander.......................................................................

34

Engineer Lieutenant-Commander.........................................................

34

Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander.......................................................

34

Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander..........................................................

41

Commander........................................................................................

40

Engineer-Commander..........................................................................

40

Paymaster-Commander........................................................................

40

Surgeon Commander...........................................................................

47

Captain...............................................................................................

50

Engineer-Captain.................................................................................

50

Paymaster Captain...............................................................................

50

Surgeon Captain..................................................................................

50

(2.) The ages specified in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation will not apply to officers on the Active List of the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve on 1st November, 1929, who subsequently transfer to the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

(3.) In special cases officers may be entered at ages exceeding those prescribed in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation.

Medical examination.

15. A candidate recommended for appointment as an officer, except as Chaplain, shall not be accepted unless he has been certified as fit by a Naval Medical Officer.

Educational and professional qualifications.

16. A candidate recommended for appointment as an officer shall not be accepted unless he possesses the educational and professional qualifications for his rank laid down by the Naval Board.

Engineer officers—special branch.

17.—(1.) The Naval Board may recommend for appointment as officers of the Engineering Branch as may be required from time to time, persons who are qualified as civil engineers, architects, or surveyors, and who comply in all other respects with the conditions of appointment laid down in these Regulations.

 

(2.) The age for first appointment and the age for the final retirement of such officers will, however, be governed by special instructions issued by the Naval Board from time to time.

Medical officers.

18. District Naval Medical Officers or Port Division Naval Medical Officers will be appointed on the recommendation of the Naval Board, from candidates who are duly qualified medical practitioners and registered under the States’ Medical Acts, and who reside within reasonable distance of a Naval Reserve Depot. Preference in appointment will be given to Medical Officers on the Royal Australian Naval Emergency List or of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

Additional Medical Officers.

19.—(1.) Medical Officers, in addition to the District Naval Medical Officers and Port Division Naval Medical Officers, may be appointed to any Port Division.

(2.) To be eligible for appointment, a candidate shall comply in other respects with the conditions of appointment laid down in these Regulations, and shall be—

(a) a duly qualified and registered practitioner under the States’ Medical Acts; and

(b) resident in such a place that he can undertake any duties with the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, which he may be required to perform.

Warrant Officers.

20. To be eligible for appointment as Warrant Officer (General Service) a candidate who has not previously held such rank, shall—

(a) not exceed the prescribed age for first appointment;

(b) have held for two years a rating or relative rating not lower than that of Leading Seamen;

(c) have performed at least three periods of Continuous Training, or held rating of Petty Officer in the Royal Navy or Royal Australian Navy;

(d) have been recommended by the District Naval Officer;

(e) have obtained the Educational Merit Certificate or such certificates as are considered by the Director to be equivalent; and

(f) pass an approved examination.

Warrant Telegraphists.

21. To be eligible for appointment as Warrant Telegraphist, a candidate who has not previously held such rank, shall—

(a) not exceed the prescribed age for first appointment;

(b) have held for two years a rating or relative rating not lower than that of Petty Officer Telegraphist;

(c) have performed at least three periods of Continuous Training, or held rating of Petty Officer Telegraphist in the Royal Navy or Royal Australian Navy;

(d) have been recommended by the District Naval Officer;

(e) have obtained the Educational Merit Certificate or such certificates as are considered by the Director to be equivalent; and

(f) pass an approved examination.

 

Warrant Bandmasters.

22. A Warrant Bandmaster shall be selected from Band ratings or from persons who hold such qualifications as may be deemed necessary by the Director and who are recommended for promotion or appointment by the District Naval Officer.

Chaplains.

23. Chaplains will be appointed, as requisite, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, on nomination by the authorized nominating authorities of the various churches.

Honorary officers.

24.—(1.) The Naval Board may recommend the appointment of Honorary Officers.

(2.) An Honorary Officer may, on the occasions authorized for officers on the Retired List, wear the uniform of his rank, but shall not be entitled to receive any emoluments.

Section II.—General

Watchkeeping certificates.

25. A “War or Emergency Watch-keeping Certificate” may be issued to a Lieutenant-Commander, Lieutenant or Sub-Lieutenant when, in the opinion of the Commanding Officer of H.M.A. Ship in which he performed training or service, he is considered competent to take charge of a Watch at Sea in an Auxiliary Vessel in war or in an emergency.

Emergency list officers not to be enrolled.

26. An officer retiring or resigning from the Active List of the Permanent Naval Forces and placed on the Royal Australian Navy Emergency List shall not be enrolled as a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

Seniority and pay.

27.—(1.) In the event of two or more officers being appointed to the Royal Australian Naval Reserve in the same rank on the same day, they shall take seniority according to the order in which their names appear in the Gazette until such seniority is altered in consequence of the award of certificates on passing the prescribed examinations for confirmation or promotion.

(2.) The names of officers appointed as Midshipmen (on probation) as from the same date shall be published in the Gazette in alphabetical order. On being confirmed in the rank of midshipman, the names of such officers shall be re-arranged according to the class of certificate gained, and, where two or more officers of the same seniority gain the same classes of certificates, according to the total number of marks obtained in all subjects.

(3.) The seniority of an officer whose first appointment to the Royal Australian Naval Reserve is in a rank other than that of midshipman shall be regulated by the date of his appointment while he continues to hold the rank to which he was first appointed, provided that in cases where an officer has previously served in any British Naval Force or in other special circumstances he may, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, be given seniority dating prior to his first appointment to the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

(4.) An alteration in the position of an officer on the Seniority List in relation to other officers of the same rank and seniority will not be made on promotion, unless the class of certificate gained at a subsequent examination gives the officer concerned increased or lessened seniority. An officer promoted to a higher rank with the same date of seniority

 

in that rank as is held by another officer similarly promoted from the same lower rank, will be placed in the same relative position towards the other officer on the seniority list of the higher rank as he held towards the other officer on the seniority list of the lower rank.

(5.) The seniority of an Executive or Accountant Officer in the higher rank shall be determined on the results of the prescribed examination for the rank. Each officer shall be awarded a certificate for each of the three groups of subjects in which he is examined. The certificates shall be of three classes. Each first class certificate shall entitle an officer to have his seniority ante-dated by one month, and each second class certificate by one-half month from the date on which the promotion takes effect. No time will be gained for third class certificates.

(6.) On first appointment, or subsequent promotion to confirmed rank, an officer shall be paid at the prescribed rates for his rank, as from the date upon which he performed the duties of his rank, notwithstanding that the date of his appointment for the purpose of seniority may be prior to the date of taking up the duties of the rank.

Officers-Service in time of war.

28. All officers of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall be liable to be called out for active service under Proclamation in time of war or emergency.

 

Part IV.—Men—Entry, Engagement, Advancement.

Enrolment of men.

29. Any suitable person may be enrolled in the Naval Reserve for successive periods of three years, provided that he—

(a) is between eighteen and forty years of age;

(b) is of pure European descent and the son of natural-born or naturalized British subjects;

(c) is medically fit;

(d) subscribes to the Oath or Affirmation; and

(e) shall be finally discharged on reaching the age prescribed therefor in these Regulations,

provided, however, that in time of war or emergency any person of any age possessing the required qualifications who is considered to be medically fit for the satisfactory performance of his duties may engage for such periods as the Naval Board may direct.

Rating on entry.

30.—(1.) Subject to the numbers of any particular rating not being in excess of those authorized from time to time, a District Naval Officer is empowered to award ratings at his discretion to men on first entry as follows:—

(a) Men with previous Naval service—the last substantive rating held by them and, providing they have not been out of the Service for longer than five years, with their last seniority in such rating; also provided, that the rating awarded is not higher than that provided for in regulation 137.

(b) Men with previous Naval service desirous of being entered in another Branch—such rating in that Branch as the District Naval Officer considers the man fitted for.

(c) Men with previous service in the Military or Air Forces—such rating, as in the opinion of the District Naval Officer, the man is suitable for.

 

(d) Men with no previous service—

Branch.

Rating.

Seamen...................................................

Ordinary Seaman

Signal......................................................

Ordinary Signalman

Wireless Telegraphy................................

Ordinary Telegraphist

Stoker.....................................................

Stoker, 2nd Class

Engine Room Artificer.............................

Engine Room Artificer, 5th Class

Electrical Artificer...................................

Electrical Artificer, 5th Class

Ordnance Artificer...................................

Ordnance Artificer, 5th Class

Shipwright

Shipwright, 5th Class

Joiner......................................................

Joiner, 5th Class

Blacksmith..............................................

Blacksmith, 5th Class

Plumber..................................................

Plumber, 5th Class

Painter....................................................

Painter, 5th Class

Sick Berth...............................................

Sick Berth Attendant, 2nd Class

Writer.....................................................

Writer

Supply....................................................

Supply Assistant

Cooks.....................................................

Cook

Officers’ Stewards...................................

Officers’ Steward, 3rd Class

Officers’ Cooks.......................................

Officers’ Cook, 3rd Class

Band.......................................................

Petty Officer Bandsman

(2.) Men on the Active List of any Branch of the Naval, Military, or Air Forces of the British Empire are not eligible for engagement in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

Advancement of ratings.

31.—(1.) A District Naval Officer is empowered to advance a rating up to and including the rating of Petty Officer, in accordance with approved conditions.

(2.) No advancement which will make the numbers of any particular rating in excess of those allowed by the establishment, may be made under sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation unless the approval of the Director is first obtained.

