Air Force Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1933. No. 82.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE AIR FORCE ACT 1923.

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 Air Force Act 1923, to come into operation forthwith, except as otherwise provided.

Dated this twenty-first day of June, 1933.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE

Minister of State for Defence.

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Amendment of Air Force Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1927, No. 161, amended to this date.)

(Seventeenth Amendment.)

1. Regulation 2 is amended by omitting the figures “632” and inserting in their stead the figures and letter “632a”.

2. Regulation 71 is repealed and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—

Appointment of aides-de-camp.

“71.—(1.) Officers of the Permanent Air Force, not exceeding three in number, may be appointed as aides-de-camp to the Governor-General for gallantry and distinguished service in the field or for meritorious service in the interests of the Commonwealth.

(2.) To be eligible for appointment under the last preceding sub-regulation officers shall, during their tenure of office, be in the Active Force and of permanent substantive rank not below that of squadron leader or higher than that of group captain.

(3.) The Governor-General may approve of officers of the Citizen Air Force, not exceeding two in number, accepting appointment as aides-de-camp on the personal staff of a Governor of a State.

(4.) Every appointment under this regulation shall be for three years, but in exceptional circumstances officers may be reappointed for an additional term of two years.”

This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation as from the 11th day of April, 1933.

3. Regulation 151 is amended by inserting after paragraph (h) the following new paragraph:—

“(i) uniform upkeep allowance:”.

4. Regulation 231 is amended by omitting from paragraph (c) the word “punishment”.

1626.—Price 3d.

5. Regulation 234 is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-regulation (7.) the words “punishment drill after the expiration of ten days from the date of the award of confinement to barracks or camp” and inserting in their stead the words “extra drill which shall be limited to one hour a day and shall include some form of useful instruction”; and

(b) by omitting sub-regulation (9.).

6. Regulation 519 is amended by omitting the word “Twenty” and inserting in its stead the word “Forty”.

Medical attendance for Air Cadets proceeding to join Royal Air Force.

7. After regulation 626, the following new regulation is inserted:—

“626a. An air cadet trained for the Royal Air Force may receive medical attendance in accordance with regulation 616 from a ship’s surgeon while travelling by boat from Australia to join his Royal Air Force unit. Payment shall be limited to the amount which a ship’s surgeon is authorized to charge.”

Medical attendance involving liability of third parties.

8. After retaliation 632, the following new regulation is inserted:—

“632a.—(1.) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, where a member of the Permanent Air Force who has been granted medical attendance under these Regulations recovers or receives damages from a third party, the Air Board may require the member to pay to the Secretary of the Department of Defence, either in a lump sum or in such instalments as the Air Board directs, the whole or any portion of the cost of the medical attendance granted under these Regulations and thereupon the amount so directed to be paid shall be a debt due to the Commonwealth.

(2.) If any member—

(a) fails or refuses to pay the amount directed by the Air Board to be paid in pursuance of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation; or

(b) requests that the amount be deducted from any moneys from time to time becoming due to him as a member of the Permanent Air Force,

the Air Board may direct that the amount be deducted in a lump sum or by instalments from any moneys from time to time becoming due to the member or may cause such other action to be taken for the recovery of the amount as the Air Board deems fit.”

9. Regulation 677 is amended by inserting after paragraph (h) the following new paragraph:—

“(i) uniform upkeep allowance:”.

10. Regulation 679 is amended by omitting sub-regulation (2.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—

“(2.) The compensation awarded under this regulation shall be an amount equivalent to three years’ pay of the member’s rank in the same branch or mustering in the Permanent Air Force. No claim for compensation shall be considered unless it be made within twelve months after the death of the member.”

This regulation shall be deemed to have come into operation as from the twenty-ninth day of March, 1933.

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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Air Force Regulations, 1933, were made under the authority of the Air Force Act 1923. Enacted by the Australian Parliament, these regulations aimed to address operational and administrative gaps within the Air Force, ensuring a structured framework for various aspects of service, including appointments, allowances, and disciplinary measures. The policy objective behind these regulations was to provide clarity and governance for the operational conduct and management of Air Force personnel, thus ensuring efficiency and discipline within the service. The regulations cover a broad spectrum of issues, from the appointment of aides-de-camp to financial allowances and disciplinary procedures, reflecting a comprehensive approach to the governance of the Air Force during that period.

Scope and Application

The Air Force Regulations 1933, made under the Air Force Act 1923, apply to members of the Australian Air Force, specifically detailing the terms and conditions of service, allowances, and disciplinary measures. These regulations apply across the Commonwealth of Australia, governing conduct and transactions within the Air Force, including appointments, allowances, and disciplinary actions. The regulations cover officers in both the Permanent and Citizen Air Forces, detailing specific ranks eligible for certain appointments such as aides-de-camp to the Governor-General and Governors of States. Additionally, the regulations extend to the financial aspects of service, including compensation for death or injury, and the allowance for uniform upkeep. There are also provisions regarding medical attendance, particularly for air cadets and members of the Permanent Air Force, with specific rules on recovery of costs from third parties. The regulations are subject to amendment through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments to ranks, allowances, and other conditions of service as necessary.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of these regulations under the Air Force Act 1923 primarily focus on the appointment of aides-de-camp (Regulation 71), allowances, and medical attendance provisions (Regulations 626a and 632a). Regulation 71 specifies the conditions under which officers from the Permanent Air Force and Citizen Air Force may be appointed as aides-de-camp to the Governor-General or a State Governor, detailing eligibility and appointment terms. Regulation 626a allows for air cadets to receive medical attendance from a ship's surgeon while traveling to join the Royal Air Force, with payment limited to the surgeon's authorized charges. Regulation 632a outlines the process for recovering costs of medical attendance from members of the Permanent Air Force if they receive compensation from a third party. These regulations impose specific obligations and requirements on the parties involved. Officers aspiring to be aides-de-camp must meet certain rank and service criteria, as outlined in Regulation 71. The Air Board is tasked with overseeing the recovery of medical attendance costs from members who receive compensation from third parties, as stipulated in Regulation 632a. Furthermore, members must adhere to the conditions set forth in these regulations, such as the requirement to report claims for compensation within twelve months of a member's death, as stated in the amended Regulation 679. Breaches of these regulations may lead to various consequences. For instance, failure to comply with the directives under Regulation 632a, such as not paying the directed amount or requesting deductions from due moneys, may result in the Air Board taking appropriate action for recovery. Although specific penalties are not detailed in the text, the enforcement of these regulations suggests potential administrative or financial repercussions for non-compliance. The precise penalties, however, would be determined based on the nature and severity of the breach, in accordance with applicable laws and administrative procedures.

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