(3.) Advancement shall not be ante-dated for a period exceeding one month, except with the special approval of the Director.

(4.) The Director may require petty officers to pass a requalifying examination every three years. A petty officer failing to requalify will either be reverted to the next lower rating or granted his discharge.

Ratings—Disrating or reversion.

32. A chief petty officer, petty officer, leading seaman or equivalent rating may, with the consent of the District Naval Officer, revert to any lower rating previously held by him, except to avoid trial by Court Martial.

 

Part V.—Cadets.

Senior naval cadets.

33.—(1.) A cadet who, on the 30th October, 1929, was serving with the Royal Australian Naval Reserve under the Compulsory Clauses of the Defence Act may, if he volunteers and signs the Enrolment Form, continue to be trained at a Naval Reserve Depot, until he reaches eighteen years of age, on which date, provided a suitable

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vacancy exists, he may be enlisted in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. Should a vacancy not exist at that time, he may continue to be trained as a cadet, until such a vacancy occurs, or until he attains nineteen years of age.

(2.) The strength of Senior Naval Cadet detachments at each Naval Reserve Depot shall not exceed fifty cadets. Such detachments may be maintained by the enrolment of suitable youths over sixteen and under eighteen years of age, who are medically fit, and who voluntarily agree to enrol in the Senior Naval Cadets by completing the required Form of Enrolment.

Obligatory training.

34. Cadets will be required to attend drills for a period of not less than sixty hours per annum, and may in addition be required to complete a modified Musketry Course.

Efficiency.

35. In order to be classified “Efficient” in any year of training, a cadet shall—

(a) attend training for not less than sixty hours;

(b) obtain, in the opinion of the District Naval Officer, a reasonable standard of efficiency in the subjects in which he has received instruction; and

(c) have completed a course of firing on a miniature range, when required.

Discharge.

36. A cadet may be discharged at any time by a District Naval Officer for one or more of the following reasons:—

(a) inefficiency;

(b) misconduct;

(c) unsatisfactory attendance;

(d) medical unfitness;

(e) at own request;

(f) on reaching the age of nineteen years;

(g) on enlistment in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

Wearing of uniform.

37. A cadet shall wear uniform only on occasions authorized by the District Naval Officer.

Pay.

38. A cadet will not receive any pay.

Advancement.

39. A cadet may be advanced to Leading or Petty Officer Cadet under approved conditions.

 

Part VI.—Officers.

Section I.Confirmation and Promotion.

Confirmation in rank.

40. An officer whose first appointment is on probation will be confirmed in rank at the end of twelve months provided he is recommended by the District Naval Officer, and, in the case of a Midshipman or Paymaster Midshipman has passed the prescribed examinations.

Warrant Officers—Promotion.

41. Warrant Officers of all Branches will be eligible for promotion to Commissioned Officer from Warrant Rank on attaining ten years’ seniority in Warrant Rank, provided they are recommended by the District Naval Officer.

 

Promotion to Acting Sub-Lieutenant.

42. A Midshipman to be eligible for promotion to Acting Sub-Lieutenant shall have—

(a) attained the age of twenty years;

(b) served for two years as Midshipman, including probationary time;

(c) performed the periods of Continuous Training and Drills ordered from time to time;

(d) attended, in the opinion of the Director, a reasonable number of voluntary classes or lectures;

(e) been recommended by the District Naval Officer;

(f) passed the approved examination in professional subjects.

Promotion to Sub-Lieutenant.

43. An Acting Sub-Lieutenant to be eligible for promotion to Sub-Lieutenant shall have—

(a) attained the age of twenty-one years;

(b) served for one year as Acting Sub-Lieutenant;

(c) performed the periods of Continuous Training and Drills ordered from time to time;

(d) been recommended by the District Naval Officer.

Promotion to Lieutenant.

44. A Sub-Lieutenant to be eligible for promotion to Lieutenant shall have—

(a) served for three years as Sub-Lieutenant—including acting or probationary time. The Director may reduce this period by one year, in the event of the officer possessing a Board of Trade Yachtmaster’s or Superior Certificate;

(b) performed the periods of Continuous Training and Drills ordered from time to time;

(c) been recommended by the District Naval Officer;

(d) passed the approved examination in professional subjects.

Promotion to Lieutenant-Commander.

45. Promotion to Lieutenant-Commander will be granted on attaining eight years’ seniority as Lieutenant, provided the training ordered from time to time has been performed. Probationary time served will count towards seniority in the confirmed rank.

Promotion to Commander.

46. Promotion to Commander will be governed by selection from Lieutenant-Commanders who have—

(a) served for eleven years as Lieutenant and Lieutenant-Commander;

(b) performed the Naval Training ordered from time to time;

(c) taken an active part in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve;

(d) attained thirty-four years of age.

Promotion to Captain.

47. Promotion to Captain will be governed by selection from those qualified who—

(a) have four years’ service as Commander;

(b) have performed the Naval training ordered from time to time;

(c) have taken an active part in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve;

(d) have reached forty years of age;

(e) are recommended by the Director.

 

Proomtion to Engineer-Lieutenant.

48. An Engineer Sub-Lieutenant to be eligible for promotion to Engineer-Lieutenant shall—

(a) possess a Board of Trade First Class Engineer’s Certificate of Competency;

(b) produce satisfactory records of service afloat from his employers;

(c) have performed the Naval Training required from time to time;

(d) be recommended by the District Naval Officer.

Promotion to higher ranks—Engineer Branch.

49. To be eligible for promotion from Engineer-Lieutenant to Engineer-Lieutenant-Commander, Engineer-Lieutenant-Commander to Engineer Commander, and Engineer Commander to Engineer Captain, an officer shall conform to the same conditions as are laid down for Executive Officers of corresponding rank.

Special Branch-Promotion.

50. Engineer Officers of the Special Branch appointed under regulation 17 will be promoted subject to such conditions as may be approved by the Naval Board.

Promotion to Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant.

51. A Paymaster Midshipman to be eligible for promotion to Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant shall—

(a) be satisfactorily reported upon by the District Naval Officer;

(b) have performed the Continuous Training and Drills ordered from time to time;

(c) have served for three years as Paymaster Midshipman, including probationary time;

(d) be required to pass an approved examination.

Promotion to Paymaster Lieutenant.

52. A Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant to be eligible for promotion to Paymaster Lieutenant shall—

(a) be satisfactorily reported upon by the District Naval Officer;

(b) have performed the Continuous Training and Drills ordered from time to time;

(c) have served for two years as Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant;

(d) be required to pass an approved examination.

Promotion to higher ranks—Paymaster Branch.

53. To be eligible for promotion from Paymaster Lieutenant to Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander, and from Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander to Paymaster Commander, an officer shall conform to the same conditions as are laid down for Executive Officers of corresponding rank.

Promotion to Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander.

54. An officer will be eligible for promotion to the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander on attaining six years’ seniority as Surgeon Lieutenant, provided he has performed a period of continuous training in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments.

Promotion to higher ranks—Medical Branch.

55. To be eligible for promotion from Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander to Surgeon-Commander and Surgeon-Captain, an officer shall conform to the same conditions as are laid down for Executive Officers of corresponding rank, and be recommended by the Director of Naval Medical Services.

Accelerated promotion.

56. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Regulations, any officer who has performed such particularly good service as is considered to make him deserving of special promotion may be promoted on the recommendation of the Naval Board.

 

Section II.Removal and Retirement.

Notification in Government Gazette.

57. Every resignation, termination of appointment, and dismissal of an officer shall be notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette.

Cancellation of commission for misconduct.

58. If an officer of the Naval Reserve is guilty of improper conduct, or any civil offence bringing discredit on the service, or is negligent in the performance of his duty, the Governor-General may cancel his commission; but before such cancellation the officer shall be notified in writing of the complaint or charge against him, and shall be called upon to show cause in relation thereto.

Cancellation of commission for absence.

59. The Commission of an officer absent without leave for a period of three months or upwards, or whose absence with leave is so protracted as to prevent the proper performance of his Naval training, may be cancelled by the Governor-General.

Termination of appointment.

60. The appointment of an officer who fails to qualify for confirmation within eighteen months, or to perform the obligatory training required, may be terminated, but he may be placed on the Retired List if qualified.

Retirement of officers.

61.—(1.) If qualified under regulation 65 an officer may, except during war, be permitted to retire at any time, and may be placed on the Retired List.

(2.) An officer pronounced medically unfit by a Naval Medical Officer will be removed from the Active List, and, if qualified, may be placed on the Retired List.

(3.) The Governor-General may, on the application of the person concerned, authorize the cancellation of the resignation of any officer who has been employed under the Naval Defence Act, and authorize his being placed on the Retired List of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve if qualified.

Ages for retirement.

62. Except as provided in regulation 17, an officer on attaining the age prescribed for his rank in the following scale, shall be retired, and may, if qualified, be placed on the Retired List:—

Rank or Equivalent Rank, except as otherwise specified.

Years of Age.

Captain..................................................................................................

55

Commander...........................................................................................

50

Lieutenant-Commander..........................................................................

45

Lieutenant.............................................................................................

40

Sub-Lieutenant......................................................................................

35

Acting Sub-Lieutenant...........................................................................

30

Surgeon Commander..............................................................................

55

Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander.............................................................

50

Surgeon-Lieutenant................................................................................

45

Commissioned Officers from Warrant Rank............................................

50

Commissioned Bandmaster....................................................................

57

Warrant Officer.....................................................................................

45

Warrant Bandmaster..............................................................................

55

Midshipman and Paymaster Midshipman................................................

22

provided, however, that an officer on the Active List of the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve on 1st November, 1929, who on transfer to the Royal Australian Naval Reserve is over forty years of age, may continue serving until he reaches fifty-eight years of age.

 

Extension of service.

63. Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 62, an officer who has reached the retiring age may, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, be required to continue to perform his duties for a period not exceeding two years.

Retired ranks.

64.—(1.) An officer may be permitted to retire at any time, and may be granted permission to retain his rank and wear uniform as prescribed, or as may be approved from time to time.

(2.) An officer may, subject to the provisions of regulation 65, be placed on the Retired List with the rank shown hereunder:—

(a) Military Branch—

(i) Executive Officers—

Captain

Commander

Lieutenant-Commander

Lieutenant

Sub-Lieutenant.

(ii) Engineer Officers—

Engineer Captain

Engineer Commander

Engineer Lieutenant-Commander

Engineer Lieutenant

Engineer Sub-Lieutenant.

(b) Medical Branch—

Surgeon Captain

Surgeon Commander

Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander

Surgeon Lieutenant.

(c) Accountant Branch—

Paymaster Captain

Paymaster Commander

Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander

Paymaster Lieutenant.

Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant.

Qualifications for retired Ranks

65.—(1.) The following shall be the qualifications for the Retired Ranks:—

(a) Retired Captain—

(i) An officer who has held the rank of Captain on the Active List.

(ii) A Commander retired from that rank who has attained five years’ seniority as such, including time on the Retired List, and who, while on the Active List, has performed specially good service in the interests of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, or of the Naval Service generally. In an exceptional case a Commander retired from that rank who has performed the abovementioned specially good service after retirement may be granted the rank of Captain.

(iii) A Commander who, during his active service career in any Naval Forces of the British Empire, shall have distinguished himself in action with the enemy.

 

(b) Retired Commander—

(i) An officer who has held the rank of Commander on the Active List.

(ii) A Lieutenant-Commander who has attained two years’ seniority in that rank, has attained the age of forty years, and has performed good service while on the Active List.

(iii) A Lieutenant-Commander who, with less than two years’ seniority in that rank, has attained the age of forty years, and either has been mentioned in despatches for meritorious service, or during active service or employment in the Royal Australian Navy has performed specially good service.

(iv) A Lieutenant-Commander who, at the date of his retirement, is not eligible in respect of age or seniority for the rank of Commander, on attaining two years’ seniority, but not until he has reached the age of forty years.

(c) Retired Lieutenant-Commander—

(i) An officer who has held the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on the Active List.

(ii) An officer who has held the rank of Lieutenant on the Active List and who attains eight years’ seniority as Lieutenant, including retired time.

(d) Retired Lieutenant—

(i) An officer who has held the rank of Lieutenant on the Active List.

(ii) An officer who has held the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on the Active List and who for special reasons is granted the step in rank on retirement.

(e) Retired Sub-Lieutenant—

An officer who has held the rank of Sub-Lieutenant (confirmed) on the Active List.

(f) Engineer Officers—

The retired rank of Engineer Captain, Engineer Commander, Engineer Lieutenant-Commander, Engineer Lieutenant, or Engineer Sub-Lieutenant will be granted to an Engineer Officer under the same conditions as govern the grant of retired rank to an Executive Officer of equivalent rank.

(g) Medical Officers—

The retired rank of Surgeon Captain, Surgeon Commander, Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander or Surgeon Lieutenant will be granted to Medical Officers under the same conditions as govern the grant of retired ranks to an Executive Officer of equivalent rank, except that a Surgeon Lieutenant who attains six years’ seniority, including time on the Retired List, may be promoted to the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander on the Retired List.

(h) Accountant Officers—

The retired rank of Paymaster Captain, Paymaster Commander, Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander, Paymaster Lieutenant or Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant will be granted

 

to Accountant Officers under the same conditions as govern the grant of retired ranks to Executive Officers of equivalent rank.

(2.) An officer retired as a Lieutenant or an Acting Lieutenant-Commander shall not be eligible for subsequent promotion to Retired Commander.

Retired officers report.

66. An officer on the Retired List shall report himself in writing, during January or February in each year to the Director, failing which his name may be removed from the Retired List of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

Commission may be retained.

67. An officer placed on the Retired List will be permitted to retain his Commission whilst his name remains on that List.

Uniform.

68. An officer on the Retired List may on approved occasions wear the uniform of his rank.

 

Part VII.—Training.

Section I.Obligatory Training.

Officers and men-Obligatory Training.

69.—(1.) Except as provided in regulation 70 the following periods of Annual Training shall be obligatory for all officers and men except Medical Officers, Officers of the Special Branch, and members of the Band:—

(a) (i) 8 days’ Drill divided into days, half days, and nights, 75 per cent. of which may be night drills; and

(ii) 13 days’ Continuous Training in one, of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments; or alternatively—

(b) (i) 14 days’ Drill, divided into days, half days, and nights, 75 per cent. of which may be night drills; and

(ii) 7 days’ Continuous Training in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments.

(2.) The periods of Obligatory Continuous Training set forth in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be exclusive of travelling time.

(3.) Members of Royal Australian Naval Reserve Bands shall be required to carry out the equivalent of the Obligatory Training set forth in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, namely, 126 hours, at Band Practice, Parades and Musters, as directed by the District Naval Officer. Royal Australian Naval Reserve Bands will not be required to perform continuous training. Any suspension or reduction of obligatory training ordered in any year for the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall apply to members of Royal Australian Naval Reserve Bands.

Reduced Training.

70. Should the attendance of a petty officer or man for the full obligatory period entail undue hardship a reduced period of training may be substituted at the discretion of the District Naval Officer.

Duration of Drills.

71.—(1.) The duration of Drills provided for in these Regulations shall be as follows:—

Whole Day..........................

Not less than 6 hours

Half Day.............................

Not less than 3 hours

Night Drill...........................

Not less than 2 hours

(2.) For continuous training the day shall comprise the whole 24 hours.

 

(3.) In circumstances where, owing to the exigencies of the Service, it is found impracticable for a member to be embarked in one of H.M.A. Ships or sent to a Training Establishment for the prescribed continuous training, such continuous training shall be performed in a Naval Reserve Depot. In such a case, the member will be required to attend daily at the Naval Reserve Depot at such times as the District Naval Officer may direct, provided that the period between the first and last days of such training shall not exceed the total number of days prescribed in these Regulations.

(4.) Continuous training at Naval Reserve Depots shall consist of instruction daily, except Sunday, during forenoons and afternoons. On Sundays duty shall be confined to assembly in the forenoon at Divisions and Attendance at Church parade or as may be ordered by the District Naval Officer.

Section II.Extra Training and Service.

Voluntary drills.

72. In addition to obligatory training, officers and men may attend voluntary drills. No such drill will, however, be allowed to count for the purposes of pay, except for those attendances at Guards of Honour, Ceremonial Parades and Funerals, for which prior Naval Board approval has been given.

Extra training.

73. A member who so volunteers may, with the approval of the Director, be permitted to undergo extra training or courses, afloat or ashore, additional to the Obligatory Training prescribed, for the purpose of qualifying for advancement in rating or for confirmation or promotion in rank, provided, however, that such additional training shall not in any training year exceed thirteen days exclusive of travelling time.

Special qualifying courses.

74. A member may, with the approval of the Naval Board—

(a) undergo a special qualifying course or courses of instruction in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Training Establishments provided that the total period of such course or courses shall not exceed three months during his service in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

(b) serve for any period in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments if he so volunteers. The total period of such service shall not, however, exceed twelve months during his service in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

Extra training for medical officers

75. Medical Officers may be permitted to undergo a period of training not exceeding thirteen days annually in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments in order to acquaint themselves more fully with the Naval organization.

Section III.Leave of Absence.

Temporary absence.

76. Leave of absence may be granted by a District Naval Officer when such is necessary owing to a member’s temporary absence from the locality.

Absence through illness or unavoidable cause.

77. Leave of absence may be granted by the District Naval Officer for illness or other unavoidable cause.

Leave of absence.

78. Leave of absence may be granted to an officer by the Director and to a man by the District Naval Officer, for any approved reason other than the reasons prescribed in regulations 76 and 77.

 

Leave during service.

79. Leave on full pay (other than the usual short leave) shall not be granted to an officer borne on the books of one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments, provided that—

(a) an officer appointed for not less than twelve months’ continuous training, or training and service, may be granted leave of absence not exceeding 42 days per annum on full pay under the conditions prescribed for officers of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going);

(b) an officer appointed for less than twelve months’ training and/or service may be granted a few days’ leave of absence on full pay during recognized leave periods or in cases or urgency. Such leave shall not, however, exceed the amount which might be granted to an officer of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) in respect of a similar period of service;

further provided that leave under this regulation may be granted only during the currency of the period for which the officer was appointed.

Section IV.—Transfers.

Transfer of other Port Divisions.

80.—(1.) A member who permanently changes his place of residence from the vicinity of his Port Division shall, if he removes to the vicinity of another Port Division be transferred to that Port Division, otherwise he may be discharged from the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

(2.) A member who is transferred under the provisions of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall retain his rank or rating, and shall also retain the uniform in his possession, but shall return his arms, accoutrements, and all other Government stores before so transferring.

(3.) A member who is transferred under the provisions of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be borne additional to the establishment of the Port Division to which he is transferred for the remainder of the current training year, being absorbed in the first vacancy.

 

Part VIII.—Men.—Discharge.

Authority for discharge.

81. A rating shall be discharged on reaching the age for final discharge laid down in regulation 83, and may be discharged at any time by a District Naval Officer for one or more of the following reasons:—

(a) inefficiency;

(b) misconduct;

(c) unsatisfactory attendance;

(d) at own request;

(e) changing his place of residence to a situation outside the vicinity of a Port Division;

(f) medical unfitness.

 

Payment on discharge.

82. The sum to be paid by any man claiming his discharge under the provisions of Section 29 of the Naval Defence Act shall be £1 if discharged within one year from the date of first engagement; thereafter payment shall be waived.

Age for final discharge of ratings.

83.—(1.) Except in time of war or as provided in sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation, men shall be discharged at the age specified hereunder:—

Chief Petty Officer.........................................................................

50 years.

Band rating....................................................................................

50 years.

All other ratings.............................................................................

45 years.

(2.) The Naval Board may, however, approve of the retention of a man for a further period not exceeding two years.

 

Part IX.—Competitions.

Object of competitions.

84. Annual competitions, having for their object the attainment of a higher standard of efficiency in naval exercises and drills, may be held from time to time.

Entrance fees.

85. Entrance Fees for any competition shall not be a charge against Commonwealth funds.

Expenses of competitors.

86.—(1.) Where it is necessary to travel to the place of competition by train or steamer second class travelling may be provided for competitors at Government expense.

(2.) When the competitors are required to be away from their homes for a night or longer, expenditure from public funds, not exceeding 3s. per diem per member, may be incurred for the purpose of providing accommodation and messing.

 

Part X.—Discipline.

Section I.General.

Application of King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions.

87. The King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions for His Majesty’s Navy, when not inconsistent with the Naval Defence Act, and any Regulations made under that Act, shall be taken generally as a guide in all matters of discipline affecting the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

Application of Naval Forces Regulations.

88. When not inconsistent with these Regulations, all Regulations for the discipline and internal economy of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) shall be applicable to members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve when on duty ashore or afloat.

Commanding Officer when member is afloat or ashore.

89. A member when performing service or training in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments shall be under the command of the Commanding Officer or other his superior officer of the ship or establishment in which he may be serving, and when on duty on shore shall be under the command of the District Naval Officer or other his superior officer.

 

Section II.Punishments and Prosecutions.

Scale of summary punishments.

90.—(1.) A member guilty of any act, conduct, or neglect to the prejudice of good order and Naval discipline may be punished summarily in accordance with the scale in sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation.

(2.) The scale of normal maximum summary fines or punishments for members undergoing training will be as follows:—

Offences.

Punishments.

1. Disobedience of orders

Fine not exceeding £5

2. Disrespect

3. Drunkenness

4. Smuggling liquor into ship or boat, Naval premises, or place of duty on shore

5. Wilfully, or by neglect, losing or damaging any Government property

Fine not exceeding £5, and in addition may be charged with the estimated value of the property lost or damaged.

6. Neglect of duty.......................................................

Fine not exceeding £1

7. Any act, disorder, or neglect to the prejudice of good order and Naval discipline not specified in the foregoing

Fine not exceeding £5

8. Talking or inattention at drill...................................

Fine not exceeding 5s.

9. Appearing improperly dressed.................................

Fine not exceeding 5s.

10. Neglect to notify change of address within seven days

Fine not exceeding 2s. 6d.

(3.) The scale set forth in sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation may be used in lieu of, but not in addition to, and does not supersede, the table of punishments in King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions, and will not apply to any member performing service under Proclamation.

(4.) Except during service under Proclamation, a District Naval Officer may deal with an offender summarily as prescribed in sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation, or refer the case to a Civil Court.

Collection of fines

91. All fines imposed under the provisions of the Naval Defence Act belong to the Commonwealth. Such fines (including costs, if any), shall be collected by the Clerk of the Court who shall transfer them to the Receiver of Public Moneys for the Naval District.

Disrating.

92. The Commanding Officer of one of H.M.A. ships, or the District Naval Officer, may summarily reduce in rating any petty officer or leading hand for misconduct or inefficiency; but before a petty officer or leading hand is so disrated he shall be notified of the charge against him, and shall be given an opportunity of showing cause against it, when he may be heard in his defence, together with any witnesses whom he may call on his behalf.

 

Part XI.—Gunnery.

Ammunition.

93. Ammunition required for authorized firing and for practice purposes shall be provided at Government expense.

Loss or damage of arms or accoutrements.

94.—(1.) The value of arms or accoutrements lost, or the cost of repairs, if lost or damaged wilfully or by neglect, together with the cost of transit, may be charged against the person responsible, in accordance with Naval Financial Regulations.

(2.) Any amounts recovered under the provisions of this regulation shall be paid to the Receiver of Public Moneys for the District, and by him to the Commonwealth Public Account as a credit to Defence Revenue (Naval).

Unavoidable losses of arms or accoutrements.

95. Arms or accoutrements lost or rendered unserviceable from unavoidable causes while on issue to members may, within the limits of value prescribed in Naval Financial Regulations, on the recommendation of the Director, and with the approval of the Naval Board, be written off charge.

 

Part XII.—Medical.

Section I.—Medical Attendance in time of Peace.

Medical attendance and treatment.

96.—(1.) A member of the Naval Reserve, including a Senior Naval Cadet, who contracts disease or receives injury while undergoing training or on duty may receive medical attendance and treatment, provided that, in the case of disease, such disease is directly attributable to the training or duty which the member concerned was called upon to perform and was not, in any way, due to the member’s own default or misconduct; and, in the case of injury, that such injury was not sustained by him whilst proceeding to the place of assembly for training or whilst returning home after dismissal from duty.

(2.) If the member is not undergoing continuous training in a Ship or Depot of the Royal Australian Navy or serving under Proclamation, the treatment shall, subject to the approval of the District Naval Officer, be as follows:—

(a) a member who, in the opinion of the Medical Officer, requires hospital treatment shall, as soon as fit to travel, be removed to one of the hospitals approved, from time to time, by the Naval Board.

(b) in all other cases, a member shall—

(i) attend at the surgery of the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer for treatment; or

(ii) where a member is considered by the Medical Officer to be unfit to attend at the surgery and resides within a two-miles radius thereof, he will be treated at his home by the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer. If he resides at a place beyond a two-miles radius from the Medical Officer’s surgery, the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer is first to be

 

called upon to attend the case. If the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer is unable or does not elect to attend the case, the services of a civilian practitioner may be utilized and fees not exceeding 10s. 6d. per visit may be reimbursed on production of vouchers.

(3.) If the member is undergoing continuous training in a Ship or Depot, the treatment shall be as follows:—

(a) a member undergoing continuous training in a Ship or Depot may be afforded necessary treatment by Service Medical Officers. In the event of a Service Medical Officer not being available in a Ship, the Commanding Officer is to arrange for the service of the nearest private medical practitioner

(b) any such treatment given by Medical Officers shall not be regarded as in any way committing the Department to payment of compensation in cases where the disability is not directly due to Naval duty.

(c) should the disability necessitate continued medical or hospital treatment after the training period, full particulars shall be submitted for Naval Board consideration and decision, medical treatment being continued in the meantime and the District Naval Officer informed.

(d) dental treatment may also be given by Service Dental Officers for the relief of pain only.

(4.) Medical attendance in respect of a disability which manifests itself after the discharge to shore of the member from continuous training afloat shall be subject to the conditions set out in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation. A full report in each case shall be submitted forthwith for Naval Board consideration and decision.

Drugs and dressings.

97. The cost of drugs and dressings ordered by the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer in the case of persons entitled to medical treatment under regulation 96 shall be chargeable against Government funds.

Period of treatment.

98.—(1.) Medical Treatment as set forth in regulation 96 may be continued, on the approval of the District Naval Officer, up to a maximum period of thirty days.

(2.) Should it appear that treatment for a longer period may be necessary, authority may be given for continued treatment up to ninety-one days in all.

(3.) In the event of treatment beyond ninety-one days being considered necessary, the report of the Board of Survey and a complete statement of the case shall be forwarded to the Director of Naval Medical Services for consideration by the Naval Board as to whether further treatment shall be authorized.

(4.) The maximum period of treatment which may be approved by the Naval Board, in exceptional circumstances, shall be six months, calculated from the date the injury was received, or commencement of treatment of the disease, as the case may be.

 

Private treatment.

99.—(1.) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in regulation 96, a member who receives an injury or contracts disease under the conditions prescribed in that regulation, may elect to be treated in a private hospital or in his own home by a private medical practitioner, and such member shall, thereupon, assume all financial responsibility consequent upon his action, and no claim for expenses incurred shall be allowable against the Department, except as provided in sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation.

(2.) In exceptional circumstances the Naval Board may approve of the whole or part of such expenses being borne by the Department.

(3.) The District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer shall, as may be directed by the District Naval Officer, or in the case of detached Establishments, the Commanding Officer, visit the member and report upon his condition.

Board of inquiry.

100.—(1.) Immediately on receipt of the report regarding injury or disease alleged to have been received or contracted on duty, the Commanding Officer of the Ship or Establishment, if the member is then serving in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments, or, otherwise, the District Naval Officer shall assemble a Board of Inquiry to inquire into the circumstances of each case. If the inquiry is ordered by the Commanding Officer of a Ship or Establishment, the member’s Divisional Officer is to be a member of the Board; if ordered by a District Naval Officer, the Commanding Officer at the time the alleged injury was received or disease contracted is to be a member of the Board. It shall not be the duty of the Board of Inquiry to make any recommendation in regard to compensation, but only to express its opinion as to the attributability to Naval duty or not of an injury.

(2.) If in the opinion of the Board of Inquiry or the Medical Officer attending the member, the injury or disease is of a serious nature, the Commanding Officer of the Ship or Establishment, or the District Naval Officer, as the case may be, shall at the earliest convenient opportunity convene a Medical Board to survey and report upon the case in accordance with regulation 101. The report of the Board of Inquiry is to be presented to the Medical Board which may recommend compensation at the rates prescribed in regulations 149 and 150 up to the maximum period of six months.

Medical surveys.

101.—(1.) Medical Surveys shall be held—

(a) when application is made for extension of treatment beyond ninety-one days;

(b) when application is made for compensation; or

(c) when ordered by the Director.

(2.) The Board of Survey shall usually consist of three Medical Officers, but if three are not available, two may conduct the survey. In exceptional cases one Medical Officer may make a report.

Hurt certificates and accident notes.

102. Hurt Certificates and Accident Notes will be issued to members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, in respect of hurts and accidents sustained while undergoing training or on duty; provided, however, that injuries sustained whilst taking part in any games or sports which do not form part of the approved training performed on

authorized parades of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, will not be considered as injuries received in the performance of Naval Duties. Notation of the issue of a Hurt Certificate is to be made on the member’s Certificate of Service.

Venereal disease.

103. A member suffering from venereal disease shall, on presenting himself for duty or training, immediately report his condition to his Commanding Officer. Such member shall not be entitled to any medical treatment in respect of such disease under the provisions of regulation 96, and shall not be permitted to resume his drill or training until he presents a medical certificate from a private medical practitioner to the effect that the period of infectivity no longer exists. On producing such certificate he shall be considered as having been “Absent with Leave” during the period in question.

Section II.Medical Attendance during Service under Proclamation.

Treatment when serving under proclamation.

104. A member when called up in time of war or emergency shall be entitled to medical treatment under the same conditions and regulations as may be in force for members of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going).

Section III.Special Duties of Medical Officers.

Naval Reserve Medical Officer to attend as directed.

105. A Naval Reserve Medical Officer shall attend for duty on such occasions as may be ordered by the District Naval Officer, or, in the case of detached Establishments, the Commanding Officer, provided that in a case of serious injury to a member while undergoing training or on duty, necessitating urgent medical attention, the nearest medical practitioner may be obtained for a first visit, if a Naval Reserve Medical Officer is not immediately available. In such a case subsequent medical attention is to be carried out by a Naval Reserve Medical Officer.

Medical officer unable to attend duties.

106. In the event of any Naval Reserve Medical Officer being unable to attend to any of the prescribed duties, he will be required to arrange with the next senior Naval Reserve Medical Officer (if one is borne in the District or Port Division), or failing him, another medical practitioner, to act for him without additional cost to the Department, He shall acquaint the District Naval Officer or Commanding Officer at once of the name and address of the practitioner selected.

Duties of district Naval Medical Officers and Port Division Naval Medical officers.

107. District Naval Medical Officers and Port Division Naval Medical Officers shall perform the following duties:—

(a) Provisional examination of recruits for, or of persons for re-engagement in, the Permanent Naval Forces (Seagoing), when required.

(b) Medical Examination of candidates for commissions in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) and Citizen Naval Forces.

(c) Medical Examination of recruits for, or of persons for re-engagement in, the Auxiliary Services of the Permanent Naval Forces.

(d) Medical Examination of recruits for, or of persons for re-engagement in all branches of the Citizen Naval Forces, including Cadets.

 

(e) Medical attendance at the Medical Officer’s surgery, on all members of the Auxiliary Services, also attendance upon a member at his home should the patient be unfit to attend at the surgery. Such medical attendance shall include the prescribing of drugs and dressings, but shall not include operations, except those of a minor character not requiring an anaesthetic.

(f) Attendance on a Medical Board of Inquiry or Board of Survey.

(g) Examination or attendance at examination in time of war or emergency of—

(i) ranks and ratings of any branch of the Citizen Naval Forces about to be called out for service;

(ii) persons about to be enlisted for service in any branch of the Citizen Naval Forces; and

(iii) ranks or ratings while still serving, but about to be demobilized or discharged for reasons other than sickness or injury.

(h) Examination for rating or advancement of the Sick Berth Branch of the Citizen Naval Forces.

(j) Medical examination in cases of injury arising out of employment amongst civilian employees of the Department as may be considered necessary, and the furnishing of subsequent periodical reports as may be required by the Department. This is not to include medical attendance on such patients.

(k) Medical examination and report, as may be required by the Department, in cases of sickness (other than injury) amongst civilian employees of the Department. This is not to include medical attendance.

(l) Medical attendance on members of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going), left behind from H.M.A. Ships or sick on shore, except when in hospital, when such members will be treated by the hospital staff under the hospital regulations.

(m) Medical attendance as provided in regulation 96 on members of the Citizen Naval Forces or Naval Cadets.

(n) Arranging, when required, for the reception of patients into civil hospitals.

(o) Visiting, as may be directed by the District Naval Officer, and reporting on a patient sent to a civil hospital from one of H.M.A. Ships. In such case the Medical Officer shall report on the condition of the patient, and make such notes on his Hospital Case Sheet as may be necessary for the information of the Medical Officer of his ship or the Naval Board on a patient’s discharge.

(p) Attendance on board H.M.A. Ships in case of emergency, in the absence of the Naval Medical Officer.

(q) Visiting and reporting on a member of the Citizen Naval Forces, or a Naval Cadet, in cases of illness contracted or injury received on duty, where the patient has elected to be treated privately, as provided in regulation 99.

 

(r) Medical examination and report in cases, other than those mentioned above, on which his opinion may be desired.

(s) Supervision, under the District Naval Officer, of the instruction of the Sick Berth ratings of the Citizen Naval Forces in his Port Division.

Attendance on crews of vessels.

108. A member of the crew of a vessel under the direction of the Department may be sent to a Naval Medical Officer for medical attendance or may be treated on board the vessel. If a boat is required this will be provided by the Department.

Vaccinations and inoculations.

109. The District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer may be called upon to carry out vaccinations and inoculations during epidemics.

Attendance at drills.

110. A Medical Officer may be required by the District Naval Officer, or other his Commanding Officer, to attend at annual continuous training ashore, target and rifle practice, and on such other occasions as may be approved by the Director, for which duty he will be paid in accordance with regulation 158.

 

Part XIII.—Uniform.

Section I.General.

Uniform—when to be worn.

111. A member when on duty, when attending instruction, or on other such occasions as may be ordered or permitted, is to appear in the proper dress of the day. Except on those occasions, and when proceeding to and from drills and training, the wearing of Naval uniform is prohibited.

Care of Uniform.

112. A member will be held responsible for the proper care and preservation of his uniform. Fair wear and tear will be allowed, but any loss, damage or deterioration due to neglect, shall be made good at the expense of the member concerned, as may be decided by the District Naval Officer.

Losses or damage through negligence.

113. When an article of clothing is lost or damaged through neglect or carelessness, the value of the article lost, or, if such article is repairable, the cost of the repairs is to be recovered from the individual concerned, allowance being made for the period the article was on issue. The cost of such replacements shall be based on the prices set out in the current Price List of Seamen’s Clothing. All charges for losses under this regulation shall be recovered.

Crediting of amount recovered.

114. Any amount recovered from a member under the provisions of regulation 113 for the value of articles lost or damaged, shall be paid to the Receiver of Public Moneys for the District, and credited by him to Defence Revenue (Naval).

Unavoidable Losses.

115. Articles of clothing or loan bedding lost or rendered unserviceable from unavoidable causes while on issue to a member may be replaced by a free issue, on the approval of the District Naval Officer. A full statement of the circumstances shall accompany the issue voucher in each case.

 

Section II.—Officers.

Description of uniform.

116. The uniform of an officer of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall be of the same pattern as that of an officer of corresponding rank in the Permanent Naval Forces, with the following exceptions:—

(a) Instead of each distinctive stripe of gold lace round the sleeve and on the shoulder straps, there shall be a waved stripe of ⅜ inch gold lace. The waved stripe of the distinctive lace shall consist of continuous curves. For a Warrant Officer the distinctive gold lace shall be ⅛ in.

(b) The half-stripe shall consist of a straight strip of ⅛ in gold lace.

(c) The edges of the coloured cloth denoting Branch shall be waved to follow the curves of the lace, and shall be worn as follows:—

In the case of an officer of a rank equivalent to that of Sub-Lieutenant or Warrant Officer, it shall be worn showing to a width of one-quarter of an inch below the ring of lace; where there is more than one stripe of distinctive lace, coloured cloth shall fill the space between the stripes. Paymaster Midshipmen shall wear a single waved stripe of one-quarter inch white cloth.

(d) In place of the white turn back and button-hole of white twist for Midshipmen a maroon turn-back and button-hole of maroon twist shall be worn.

Supply and ownership of uniform.

117.—(1.) Uniform shall be supplied to each officer free of charge and will remain the property of the Government until replaced. An officer whose appointment is terminated, or who is permitted to resign, shall be required to return all articles of uniform and accoutrements which are Government property. An officer retired on account of having reached the prescribed age for retirement may retain all articles of uniform, except greatcoat, and if he so desires, may retain his sword, sword knot, sword case, and sword belt, on payment of the unexpired value, based on a life of twelve years.

(2.) In addition to the articles of uniform supplied at Government expense under regulation 118 an officer of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve may, if he so desires, provide at his own expense, and wear on appropriate occasions, any articles of uniform authorized for an officer of corresponding rank in the Royal Australian Navy.

Uniform on first appointment, and replacements.

118. An officer shall be provided on first appointment with such articles of uniform as shall be specified by the Naval Board in Standing Orders, and these shall be replaced from time to time at approved periods provided replacement is considered by the District Naval Officer to be necessary.

Articles on Loan.

119.—(1.) The following articles shall be issued on permanent loan to an officer who has been confirmed in rank or on the occasions mentioned in regulation 121:—

1 Sword.

1 Sword Knot.

1 Sword Case.

1 Sword Belt, undress.

 

(2.) Oilskin Coats and Sou’-westers may also be issued on loan, when necessary, for temporary use for special purposes, provided supply is available at the Port Division concerned.

Alteration to uniform on Promotion.

120. On promotion of an officer to higher rank the cost of necessary alterations or change in uniform shall be defrayed by the Department on production of receipted vouchers.

Uniform when servicing under Proclamation or during an emergency.

121.—(1.) An officer on the Active List who, during an emergency, serves voluntarily or is called up for training, shall be required to bring with him the articles of uniform with which he was provided under regulation 118, subsequent replacement during this service being made under that regulation.

(2.) When called up for service under Proclamation an officer on the Active List shall be paid an Outfit Gratuity as may be approved by the Naval Board, to provide himself with the additional necessary articles of uniform.

(3.) An officer of the Retired List who, during an emergency, serves voluntarily, or is called up for training, shall be paid an Outfit Gratuity as may be approved by the Naval Board, to provide himself with the additional necessary articles of uniform.

(4.) An officer of the Retired List who has already received the Outfit Gratuity mentioned in sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation shall, upon being called up for service under Proclamation, be paid a further Outfit Gratuity as may be approved by the Naval Board to provide himself with the necessary additional articles of uniform required.

(5.) When called up for service under Proclamation, an officer of the Retired List who has not, during an emergency, served voluntarily or been called up for training shall be paid an Outfit Gratuity as may be approved by the Naval Board, and shall be required to provide himself with the necessary articles of uniform.

(6.) The amounts of Outfit Gratuity referred to in sub-regulations (2.), (3.), (4.) and (5.) of this regulation, shall not, during the same period of emergency or hostilities, be credited more than once to any officer irrespective of the number of occasions on which he may volunteer, or be called up for training or service, during that period.

Officers—bedding.

122.—(1.) All necessary articles of bedding, i.e., mattresses, mattress cases, pillows and blankets, except linen, will be provided on loan for the use of an officer when accommodated in one of H.M.A Ships or Naval Establishments, or in a camp during periods of training or service either during peace or when mobilized.

(2.) Officers shall provide themselves with all linen required, such as sheets, pillow-cases, and towels.

Section III.—Men and Cadets.

Men—Uniform.

123. The uniform to be worn by men shall be of the same pattern as that of equivalent ratings of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) with such distinctive modifications for the Naval Reserve as may be approved by the Naval Board.

Issue and Ownership of Uniform

124.—(1.) Articles of uniform as prescribed shall be issued to ratings and cadets in peace time, and shall be replaced at approved periods. Such articles shall remain the property of the Government

 

during the periods of enlistment and enrolment except that articles which have been replaced for any reason (overcoats excepted) shall become the property of the individual.

(2.) On discharge, a rating shall be required to return to his Naval Reserve Depot all last issues of each article of kit in his possession.

(3.) On change of class of uniform, a rating shall be required to return to his Naval Reserve Depot all last issues of each article of kit in his possession which do not form part of his new class of kit.

(4.) On enlistment in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve in a rating dressed as Seaman, the kit of a cadet shall be inspected, and any articles which are still serviceable and which he has not outgrown are to be retained as portion of the issue in peace time to ratings of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve.

(5.) Cadets discharged other than by reason of enlistment in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall be required to return all articles of uniform and Government property in their possession.

Good conduct badges.

125.—(1.) Royal Australian Naval Reserve ratings shall be eligible for the award of Good Conduct Badges in respect of mobilized service as Reservists, and/or former active service in the Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Marines, Army, or Air Force, under the same conditions as men of the Royal Australian Navy.

(2.) Except when Royal Australian Naval Reserve ratings are mobilized, Good Conduct Badges shall be granted only under the authority of the Director.

(3.) Pay for Good Conduct Badges will only be made in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve for service during mobilization.

Non-substantive badges.

126.—(1.) Royal Australian Naval Reserve ratings may wear the badge of any non-substantive rating for which they may qualify from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this regulation, but will not be entitled to non-substantive pay except for service during mobilization.

(2.) Good Shooting Badges shall only be worn during the training year following that in which a rating qualifies as a marksman, under the same conditions as for ratings of the Royal Australian Navy. Should a rating fail in any subsequent year to requalify, he shall cease to wear the badge until he requalifies.

(3.) Buglers shall wear a bugle badge when qualified.

(4.) Men who, at the time of discharge from the Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, or Royal Indian Marine, held non-substantive ratings, may continue to wear the badges of the ratings providing the period between their discharge and enlistment in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve does not exceed five years, and providing they requalify for the rating in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve within each period of three years.

(5.) To obtain a non-substantive rating, Royal Australian Naval Reserve men will be required to possess approximately the same standard of knowledge as that possessed by similar ratings in the Royal Australian Navy.

(6.) Men who obtain confirmed non-substantive ratings during mobilized service may retain them after demobilization provided they subsequently requalify every three years.

 

Cadets—badges.

127. A cadet shall wear distinguishing badges as may be approved.

Boots—Issue on Repayment.

128. Each member may be permitted to take up one pair of Black Uniform Boots, heavy pattern, on repayment at the current issuing price. Not more than one such issue is to be made during the period of each engagement or re-engagement.

Clothing—supply on loan.

129.—(1.) A rating may be supplied on loan with such articles of clothing as the Naval Board may approve.

(2.) After being returned, such articles are to be washed at Government expense before being re-issued.

Bedding—supply on loan.

130.—(1.) A rating may be supplied on loan with such articles of bedding as the Naval Board may approve.

(2.) On return to store, all soiled bedding and blankets will be washed and disinfected at Government expense before being placed in stock.

(3.) On completion of the period of loan any missing articles if lost by neglect will be charged for.

Responsibility bedding and loan clothing.

131. A rating shall be held personally responsible for the safe custody and preservation of articles of Loan Bedding and Loan Clothing.

Kit upkeep Allowance.

132. While on service under Proclamation, a rating shall be paid Kit Upkeep Allowance at the rate applicable to his corresponding rating in the Permanent Naval Forces, and shall be required to maintain his kit.

 

Part XIV.—Victualling and Messing.

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133.—(1.) During continuous training, or service afloat or on shore, or while serving under Proclamation in time of war or emergency, members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall be victualled in accordance with the Regulations governing the system prescribed for the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going), except as provided for in sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation.

(4.) An advance on account of pay may be made by the Accountant Officer to an officer undergoing a special course of an amount sufficient to meet his mess bill.

(5.) The advance shall not be in excess of the amount of pay due to the officer.

(6.) When the course of training is undertaken at the port at which, the member resides, and accommodation is not available in the ship or training establishment, no allowance in lieu of quarters shall be payable. If the course of instruction is undertaken at a port other than the member’s home port, he shall, if not provided with accommodation, be granted an allowance in lieu at the rate prescribed for his corresponding rank or rating in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going).

(7.) No allowance in respect of clothing shall be paid during the periods of qualifying and instructional courses.

Pay and allowances during extra voluntary service.

143. A member who volunteers for service in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Training Establishments, as provided for in paragraph (b) of regulation 74, for a period in excess of the training authorized from time to time, shall, during such excess period and while travelling to and from the ship or establishment, be borne on the books of such ship or training establishment, and will receive the “on promotion” rates of pay and allowances of a member of corresponding rank or rating of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going), except deferred pay which shall not be credited; provided that actual mobilized service during war or emergency in a confirmed rank shall count for increase of pay in that rank. Progressive pay will, in every other case, accrue for service on seagoing rates of pay only.

Members in excess of establishment.

144. Notwithstanding the issue from time to time of any complement for a Port Division, a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve may with the approval of the Director be paid, subject to compliance with these Regulations, according to his rank or rating, in any case where the complement of a Port Division is temporarily exceeded; provided that the total authorized complement of ranks and ratings for all Port Divisions is not exceeded.

Travelling and meal allowances.

145.—(1.) When required to travel on duty overnight a member may be paid travelling and meal allowances at the rates and under the conditions prescribed in the Naval Financial Regulations for his corresponding rank or rating in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going). When the journey is commenced and completed during the same day, meal allowance only shall be payable.

(2.) A cadet may receive under similar conditions the minimum rates of travelling and meal allowances prescribed for ratings of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going).

(3.) When large drafts are travelling together, the District Naval Officer shall make arrangements direct with refreshment room proprietors for the supply of necessary meals, and travelling allowance

 

shall not then be payable. Similar arrangements shall be made when drafts are detained awaiting embarkation or for other reasons, and not victualled.

(4.) Arrangements shall be made by the District Naval Officer for the accommodation of cadets attending for examinations, &c, and travelling allowance shall not be paid in these cases except whilst actually travelling.

(5.) The cost of transport of members, including cadets, from the Naval Reserve Depot to which they are attached to camp, ship, or establishment for continuous training or service or to another Naval Reserve Depot for selection or examination, and return, and from the Naval Reserve Depot to any rifle range for rifle practice and return, shall be defrayed by the Government.

146.—(1.) Subject to the provisions of regulation 145, the cost of travelling to and from Drills and Continuous Training will not be admitted as a charge against the department except as provided hereunder:—

(a) Ferry Fares—Where the Naval Reserve Depot cannot be reached by land except by travelling an extra distance exceeding two miles, the cost of ferry fares for attendance at drills and continuous training for which pay is issuable, and in addition for attendance at one voluntary drill per month may, with the approval of the Director, be allowed.

(b) Land Transport—When an officer or man has necessarily to travel any distance exceeding three miles to reach the Naval Reserve Depot, the cost of transport by the most economical means of public conveyance for attendance at drills and continuous training for which pay is issuable, and in addition for attendance at one voluntary drill per month may, with the approval of the Director, be allowed.

(2.) Where travelling at Government expense is approved, the following arrangements shall be made:—

(a) Rail Transport—Railway warrant is to be issued or tickets are to be purchased in bulk and issued as requisite, a record of issues being kept.

(b) Tram, Bus, or Ferry Transport—Tickets are to be purchased in bulk and issued. A record of such issues is to be kept.

(c) In cases where it is not possible to arrange for the journey by the issue of a warrant or tickets, members may pay the fare in cash and be reimbursed the amount spent Payment will be made at the half-yearly pay muster in respect of expenditure incurred in travelling to and from drills, and at the conclusion of continuous training in respect of expenditure incurred in travelling to and from such training. The amount will be shown on the pay sheet and a schedule containing the following information attached thereto:—

Official number.

Rank or rating.

Name.

Place of residence.

 

Distance to Naval Reserve Depot by nearest practicable route.

Out-of-pocket travelling expenses per trip.

Number of attendances for which payment is being made.

Number of voluntary attendances (not exceeding one drill per month).

Total amount claimed.

Reference to approval of Director.

Actual expenditure directly incurred in connexion with the journey only will be allowed. No payment will be made in respect of the whole or any part of a journey for which the member holds a periodical ticket.

(d) District Naval Officers shall ensure that any concessions obtainable are availed of.

Allowances to Chaplains.

147.—(1.) Allowances for religious ministrations to members of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) may be paid to persons appointed as Royal Australian Naval Reserve Chaplains as follows:—

(a) In the case of occasional ministrations, e.g., at ports which are not regularly visited by a ship or squadron, at the rate of 6d. per head per service of those actually attending the services.

(b) At ports where ships are more or less permanently stationed, and the duties performed include visitation of the crews and the sick in hospital, in addition to the conduct of Divine Service, at the rate of 26s. per head per annum based on the average number, taken quarterly, of officers and men of the particular denomination present at the port on each Sunday morning during the period the ministrations are given. The numbers shall be communicated by the Senior Officer to the Chaplain on his requisition.

(c) Where it is necessary for the Chaplain to hold a special separate service exclusively for the benefit of seamen, an allowance of £1 for each such service may be paid in addition to the capitation allowance.

(2.) Payment of these allowances shall be subject to such other conditions as may from time to time be approved by the Naval Board.

(3.) A Royal Australian Naval Reserve Chaplain shall not be eligible for payment of any allowance in respect of religious ministrations to members of the Naval Reserve Forces except in the following cases:—

(a) When members of any Naval Reserve Force are serving or undergoing training in one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Training Establishments, the provisions of sub-regulations (1.) and (2.) of this regulation shall apply to such members; provided that no payment shall be made in respect of Naval Reserve personnel who attend service in a public place of worship, e.g., a cathedral or church; and

 

(b) An allowance of 10s. shall be payable for each day or part of a day on which the Chaplain is required to be in attendance at a Camp of Training for adult members of any Naval Reserve Force held at a place away from his usual place of residence or the district in which his charge is normally located. In addition, the Chaplain concerned may be victualled in the camp, but shall not be eligible for any allowance in lieu thereof. Travelling allowance shall not be allowable for the journey to and from the camp, but the cost of usual transport may be allowed.

Section III.—Pay and Allowances in time of War or National Emergency.

148. When called up by Proclamation in time of war or emergency, a member shall be paid the rates of pay and allowances prescribed for a member of corresponding rank or rating in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going), as prescribed in the Naval Financial Regulations, deferred pay, married and dependant allowances being included.

Section IV.—Compensation for Injuries or Disease in time of Peace.

149.—(1.) An allowance not exceeding 12s. 6d. a day in the case of an officer, and 10s. a day in the case of any other member, together with an allowance at the rate of 5s. per week of six days in respect of each child under fourteen years of age dependent upon him, may be paid in compensation for loss of salary or wages to a member of the Naval Reserve for any period not exceeding six months during which he is temporarily incapacitated from following his occupation or trade by reason of injury sustained or disease contracted by him in the performance of naval duty, provided the disease or injury is attributable to conditions of service.

(2.) The compensation shall, subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation, be determined by the Naval Board, and be limited to the period during which the member shall be shown to have been wholly unable to follow his occupation, provided that compensation shall not be payable for the day of the accident or for any period during which he shall have drawn the pay of his rank or rating.

(3.) In the case of a member being temporarily incapacitated from resuming his calling or trade, the District Naval Officer may, on the recommendation of the District Naval Medical Officer or other Naval Medical Officer, approve of payment for compensation for injuries at the prescribed rates, for a period not exceeding thirty working days, and may also approve payment of medical expenses incurred, provided the amount does not exceed £3 3s., and that the medical charges do not include fees for certificates necessary to support the claim for compensation.

(4.) The Naval Board may approve of the amount of compensation payable in each case at the rates prescribed in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation for any period up to the maximum period of six months, and of the actual cost of medical expenses.

 

Compensation for incapacity.

150.—(1.) The Naval Board may authorize payment of compensation in a case of incapacity extending beyond a period of six months.

(2.) The maximum amount of compensation payable under this regulation shall be a sum equivalent to three years’ pay, and shall be awarded only in case of total inability to earn a livelihood.

(3.) In the case of partial disability, extending beyond a period of six months, the compensation payable under this regulation shall be less than the maximum amount, and shall be assessed as a percentage of the maximum compensation corresponding to the degree of disability of the member as may be determined by the Naval Board.

(4.) For the purpose of assessing compensation under this regulation and regulation 151, pay shall include the payments and allowances prescribed in the Naval Financial Regulations, which may be included in the case of a member of corresponding rank or rating in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going).

(5.) Compensation shall be assessed by the Naval Board after consideration of the report of the Medical Board which surveys the member at the termination of the period of six months prescribed in sub-regulation (4.) of regulation 149.

(6.) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in regulation 149, and sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, if, in the opinion of the Board of Survey, the injury sustained or the disease contracted is due to the member’s default or misconduct, no compensation shall be payable.

Compensation to widows and children.

151.—(1.) The Naval Board may authorize payment of compensation to the widow and children of a member who is killed when on duty, or dies of an injury received, or disease contracted due to the Service, provided that the death, injury, or disease contracted was not due to the member’s default or misconduct.

(2.) The amount of compensation shall be three years’ pay as prescribed in regulation 150. No claim for compensation shall be considered unless it is made within twelve months of the death of the member.

(3.) The amount of compensation payable under sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation shall be distributed in such proportions and in such manner as the Naval Board may determine, having regard to the circumstances of the widow and children. The compensation apportioned in respect of an infant child may be paid on behalf of the child to the widow or such other person as the Naval Board direct.

(4.) The receipt of the person to whom payment is made on behalf of an infant child shall constitute an absolute discharge to the Commonwealth in respect of any compensation payable to the child under this regulation.

Compensation—Cadets.

152. A cadet shall not be eligible for compensation under these Regulations. In exceptional cases, however, the Naval Board may approve of the payment of compensation for injuries received or disease contracted on duty provided the disease is attributable to naval duty, or for medical attendance in connexion therewith. In determining such payment, each case will be dealt with on its merits; but the amount allowable for compensation shall not exceed the total loss of

 

wages, up to a maximum of 6s. per diem, incurred as the direct result of such injuries, together with the actual cost of medical attendance, exclusive of fees for certificates necessary to support the claim for compensation, borne by the Cadet.

Charges not admissible.

153. Claims for payment of any fees for certificates necessary to support claims for compensation under these Regulations shall not be allowed.

Injuries whilst proceeding to or returning from duty.

154. Compensation shall not be allowed to a member in respect of injuries sustained by him whilst proceeding to the place of assembly, or whilst returning home after his dismissal from duty.

Section V.Compensation for Death, Injuries or Disease during Service under Proclamation.

Injuries during service under Proclamation.

155. A claim for compensation for death, for injuries received, or for disease contracted while on service under Proclamation in time of war or emergency, shall be dealt with as may be prescribed from time to time for a member of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going).

Section VI.Medical Retainers and Fees.

Medical Officers—Retaining fees.

156. The retaining fees of District Naval Medical Officers or Port Division Naval Medical Officers shall be in accordance with the following scale:—

(a) To a District Naval Medical Officer—

Sydney......................................................................

£50

per

annum.

Melbourne.................................................................

£50

Brisbane....................................................................

£50

Adelaide....................................................................

£33

Fremantle..................................................................

£33

Hobart.......................................................................

£25

(b) To a Port Division Naval Medical Officer—

Port Melbourne..........................................................

£20

per

annum.

Williamstown............................................................

£20

Payment of retainers.

157.—(1.) District Naval Medical Officers and Port Division Naval Medical Officers shall be paid their retainers monthly in arrear.

(2.) When a District Naval Medical Officer or a Port Division Naval Medical Officer is granted leave of absence for a period not exceeding three months, payments on account of retainer shall continue to be paid to the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer, as the case may be, and not to the medical practitioner performing the duties as his locum tenens in accordance with the provisions of regulation 106.

(3.) Fees as prescribed in the scale may, however, be paid direct to the medical practitioner acting as locum tenens for services rendered during the absence of the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer.

(4.) When the period of leave granted is in excess of three months, the medical practitioner acting as relief for, and performing the duties of the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval

 

Medical Officer, shall be appointed “Acting” District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer, as the case may be, and be paid the retainer and fees appertaining to such position.

(5.) The retainer payable for a broken period shall be calculated by multiplying the annual retainer by the number of days in the period and dividing the product by 365.

(6.) Retaining fees shall not be payable when a District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer is—

(a) called out in time of war or national emergency for service with the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going); or

(b) required to serve, during peace time, with the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) at sea-going rates of pay.

In such cases, however, stoppages of retaining fees shall be made in respect of a complete month or months only.

(7.) Any broken periods of less than a month which may be due to, and occur immediately prior or subsequent to, service with the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) shall entitle the District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer concerned to payment of retainer as for a full month.

Fees for medical attendance.

158.—(1.) In addition to the retaining fee payable under regulation 156, a District or Port Division Naval Medical Officer shall be entitled to receive fees for duties performed as shown hereunder:—

s.

d.

(a) Medical examination of candidates for commissions in the Permanent Naval Forces and Citizen Naval Forces..........................................................................

7

6

(b) Medical or physical examination of recruits for, or persons for re-engagement in, the Permanent Naval Forces (including Auxiliary Services)........................

7

6

(c) Medical examination of recruits for the Citizen Naval Forces or of boys for training as Senior Naval Cadets or of members of the Royal Australian Fleet Reserve prior to commencement of drill, or of members of the Auxuliary Services with a view to dental treatment...........................................................................................

2

6

(d) Medical attendance on members of the Auxiliary Services, or members of the Permanent Naval Forces left behind from one of H.M.A. Ships, or sick on leave, or members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, or members of the crew of a vessel under the control of the Department. Each visit to or from patient—

Within 2-mile radius from surgery..................................................

7

6

Outside 2-mile radius from surgery................................................

10

6

(e) Attendance on board H.M.A. Ships, or on board a vessel under the control of the Department........................................................................................

10

6

(f) Making arrangements for admission of a patient to hospital and visiting the patient in hospital and making report, per case....................................................

7

6

 

s.

d.

(g) Inoculations, if approved by the Naval Board, during epidemics, per capita

2

6

(h) Attendance on Medical Boards and Surveys, or Examination for rating or advancement of the Sick Berth Branch.......................................................................

20

0

(j) Examination or attendance at examination in time of war or emergency of—

(i) Ranks and ratings of any Naval Reserve Force about to be called out for service; or

(ii) Persons about to be enlisted in any Naval Reserve Force; or

(iii) Ranks and ratings while still serving but about to be demobilized or discharged for reasons other than sickness or injury:

Per candidate (provided that the payment in respect of any one day shall not exceed the maximum of 40s.)..................................................................

7

6

(k) Attendance at continuous training ashore, target or rifle practice, and on other occasions as required—

(i) for each whole day..................................................................

40

0

(ii) for each half day or less..........................................................

20

0

(iii) for each night’s attendance for instructional purposes when authorized by the Naval Board......................................................................

20

0

(2.) In special cases not included in the above, the remuneration shall be determined by the Naval Board according to the special circumstances of the case.

(3.) Fees payable under the above schedule of charges include the work of rendering any official report made in connexion with such medical attendance or examination. Fees shall be paid monthly.

(4.) Where, in the opinion of the Director of Naval Medical Services, a District or Port Division Naval Medical Officer has shown either negligence in carrying out an examination or a careless disregard of the Instructions laid down for the Medical Examination of Recruits for the Royal Australian Navy, the Naval Board may approve of the withholding of the fee for the service prescribed in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation.

159.—(1.) A Medical Officer may, as prescribed in regulation 105, be required by the District Naval Officer or the Commanding Officer to attend at Annual Continuous Training, target or rifle practice, and on other occasions as requisite, for which he shall be paid the fees prescribed in regulation 158.

(2.) Where a Medical Officer is called upon to assist a District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer, or to perform the duties of District Naval Medical Officer or Port Division Naval Medical Officer, when such officer or his substitute is not available, he shall receive pay according to the scale of charges laid down in these Regulations.

 

Part XVI.—Long Service Decoration and Medals.

Long Service Decorations.

160.—(1.) An officer of the Naval Reserve or Naval Volunteer Reserve Forces having twenty years’ service (which need not be continuous) may be granted a Decoration designated “the Volunteer Officers’ Decoration.” Honorary service will not be allowed to count. The following will be allowed to reckon towards the twenty years, viz.:—

(a) All service over the age of seventeen years as Midshipman and all commissioned service in the Citizen Naval or Military or Air Forces, the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, the Army Volunteer or Territorial Force of Great Britain, or in the disbanded Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers.

(b) Half the time served as a petty officer or man of the Citizen Naval or Military or Air Forces, or in the ranks of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, the Army Volunteer or Territorial Force of Great Britain, or in the disbanded Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers; and

(c) All previous service qualifying for the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration;

provided that at least fourteen years’ service has been voluntary.

(2.) An officer who belonged to the Royal Naval Reserve, the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, or the Citizen Naval Forces of the Commonwealth of Australia on 4th August, 1914, may be allowed to count mobilized time from that date to the date of demobilization as double in the case of officers’ time or full in the case of petty officer or man’s time for the purposes of reckoning eligibility for this Decoration.

(3.) An officer who served as indicated in sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation who subsequently has performed war service in any other branch of the Naval Forces (including service under the conditions of Section 90 of the Naval Discipline Act) or in the Army, the Royal Air Force, or any Naval or Military Expeditionary Force of one of the British Dominions or Colonies may similarly count such war service as double or full time respectively.

(4.) Full actual mobilized time qualifying as above for the Naval Reserve Long Service Medal shall be allowed to reckon as qualifying service for the “Volunteer Officers’ Decoration” instead of half such time under peace conditions.

(5.) An officer who has previously been granted the Naval Reserve Long Service Medal and is subsequently granted the Volunteer Officers’ Decoration may wear both medal and decoration.

(6.) Any officer on whom this Decoration has been conferred may be deprived of it, with the King’s approval, if convicted of any act derogatory to his honour as an officer or a gentleman.

Long Service Medal.

161.—(1.) A man of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve or Naval Volunteer Reserve Forces having twelve years’ service, including service in the Senior Cadets above the age of fifteen years, may be granted a medal designated “the Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal” provided that his character has never been assessed below “very

 

good” while under continuous training in camps or in H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments. Only service as an “Efficient” will be allowed to count towards the qualifying period, but the service need not be continuous.

(2.) Service with the British Regular Forces, Militia, or Special Reserve or in the Permanent Forces of the Commonwealth of Australia or other British Dominion, will not be allowed to reckon towards the qualifying period, but all service in the Citizen Forces, including service qualifying for the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, or for the corresponding medal awarded to the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, the Army Volunteer or Territorial Force of Great Britain, will reckon, provided that the last five years have been served in the Citizen Naval Forces and that at least eight years’ service has been voluntary.

(3.) The medal may also be granted to a man who has retired after completing twelve years’ service, and to an officer who has served as petty officer or man provided he is not eligible for the Decoration for officers, i.e., is unable to attain the necessary qualifying service for the Decoration before retirement.

(4.) A man who belonged to the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, the Naval Volunteer Reserve, or the Citizen Naval Forces of the Commonwealth on 4th August, 1914, may be allowed to count mobilized time from that date to the date of dispersal, as double for the purpose of reckoning eligibility for this medal.

(5.) A man who served as indicated in sub-regulation (4.) of this regulation who subsequently has performed war service in any other branch of the Naval Forces (including service under the conditions of Section 90 of the Naval Discipline Act) or the Army, the Royal Air Force, or any Naval or Military Expeditionary Force of one of the British Dominions or Colonies, may similarly count such war service as double time.

(6.) Full actual mobilized time qualifying as above for the Naval Reserve Long Service Medal shall be allowed to reckon as qualifying service for the “Volunteer Officers’ Decoration’ instead of half such time under peace conditions.

(7.) An officer who has previously been granted the Naval Reserve Long Service Medal, and is subsequently granted the Volunteer Officers’ Decoration, may wear both medal and decoration.

(8.) When the conduct of a member, after he has, been awarded the medal, is considered to be such as to disqualify him from wearing it, he may be deprived of it by the Naval Board.

(9.) When it is desired to replace a medal which has been accidentally lost by the holder, a declaration shall be made before a magistrate stating the circumstances under which the loss occurred, and the name, rating, and official number of the man to whom the medal belonged. The medal will be

 replaced on payment if the explanation as to its loss is considered satisfactory.

 

By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.

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